Kubota ZG222A, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...TOR S MANUAL MANUAL DEL OPERADOR English Spanish U S A Code No Código n K3272 7122 2 KUBOTA Corporation 2010 PRINTED IN U S A IMPRESO EN E E U U READ AND SAVE THIS MANUAL LEA Y CONSERVE ESTE MANUAL Z G 2 2 2 A Z G 2 2 7 A 1BDABDNAP0010 ...

Page 2: ...pend on KUBOTA KUBOTA Corporation es Desde su creación en 1890 KUBOTA Corporation ha crecido hasta convertirse en una de las empresas más importantes de Japón Para conseguir esta posición la empresa a lo largo de los años ha diversificado la gama de sus productos y servicios de forma notable hasta llegar hoy en día con 30 fábricas y 35 000 empleados a fabricar por encima de 1 000 elementos distint...

Page 3: ...1BDABDNAP0010 OPERATOR S MANUAL READ AND SAVE THIS MANUAL MODELS ENGLISH ZG222A ZG227A ...

Page 4: ...in the direction of forward travel Roll Over Protective Structures Revolutions Per Minute Revolutions Per Second Society of Automotive Engineers California Proposition 65 WARNING Engine exhaust some of its constituents certain vehicle components and fluids contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm ABBREVIATION LIST Canad...

Page 5: ...n below with an indication of their meaning Safety Alert Symbol Gasoline Fuel Fuel Level Parking Brake Engine Stop Engine Run Starter Control Power Take Off Clutch Control Off Position Disengaged Power Take Off Clutch Control On Position Engaged Hours Cutting Height Mower Lowered position Mower Raised position Fast Slow Engine Speed Control Battery Oil Pressure Choke ...

Page 6: ...system It will give you long satisfactory service To obtain the best use of your machine please read this manual carefully It will help you become familiar with the operation of the machine and contains many helpful hints about machine maintenance It is KUBOTA s policy to utilize as quickly as possible every advance in our research The immediate use of new techniques in the manufacturing of produc...

Page 7: ...TM 14 Fuel Gauge 14 Fuel Pump 14 Hour Meter 15 COLD WEATHER STARTING 15 WARMING UP 15 Warm up and Transmission Oil in the Low Temperature Range 15 JUMP STARTING 16 STOPPING THE ENGINE 17 Engine Stop By manual 17 OPERATING THE MACHINE 18 OPERATING NEW MACHINE 18 Changing Lubricating Oil for New Machines 18 Engine Break in 18 Machine Break in 18 OPERATING FOLDABLE ROPS 19 To Fold the ROPS 19 To Rais...

Page 8: ... TO OPEN THE LEVER GUIDE 41 LIFT UP POINT 41 Front side 41 Rear side 42 DAILY CHECK 42 Checking Engine Oil Level 43 Checking Amount of Fuel and Refueling 43 Checking and Cleaning Air Intake Screen and Air Intake Area to Prevent Overheating 44 Checking Tire Pressure 45 Inflation Pressure 45 Checking Transmission Fluid Level 46 Lubricating All Grease Fittings 46 Checking Movable Parts 47 EVERY 50 HO...

Page 9: ...eaning Combustion Chamber 68 EVERY 1000 HOURS or EVERY 1 YEAR 68 Replacing Air Cleaner Primary Element and Secondary Element 68 EVERY 1 YEAR 69 Checking Fuel Lines 69 Checking Hydraulic Hose 69 Checking Intake Air Line 69 Checking Engine Breather Hose 70 Checking Mower Gear Box Oil Seal 70 EVERY 2 YEARS 70 Replacing Carbon Canister Air Filter 70 EVERY 4 YEARS 70 Replacing Hydraulic Hose 70 Replaci...

Page 10: ...E CHART 81 STORAGE 82 MACHINE STORAGE 82 REMOVING THE MACHINE FROM STORAGE 82 Fuel 82 Inspecting and Cleaning Fuel Filter Bowl 83 TROUBLESHOOTING 85 ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING 85 BATTERY TROUBLESHOOTING 87 MACHINE TROUBLESHOOTING 87 MOWER TROUBLESHOOTING 88 ENGINE EMISSION RELATED INFORMATION 90 INDEX 91 ...

Page 11: ... and the seat belt fastened for all other operations If the ROPS is loosened or removed for any reason make sure that all parts are reinstalled correctly before operating the machine Never modify or repair a ROPS because welding bending drilling grinding or cutting may weaken the structure A damaged ROPS structure must be replaced not repaired or revised If any structural member of the ROPS is dam...

