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Maintenance

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MAINTENANCE

The maintenance section includes all care and maintenance tasks to be performed on the excavator.

Careful maintenance of the excavator will guarantee functional safety and a longer service life.

Failure to perform the servicing will void the warranty and any liability on the part of KUBOTA.

Only use spare parts that are recommended by the manufacturer. Non-approved spare parts of inferior quality or
wrong classification result in an increased risk of accidents. Operators using non-approved spare parts are fully
responsible for any damage arising as a consequence.

The machine’s engine features an exhaust purification system. In order to maintain the emission performance, op-
erate, use and service the engine according to the following provisions:

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Use the fuel recommended in these operating instructions.

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Use the engine oil recommended in these operating instructions.

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Service the engine according to the service intervals defined in these operating instructions.

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Replace the components associated with the engine in accordance with the intervals defined in these oper-
ating instructions.

Safety rules for maintenance

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The operator must provide persons who work with or on the excavator with suitable personal protective equip-
ment (PPE) and those persons must use that equipment where applicable, for example: suitable working
clothes, safety shoes, safety helmets, eye protection, ear protection and breathing masks. The owner/employ-
er bears the main responsibility for the PPE, which is specified by the safety rules for particular types of ac-
tivity.

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Maintenance, cleaning and care activities may only be carried out if the excavator is fully shut down. The ex-
cavator must be secured against restarting by removing the ignition key.

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The bucket must always be lowered to the ground for servicing.

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When malfunctions are detected during servicing or maintenance, the machine may only be operated after
the malfunctions have been remedied. Repairs may only be carried out by trained personnel.

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When carrying out maintenance and care activities, always make sure that the excavator is secured and sta-
ble.

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This model does not have a power socket, so use a battery-powered flashlight with the light on for mainte-
nance in the dark.

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When working on the fuel system, smoking, open flames and the operation of other ignition sources are not
allowed. The danger zone has to be clearly marked with signs. A fire extinguisher must be kept at hand in the
danger zone.

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All waste materials must be discarded in accordance with environmental protection regulations.

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Use the maintenance and care materials listed in the "Recommended lubricants" (page 130) section.

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When working on the electrical system, disconnect it from the voltage source before starting the work. The
work may only be carried out by technicians with electrical training.

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Always use a ladder or a scaffold if the work cannot be reached by the operator.

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The controls may only be used while the operator is sitting on the operator's seat.