Kubota RTV400, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...1AYAACPAP0010 READ AND SAVE THIS MANUAL OPERATOR S MANUAL UTILITY VEHICLE R T V 4 0 0 C i...

Page 2: ...contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Two Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive American Petroleum Institute American Society of Agricult...

Page 3: ...es which accompany them however are unified by one central commitment KUBOTA makes products which taken on a national scale are basic necessities Products which are indispensable products intended to...

Page 4: ...symbols are shown below with an indication of their meaning Safety Alert Symbol Brake Parking Brake Battery Charging Condition Engine Oil Pressure Turn Signal Engine Stop Engine Run Engine Diagnostic...

Page 5: ...this manual carefully It will help you become familiar with the operation of the vehicle and contains many helpful hints about vehicle maintenance This manual contains instructions for minor maintenan...

Page 6: ...14 OPERATING NEW VEHICLE 14 Do not Operate the Vehicle at Full Speed for the First 50 Hours 14 Changing Lubricating Oil for New Vehicles 14 STARTING 14 Seat Belt 14 Head Light Switch 15 Horn Button 15...

Page 7: ...TING 31 Rear Trailer Hitch 31 Front Trailer Hitch 31 Winch Mount Bracket 32 MAINTENANCE 33 SERVICE INTERVALS 33 LUBRICANTS AND FUEL 36 PERIODIC SERVICE 37 HOW TO OPEN THE HOOD AND TILT THE SEAT 37 Hoo...

Page 8: ...and Pipe 56 Checking Brake Light Switch 57 Checking Engine Intake Air Line 57 Checking CVT Intake Air Line 58 Checking CVT Belt 58 EVERY 300 HOURS 58 Checking Tire 58 Adjusting Engine Valve Clearance...

Page 9: ...Bulb 64 STORAGE 65 VEHICLE STORAGE 65 REMOVING THE VEHICLE FROM STORAGE 65 TROUBLESHOOTING 66 ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING 66 BATTERY TROUBLESHOOTING 68 MACHINE TROUBLESHOOTING 69 OPTIONS 70 ENGINE EMISSIO...

Page 10: ...ched to it Check for overhead clearance which may interfere with the CAB or ROPS Do not allow any bystanders around or near the vehicle during operation 7 Never allow anyone without a valid driver s l...

Page 11: ...t of the work area and under the watchful eye of another responsible adult 3 Be alert and shut your vehicle down if children enter the work area 4 Never carry children in the cargo bed There is no saf...

Page 12: ...at high speeds The vehicle may run out of control 6 Avoid sudden motions of the steering wheel as they can lead to a dangerous loss of stability The risk is especially great when the vehicle is travel...

Page 13: ...first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy at all times 6 Disconnect the battery s ground cable before working on or near electric components 7 To avoid the possibility of battery explosion do not use...

Page 14: ...5 SAFE OPERATION 7 DANGER WARNING AND CAUTION LABELS...

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Page 18: ...warning and caution labels with new labels from your local KUBOTA Dealer 4 If a component with danger warning and caution label s affixed is replaced with new part make sure new label s is are attach...

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Page 20: ...vice contact the KUBOTA Dealership from which you purchased your vehicle or your local KUBOTA Dealer When in need of parts be prepared to give your dealer vehicle engine transmission and ROPS serial n...

Page 21: ...ion Suspension Front Independent MacPherson strut type Rear Semi independent Multi link Dimensions Length mm in 2690 105 9 Width mm in 1390 54 7 Height overall mm in 1829 72 Front tread centers mm in...

Page 22: ...the machine equipped with the tires in the table above TRAVELING SPEEDS Tires Front 24x9 12 HDWS 6PLY 24x9 12 ATV 6PLY Rear 24x11 12 HDWS 6PLY 24x11 12 ATV 6PLY Front deluxe guard Opt Body color Oran...

Page 23: ...y to the operator or others Any malfunctions or failures of the vehicle resulting from use with improper implements are not covered by the warranty A Above mentioned specifications are based on level...

Page 24: ...CONTROLS INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS LOCATION OF PARTS ILLUSTRATED CONTENTS 1 ROPS 2 Front hood 37 3 Headlights 15 4 Winch mount bracket if equipped 32 5 Front trailer hitch bracket 31 6 Front trail...

Page 25: ...eter 20 3 Horn button 15 4 Head light switch 15 5 Key switch 6 Differential lock lever 21 7 Easy Checker TM 19 8 Range gear shift lever 16 9 4WD lever 17 10 Cup holder 11 Glove box 12 Operator s manua...