Page 12: ...under the machine weight The risk of machine tip over increases when the ground is loose or wet 4 Park the machine on a firm and level surface 5 Watch where you are going at all times Watch for and avoid obstacles Be alert at curbs shrubs near trees and other obstructions and hidden hazards Obstacles can damage machine fuel hoses wire harness etc 6 Know what is behind you before backing up Look to...

Page 13: ...n changing direction on a slope DO NOT 1 Do not turn on slopes unless necessary If necessary turn uphill slowly and gradually 2 Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankments The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of cliff or ditch or if an edge caves in 3 Do not mow on wet grass Reduced traction could cause sliding and loss of control 4 Do not try to stabilize the machin...

Page 14: ... the LOWER lower limit level mark Otherwise the battery component parts may prematurely deteriorate which may shorten the battery s service life or cause an explosion Check the fluid level regularly and add distilled water as required so that the fluid level is between the UPPER and LOWER levels 9 Keep first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy at all times 10 Do not attempt to mount a tire on a ri...

Page 15: ...For your safety do not rely or hydraulically supported devices they may leak down suddenly drop or be accidently lowered 26 See your local Recycling Center or KUBOTA Dealer to learn how to recycle or get rid of waste products A A Material Safety Data Sheet MSDS provides specific details on chemical products physical and health hazards safety procedures and emergency response techniques The seller ...

Page 16: ...SAFE OPERATION 6 ENGLISH 7 DANGER WARNING AND CAUTION LABELS ...

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Page 20: ...g danger 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 attached in the same location s as the replaced component 5 Mount new danger warning and caution labels by applying on a clean dry surface and pressing any bubbles to outside edge 8 CARE OF DANGER W...

Page 21: ...When in need of parts or major service be sure to see your KUBOTA Dealer When in need of parts be prepared to give your dealer the machine engine and mower serial numbers Locate the serial numbers now and record them in the space provided Type Serial No Machine Engine Mower Date of Purchase Name of Dealer To be filled in by purchaser 1 Machine identification plate 2 Machine serial No 1 Engine seri...

Page 22: ...SERVICING OF MACHINE 2 ENGLISH 1 Mower identification plate 2 Mower serial No 1 Mower identification plate 2 Mower serial No 1 ROPS serial No ...

Page 23: ... 0 2 1 Transmission case including Rear axle gear case L U S qts 7 5 7 9 3 Dimensions Overall length mm in 2096 82 5 2126 83 7 Overall width w o mower deck mm in 1210 47 7 Overall height With ROPS upright mm in 1775 69 9 With ROPS folded mm in 1340 52 8 Wheelbase mm in 1295 51 0 1325 52 2 Min ground clearance mm in 130 5 12 W 48 W 48 S 130 5 12 W 54 130 5 12 W 60 Tread Front mm in 870 34 3 905 35 ...

Page 24: ...tions and design subject to change without notice NOTE 1 Power HP specifications for individual gasoline engine models are rated pursuant to Society of Automobile Engineers SAE J1940 based on gross output testing performed in accordance with SAE J1995 without the air cleaner and muffler 2 At 3200 engine rpm 3 Oil amount when the oil level is at the upper level Model ZG222SA ZG222A ZG227A ZG227LA ...

Page 25: ...1225 48 1375 54 1524 60 Cutting height mm in 25 to 127 1 0 to 5 0 Weight Approx kg lbs 83 183 106 234 119 262 134 295 Blade spindle speed r s rpm 58 0 3480 1 64 8 3890 1 58 0 3480 1 56 3360 1 Blade tip velocity m s fpm 77 3 15200 1 86 4 17000 1 86 6 17000 1 92 18100 1 Blade length mm in 424 16 7 475 18 7 523 20 6 Number of blades 3 Dimensions Total length mm in 890 35 0 880 34 6 925 36 4 963 37 9 ...

Page 26: ...low or which are otherwise unfit for use with the KUBOTA Machine may result in malfunctions or failures of the machine damage to other property and injury to the operator or others Any malfunctions or failures of the machine resulting from use with improper implements are not covered by the warranty Maximum loading weight Implement weight W Maximum total weight Front axle Wf Rear axle Wr ZG222SA Z...

Page 27: ...22 10 Cutting height control dial 28 2 Parking brake lock pedal 11 22 11 Key switch 13 3 Lift lock lever 27 12 Easy checker TM 14 4 Motion control lever 11 23 13 Choke knob 13 5 Seat belt 21 14 Hour meter 15 6 Cup holder 15 PTO lever 31 7 Operator s seat 21 16 Fuel gauge 14 8 ROPS 19 17 Throttle lever 22 9 Hydraulic lift control pedal 21 ...

