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KUBOTA Corporation 2018

* This lubricant is filled while manufacturing the engine.

RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS

Filled at the factory

Recommendation

Note

Type

Viscosity

Quality

standard

Brand

Ambient 

temperature 

conditions

15W-40*

NLGI-2*

Shell

Rimula R4L*

All-weather

In winter and/or at
low temperatures

SAE 10W
SAE 20W

API CF*

API CI-4*

API CJ-4*

Engine oil

In winter and/or at
low temperatures

When diesel fuel with a high sulphur content (between 
0.50% and 1.00%) is used, the engine oil and engine oil 
filter must be replaced at shorter intervals.

Never use diesel fuel with a sulphur content exceeding 
1.00%.

SAE 30
SAE 40
SAE 50

In summer and/or
at high ambient
temperatures

80W-90*

Shell

Spirax MA80W*

All-weather

SAE 75
SAE 80

MIL-L-2105C*

Gear oil

In winter and/or at
low temperatures

SAE 90

SAE 140

In summer and/or
at high ambient
temperatures

ROWE

Hightec

Antifreeze AN

(-37 °C)*

G048*

SAE J1034*

MB 325.0*

ASTM D3306*

D4985

Coolant

Always use distilled water to mix with antifreeze. Always 
follow the recommendations of the coolant manufacturer 
for the mixing ratio. Do not mix with other coolants.

EN 590

ASTM D975

Diesel

Hydraulic 
oil

The fuel filled at the factory is not winter diesel. For 
preparing the excavator for use in winter, fill the fuel tank 
with winter diesel and allow the engine to run for a few 
minutes.

Never use diesel fuel with a sulphur content exceeding 
1.00%.

HFC R134a

Refrigerant

Mobil

Mobilux EP2*

DIN 51825

KP2K-30*

Grease

NLGI-1

WEICON

Antiseize
Standard

Only use during the first 50 working hours (on all greasing 
points around the swing block).

ISO 32

ISO 46*

Shell

Tellus S2M46*

In summer and/or
at high ambient
temperatures

ISO 46
ISO 68

U27-4 EXCAVATOR (NA VERSION)

5

6

6

6

2

6

6

8

6

9

3

1

7

4

Item

Note

Capacity

No.

Coolant

Check the coolant level in the recovery tank and replenish water if needed.

Radiator: 
Canopy 2.4 L (0.63 U.S.gals)
Cabin 2.6 L (0.69 U.S.gals)
Recovery tank: 
0.6 L (0.16 U.S.gals)

1

Fuel

Check the fuel level and replenish if needed.

33 L (8.7 U.S.gals)

2

Engine oil

Check the engine oil level and replenish if needed.

3.6 L (0.95 U.S.gals)

3

Hydraulic oil

Check the oil level in the oil level gauge and refill the oil if necessary.

Tank: 22 L (5.8 U.S.gals)
Whole oil system: 
37.5 L (9.9 U.S.gals)

4

Steel

Rubber

Track adjustment

10 to 15 mm

0.39 to 0.59 in.

75 to 80 mm

3.0 to 3.2 in.

Check track tension 50 hours after initial use and readjust if necessary.

(A)

(A)

(A)

(1)Drive Sprocket

(3)Idler

(1)

(2)

(3)

Rubber Crawler

Steel Crawler

(2)Track Roller

Machine position when checking oil level.

: First operation

Washer liquid (only CABIN type)

Check the washer liquid level and replenish if needed.

5

Lubrication Points

Replenish grease to the grease nipple by a grease gun.

6

Radiator and oil cooler

Clean the fins with compressed air (or steam).
Check the rubber hoses for damage and replace if cracked or old.  
Check if the hose clamps are tight enough.

7

Engine and electrical wiring

Check if flammable substances are on the muffler or the engine. 
Check disconnections, shorts or loose terminals.

8

Fan belt tension

Press the fan belt down in the middle, with a force of approx. 7 kg (15.41 lbs). 
The belt tension is correct if it deflects about 7 mm (0.28 in.).

9

DAILY CHECK

SERVICE HOUR METER

Boom

Arm

Bucket

Swing

Blade

: Half-extended state

: Vertical to the ground

: Parallel to the ground

: Central

: Down to the ground

When the hour meter has counted up to the hours mentioned in the maintenance list below,

the right indicator will appear on the instrument panel.

No.

Check items

Tasks

50

Hours of operation indicator

Maintenance

intervals

100

250

500

750

1000

2000

Replace

Replace

Every 500 hrs

Engine oil

C:_01

Every 1000 hrs

Hydraulic oil

Outer element

Inner element

C:_02

Every 1000 hrs

Air cleaner 
elements

C:_03

Every 1000 hrs

Every 500 hrs

Fuel filter cartridge

C:_04

Every 500 hrs

Engine oil filter

C:_05

Every 500 hrs

Drive motor gear oil

C:_06

Every 500 hrs

Hydraulic oil return filter

C:_07

Every 1000 hrs

Hydraulic oil suction filter

C:_08

C:_09

Every 2000 hrs

Track roller oil, front idler oil

C:_10

Maintenance indicator:

Printed in Japan 2018. 03, H, EI, EI, engusa      Code No. RY913-26130

KiSC issued 03, 2018 A

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