Page 26: ...7 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS ILLUSTRATED CONTENTS 1 Seat belts 14 2 Seat 38 3 Parking brake lever 20 4 Fuel gauge 19 5 Battery...

Page 27: ...CONTROLS ILLUSTRATED CONTENTS ILLUSTRATED CONTENTS 1 Handgrip 5 Tailgate 27 2 Cargo bed 26 6 Tail lamp 3 Fuel tank cap 7 Rear trailer hitch bracket 31 4 Muffler 8 Rear trailer hitch if equipped 31 9...

Page 28: ...g brake ON and implement lowered to the ground if equipped Check item Walk around inspection Check engine oil level Check transmission fluid level Check brake fluid level Check brake Check parking bra...

Page 29: ...t the operator s seat A Make it a rule to set the range gear shift lever to the NEUTRAL position A Do not use starting fluid to aid engine starting A To protect the battery and the starter make sure t...

Page 30: ...ient Never fail to conduct daily checks carefully by referring to DAILY CHECK in PERIODIC SERVICE section A For further details of Easy Checker TM see Easy Checker TM in CHECK DURING DRIVING in OPERAT...

Page 31: ...ur engine stalling without its warming up In this case re start engine with depressing speed control pedal approximately 1 4 STOPPING THE ENGINE 1 After slowing the engine to idle turn the key to OFF...

Page 32: ...the vent caps are securely in place if equipped 5 Attach the red clamp to the positive red or pos terminal of the dead battery and clamp the other end of the same cable to the positive red or pos ter...

Page 33: ...sary A On rough roads slow down to suitable speeds Do not operate the vehicle at fast speed The above precautions are not limited only to new vehicles but to all vehicles But it should be especially o...

Page 34: ...ht A Turning the head light switch to the ON position causes the following lamps to light simultaneously 1 Tail lights lamps at the rear portions of the vehicle A Do not allow the headlights to remain...

Page 35: ...ontrol the vehicle speed A If you shift gears while ascending or descending a slope be prepared to use the brake to maintain control A Operate in reverse at slow speeds to maintain control 1 The range...

Page 36: ...raking characteristics are different between two and four wheel drive Be aware of the difference and use carefully A Use the lever to engage the front wheels with the vehicle stopped Shift the lever t...

Page 37: ...r shift lever in neutral and apply the parking brake CHECK DURING DRIVING BImmediately Stop the Engine if A The engine suddenly slows down or accelerates A Unusual noises are suddenly heard A Exhaust...

Page 38: ...Checker TM will come on If the light is active stop the vehicle and shut off the engine If the light is active after restart consult your local KUBOTA Dealer Engine oil pressure light If the oil press...

Page 39: ...CLE A ALWAYS APPLY THE PARKING BRAKE AND LOWER ALL IMPLEMENTS TO THE GROUND Leaving transmission in gear with the engine stopped will not prevent from rolling A STOP THE ENGINE AND REMOVE THE KEY 1 St...

Page 40: ...ue to loss of steering control A Do not operate the vehicle at high speed with differential lock engaged A Do not attempt to turn with the differential lock engaged A Be sure to release the differenti...

Page 41: ...y slopes or swamps A Be cautious when visibility is limited as you may not be able to see obstacles in your path BDriving in Reverse To avoid personal injury A Turn around look down and behind you bef...

Page 42: ...e range gear shift lever into low range and use 4WD on steep slopes or when stuck in the mud with differential locked if necessary BTurning the Vehicle To avoid personal injury A Reduce vehicle speed...

Page 43: ...escending a hill BTraversing Hillsides To avoid personal injury A Reduce vehicles speed to prevent tipping or loss of control A Do not traverse hillsides that are slippery or covered with rocks or obs...

Page 44: ...y cause starter trouble A Wet brakes may reduce the stopping ability of the vehicle After operating in water always apply the brakes to dry them out A The brake that gets wet may wear out faster Check...

Page 45: ...ul not to put any part of your body such as hands or arms between the bed and vehicle A Drive slowly when it is loaded To avoid personal injury A Do not raise the cargo bed while the engine is running...

Page 46: ...evel to the cargo bed floor with wire loops Do not move the vehicle with the tailgate fully lowered In a fully lowered position the tailgate may obstruct the vehicle tail lamps and damage them by swin...