Page 28: ...ont pin shift type 28 2 Anti scalp roller Rear bolt shift type 28 ILLUSTRATED CONTENTS 1 Anti scalp roller Front bolt shift type 28 2 Anti scalp roller Rear bolt shift type 28 ILLUSTRATED CONTENTS 1 Anti scalp roller Front bolt shift type 28 2 Anti scalp roller Rear bolt shift type 28 ...

Page 29: ... in high A Use a board more than 300 mm 11 8 in wide and 1400 mm 55 1 in long A Make sure that right and left rear tires are firm on the board 4 Change the direction of the front tires as shown in the figure 5 Place the mower deck at the right side of the machine 6 Slide the mower deck under the machine and make sure that the mower gear case is placed properly in the center of the machine A Only f...

Page 30: ...to the PTO shaft until the coupler locks A Tug the universal joint backward and forward to make sure it is locked securely 10 After mounting the mower check the mower level If necessary adjust the mower level and anti scalp rollers ADJUSTING THE MOWER See OPERATING THE MOWER and ADJUSTMENT section DISMOUNTING THE MOWER DECK For dismounting the mower deck reverse the above procedures 1 Lift link 2 ...

Page 31: ...p on either side of the mower deck when mounting and dismounting the machine When mounting the machine from either side step over the mower deck STARTING THE ENGINE To apply the parking brake Depress the parking brake pedal firmly with your right foot and the parking brake lock pedal simultaneously with your left foot Then release the parking brake pedal while holding the parking brake lock pedal ...

Page 32: ...SENGAGED OFF 4 Place the motion control levers in the NEUTRAL LOCK position 1 Motion control lever LH 2 Motion control lever RH A NEUTRAL LOCK Position B NEUTRAL Position held by hands C CREEP Position hands off D FORWARD E REVERSE 5 Release the hydraulic lift control pedal to the DOWN position 1 Hydraulic lift control pedal Depressing UP Release DOWN 6 Set the throttle lever as follows 1 Throttle...

Page 33: ...e further attempts to start the engine until the condition is corrected Do not jump start using another battery Consult your local KUBOTA dealer A Do not turn the key switch to the START position while the engine is running A When the temperature is below 0 32 run the engine at medium speed to warm up the lubricant of the engine and the transmission for at least 10 minutes If the machine is operat...

Page 34: ...ppen during operation stop the engine immediately and check level of engine oil BFuel Gauge Be careful not to empty the fuel tank Otherwise air may enter the fuel system If this should happen the fuel system should be bled See SERVICE AS REQUIRED in PERIODIC SERVICE section A Do not refuel over F Fill the tank only to the bottom of the filler neck in the fuel tank A Fill the fuel on a level ground...

Page 35: ... the troubles such as seizure breakage or premature wear may develop BWarm up and Transmission Oil in the Low Temperature Range Hydraulic oil serves as transmission oil In cold weather the oil may be cold with increased viscosity This can cause delayed oil circulation or abnormally low hydraulic pressure for some time after engine start up This in turn can result in a trouble in the hydraulic syst...

Page 36: ...sitive red or pos terminal of the dead battery and clamp the other end of the same cable to the positive red or pos terminal of the helper battery 6 Clamp the other cable to the negative black or neg terminal of the helper battery 7 Clamp the other end to the engine block or the frame of the disabled machine as far from the dead battery as possible 8 Start the helper vehicle and let its engine run...

Page 37: ...r in the half speed position to help prevent the engine from backfiring before stopping the engine BEngine Stop By manual The engine stops when the key switch is turned off If the engine does not stop make sure the motion control levers are in NEUTRAL LOCK position the PTO lever is OFF the mower lowered to the ground apply the parking brake and confirm it is set then carefully get off the machine ...

Page 38: ...erate the mower without the discharge chute in the down position To avoid serious injury or death A The machine relies upon the engine driven transmission for speed direction and motion control If the engine is not running the machine cannot be driven or controlled If the engine stops when operating on a slope apply the parking brake immediately to prevent machine runaway A Do not allow any person...

Page 39: ...S check for any possible interference with installed implements and attachments If interference occurs contact your KUBOTA Dealer BTo Fold the ROPS 1 Unscrew the knob bolts 1 to 2 turns 2 Remove both lock pins 3 Fold the ROPS To avoid personal injury A Hold the ROPS tightly with both hands and fold the ROPS slowly and carefully 4 Align lock pin holes and insert both lock pins and secure them with ...

