Kubota R540 Operator'S Manual Download

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CONTENTS

SAFE OPERATION......................................................................................................................7

SERVICING OF THE WHEEL LOADER ...................................................................................25

DEALER SERVICE ............................................................................................................................................. 25

1. Warranty policy .......................................................................................................................................... 25
2. Procedure for scrapping the wheel loader................................................................................................. 26

SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................................................................27

SPECIFICATION TABLE..................................................................................................................................... 27

MACHINE PARTS......................................................................................................................29

DESCRIPTION OF MACHINE PARTS ............................................................................................................... 29

INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS .................................................................................31

SWITCHES ......................................................................................................................................................... 31
CONTROL PEDALS AND LEVERS ................................................................................................................... 32
INSTRUMENT PANEL ........................................................................................................................................ 33

CHECKS BEFORE STARTING THE MACHINE .......................................................................34

DAILY CHECK ITEMS ........................................................................................................................................ 34
CHECKS FOR THE SWITCHES ........................................................................................................................ 34

1. Parking brake switch ................................................................................................................................. 34
2. Starter switch............................................................................................................................................. 34
3. Horn switch................................................................................................................................................ 35
4. Multi function switch .................................................................................................................................. 35

4.1 Turn signal blinking ............................................................................................................................ 35
4.2 High-low beam changing.................................................................................................................... 35

5. Headlight switch ........................................................................................................................................ 35
6. Working light switch ................................................................................................................................... 36
7. Hazard light switch .................................................................................................................................... 36
8. Attachment unlock switch .......................................................................................................................... 36
9. Diesel particulate filter (DPF) switch.......................................................................................................... 36
10. Differential lock switch ............................................................................................................................. 37
11. Hydraulic lock switch................................................................................................................................ 37
12. AUX port enable switch ........................................................................................................................... 37
13. AUX port variable switch ......................................................................................................................... 38
14. AUX hold switch ...................................................................................................................................... 38
15. Float switch.............................................................................................................................................. 38
16. Display selector switch ............................................................................................................................ 39

16.1 Setting the clock............................................................................................................................... 39

CHECKS FOR THE INDICATORS ..................................................................................................................... 40

1. Battery charge indicator............................................................................................................................. 40
2. Engine oil pressure warning indicator........................................................................................................ 41
3. Grow plug indicator.................................................................................................................................... 41
4. Water separator filled-up indicator............................................................................................................. 41
5. LCD for normal operation .......................................................................................................................... 42

5.1 Fuel gauge ......................................................................................................................................... 42

5.1.1 How to use the fuel level audible indication switch.................................................................... 42

5.2 Coolant temperature gauge ............................................................................................................... 43
5.3 Hour meter ......................................................................................................................................... 43
5.4 Engine tachometer ............................................................................................................................. 43

6. LCD for warning......................................................................................................................................... 43

6.1 Engine oil pressure warning indicator ................................................................................................ 43
6.2 Battery charge indicator ..................................................................................................................... 43

7. Warning indicator....................................................................................................................................... 44

7.1 Overheat warning............................................................................................................................... 44

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