Page 47: ...at surface 2 Empty the cargo bed by hand 3 Release the latches on both sides and then raise the cargo bed with the hand grip 4 Push the safety support into the latch slot to lock when the cargo is ful...

Page 48: ...manual A Do not use tires other than those approved by KUBOTA BInflation Pressure Though the tire pressure is factory set to the prescribed level it naturally drops slowly in the course of time Thus c...

Page 49: ...cause poor handling and loss of control which could lead to an accident The spring adjusting sleeves on the rear shock absorbers have 5 positions so that the springs can be adjusted for different ridi...

Page 50: ...ch load is listed in the VEHICLE LIMITATIONS section When towing other equipment use a safety chain BFront Trailer Hitch if equipped To avoid personal injury A Do not tow this vehicle unless all the f...

Page 51: ...D TRANSPORTING 32 BWinch Mount Bracket if equipped Mounting the optional winch always requires reading the instruction manual attached to the winch thoroughly before using it 1 Winch mount bracket if...

Page 52: ...per year check the battery condition by reading the indicator annually A GASOLINE ENGINE EMISSION RELATED MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 1 Non warranty maintenance repair or replacement of the emission cont...

Page 53: ...ck every 200 hrs 56 Replace every 4 years 61 4 20 Brake light switch Check every 200 hrs 57 21 Intake air line Engine Check every 200 hrs 57 Replace every 2 years 61 3 22 Intake air line CVT Check eve...

Page 54: ...d wear Check Service as required 61 4 31 Parking brake Adjust 62 4 32 Fuse Replace 62 33 Light bulb Replace 64 No Items Indication of Hour Meter After 700 hrs Ref Page 20 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 40...

Page 55: ...hould use only DOT3 fluid as a temporary replacement from a sealed container However the use of any non KUBOTA brake fluid can cause corrosion and decrease the life of the system Have the brake system...

Page 56: ...avoid personal injury from contact with moving parts A Never open the operator s seat while the engine is running BHood 1 To open the hood pull up the latch lever to release the latch and open the ho...

Page 57: ...the vehicle is on a firm level surface and the parking brake is applied before raising the cargo bed and securing the cargo bed in the raised position A A loaded cargo bed can be very heavy Never rai...

Page 58: ...l injury death or vehicle damage A Do not work under the vehicle unless it is secured by safe stands or suitable blocking BFront End Jack up at the front bumper only BRear End Jack up the rear side af...

Page 59: ...uel stale in the fuel tank of the machine Stale fuel condition can cause engine performance troubles by varnish and plugged carburetor components A Seal the fuel storage container tightly and store it...

Page 60: ...l additive is not recommended For the best results use unleaded fuel with a minimum of 87 octane BChecking Engine Oil Level To avoid personal injury A Be sure to stop the engine before checking the oi...

Page 61: ...w the MIN mark A Use only KUBOTA DOT3 GENUINE BRAKE FLUID from a sealed container Using other type of oil ruins synthetic resin or rubber installed in brake system components and may cause brake failu...

Page 62: ...ease the brakes push in the button at the tip of the parking brake lever and tilt down the lever A Make sure the brake indicator light on the Easy Checker TM goes off when parking brake lever is down...

Page 63: ...sure Though the tire pressure is factory set to the prescribed level it naturally drops slowly in the course of time Thus check it everyday and inflate as necessary 1 Joint boot 2 Front drive shaft 3...

Page 64: ...perated the vehicle in extremely wet and muddy conditions lubricate grease fittings more often 1 Battery terminals spray type grease 1 Cargo bed pivot spray type grease 1 Parking brake pivot spray typ...

Page 65: ...ear shift lever to H L or R position 3 Return the Speed control pedal to the N position 4 Turn the key to START position 5 The engine must not crank 6 If it cranks consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for...

Page 66: ...in plug 4 Fill with the new oil up to the upper notch on the dipstick Check the oil level after cranking slightly When too much oil is added drain out the excessive oil See LUBRICANTS AND FUEL in MAIN...

Page 67: ...es a dry element never apply oil A Do not run the engine with filter element removed A When removing and installing the element be careful not to allow dust into the intake air inlet BCleaning CVT Air...

Page 68: ...spark plug wires from spark plugs 5 Use a spark plug wrench to remove the spark plugs 6 Remove plugs and check its condition Replace the plug if worn or reuse is questionable 7 Inspect spark plugs for...

Page 69: ...m A When the fuel line is disconnected for maintenance or repair close both ends of the fuel line with a piece of clean cloth or paper to prevent dust and dirt from entering In addition particular car...

Page 70: ...harge the refillable type battery if the fluid level is below the LOWER lower limit level mark Otherwise the battery component parts may prematurely deteriorate which may shorten the battery s service...

Page 71: ...Park the vehicle on a flat surface 2 Apply the parking brake stop the engine and remove the key 3 Raise the seat 4 Disconnect the cables from the negative terminal first and then from the positive ter...

Page 72: ...height 6 Front distance should be shorter than rear distance If not adjust tie rod length C Adjusting procedures 1 Loosen the lock nut and turn the tie rod to adjust the rod length until the proper to...

Page 73: ...ge is found in the screen or weldment replace the assembly with a new one 5 Reinstall the spark arrester to the muffler and tighten the bolts A USDA approval requires clearance between spark arrester...

Page 74: ...tick Then replenish the engine oil up to the prescribed level A To prevent serious damage to the engine use only a KUBOTA genuine filter BChecking and Cleaning Engine Cooling Air Inlet and Engine Cool...

Page 75: ...djusting the brake C Checking the brake pedal stroke 1 Release the parking brake 2 Step on the pedal and measure the pedal stroke 3 If brake pedal stroke is outside of the specifications contact your...

Page 76: ...light switch BChecking Engine Intake Air Line 1 Check to see if the duct hoses and hose clamps are tight and not damaged 2 If any of the duct hoses and clamps is found worn out or damaged replace or r...

Page 77: ...to see if tires are not damaged 2 If the tires are cracked bulged or cut or they are worn out replace or repair them at once C Tire Tread Depth Always replace the tires when the tread depth is worn t...

Page 78: ...bber washer on the drain plug Replace it if missing or in poor condition 4 After draining reinstall the drain plug 5 Fill with the new KUBOTA SUPER UDT fluid up to the upper notch on the dipstick See...

Page 79: ...filling reinstall the filling plug EVERY 500 HOURS BCleaning Engine Combustion Chamber If you do not have the proper tools and or are not mechanically proficient consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for...

Page 80: ...Breather Hose Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for this service EVERY 4 YEARS BReplacing Brake Hose Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for this service SERVICE AS REQUIRED BChecking Brake Pad To avoid p...

Page 81: ...local KUBOTA Dealer BReplacing Fuse The vehicle electrical system is protected from potential damage by fuses A blown fuse indicates that there is an overload or short somewhere in the electrical sys...

Page 82: ...r 3 Pull out the slow blow fuse 4 Insert a new slow blow fuse into the slow blow fuse box 5 Install the slow blow fuse box cover 6 Connect the negative battery cable C Protected circuit Fuse No Capaci...

Page 83: ...body and replace it with a new one 2 Other lights Detach the lens and replace the bulb Light Capacity Head lights 27 W Tail light 5 W Brake light 21 W Easy Checker TM 3 8 W 14V 0 27A Engine diagnosti...

Page 84: ...ion 8 Keep the vehicle in a dry place where the vehicle is sheltered from the elements Cover the vehicle 9 Store the vehicle indoors in a dry area that is protected from sunlight and excessive heat If...

Page 85: ...nes and consult your KUBOTA Dealer A Air cleaner is clogged A Clean or replace the air cleaner element A Spark plug defective A Adjust the spark plug gap or replace the spark plug A Check the spark pl...

Page 86: ...Use specified fuel A Air cleaner is clogged A Clean or replace the air cleaner element Exhaust fumes are colored White or Blue A Excessive engine oil A Reduce to the specified oil level A Piston ring...

Page 87: ...fficiently A Battery must be serviced properly before initial use When viewed from top the top of plates look whitish A Battery was used with an insufficient amount of electrolyte A Add distilled wate...

Page 88: ...sult your KUBOTA Dealer Machine does not move while engine is running A Parking brake is on A Release the parking brake A CVT belt is broken A Consult your KUBOTA Dealer Brakes not working correctly A...

Page 89: ...for plastic canopy or no canopy one or two A Modular Cab W steel doors A Plastic Canopy Black A Rear Net A Rear Trailer Hitch Pin 2 A Rear Work Light for plastic canopy or no canopy A Safety Windshiel...

Page 90: ...engine conforms to U S EPA and California emission regulations for off road small SI engines A Emission compliance period 500 HOURS A CARB emissions durability period EXTENDED C Exhaust Emission Contr...

Page 91: ...R T V 4 0 0 C i English U S A Code No K7211 7121 1 PRINTED IN U S A KUBOTA Corporation 2011...