Page 40: ... them with the hair pins 4 Tighten the knob bolts slightly To avoid personal injury A Make sure that both lock pins are properly installed as soon as the ROPS is in the upright position and secured with the hair pins BAdjustment of Foldable ROPS A Adjust free fall of the ROPS upper frame regularly A If you feel less friction when folding the ROPS tighten the nut 1 until you feel the right friction...

Page 41: ...at belt is auto locking retractable type BHydraulic Lift Control Pedal The hydraulic lift control pedal is used to raise the mower To raise the mower keep depressing the pedal To lower it release the pedal A Do not operate until the engine is warmed up If operation is attempted when the engine is still cold the hydraulic system may be damaged A Do not operate at slow engine rpm Move the throttle l...

Page 42: ...d increases the engine speed BParking Brake Pedal To release the parking brake Depress the brake pedal and release slowly with your right foot without pressing the parking brake lock pedal 3 Accelerate the engine 1 Throttle lever INCREASE DECREASE 4 Unlock the parking brake 1 Parking brake pedal 2 Parking brake lock pedal A DEPRESS ...

Page 43: ...A Motion control levers must be in NEUTRAL LOCK position to safely enter and exit the operator s seat or to carry out maintenance and safety checks A This machine can make sharp turns Always make sure your intended path is clear of obstructions or persons A To make restarting on the slopes easier this machine has the CREEP position If you release hand pressure from the levers in the operating posi...

Page 44: ...To stop Move by hand and hold both motion control levers to the NEUTRAL position until the machine comes to a stop To avoid personal injury A The motion control lever adjustment is important to ensure the machine operates properly A The motion control linkages are adjustable If adjustment is required see ADJUSTMENT section We recommend you to contact your local KUBOTA Dealer C Re start on the slop...

Page 45: ...sh right motion control lever further forward than the left motion control lever For forward travel to the left GENERAL RIGHT TURN A Push left motion control lever further forward than the right motion control lever For forward travel to the right SHARP ZERO LEFT TURN A Push right motion control lever forward and pull left motion control lever rearward at the same time SHARP ZERO RIGHT TURN A Push...

Page 46: ...r all implements to the ground 6 Turn off the engine and remove the key A Do not stop the engine when the machine is on an incline for a long time The engine oil may go into the carburetor and the muffler through the valve system A Place the throttle control lever in the half speed position to help prevent the engine from backfiring before stopping the engine PARKING TO LOCK Depress the parking br...

Page 47: ...ing by wind while in transit it is necessary to either load the machine backward or use a suitable tie down for the hood 2 Do not attempt to tow this machine or damage to the transmission may result 3 When transporting the machine over a long distance A Make sure to lift the mower by the hydraulic lift control pedal A Move the lift lock lever in the TRANSPORT LOCK position 1 Lift lock lever LOCK U...

Page 48: ...ing then reset to the desired height and mow again Allow the grass to grow to 80 mm 3 in then cut off only the top inch 5 For best appearance grass should be cut in the afternoon or evening when it is free of moisture ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT To avoid serious injury or death A Do not engage the mower in the transport position 1 Before adjusting cutting height check that all tire pressures are corr...

Page 49: ...y A Anti scalp rollers must maintain a minimum clearance of 6 mm 1 4 in to the ground PIN BOLT 1 Anti scalp roller Front pin shift type 2 Anti scalp roller Rear bolt shift type 1 Anti scalp roller Front bolt shift type 2 Anti scalp roller Rear bolt shift type 1 Anti scalp roller Front bolt shift type 2 Anti scalp roller Rear bolt shift type ...

Page 50: ... 3 13 25 2 00 50 2 2 19 19 2 25 58 4 13 25 2 50 64 3 3 19 19 2 75 70 5 13 25 3 00 76 4 19 31 2 3 25 83 6 13 38 3 3 50 89 5 19 1 44 3 3 75 95 7 13 3 51 3 4 00 102 6 19 3 57 3 4 25 108 7 13 3 63 3 4 50 114 7 19 3 70 3 4 75 121 7 25 3 76 3 5 00 127 7 31 3 83 3 1 For cutting heights above 3 5 The anti scalp rollers will still be effective against scalping 2 For cutting heights above 3 0 The anti scalp...

Page 51: ...injury or death A Engine components can get extremely hot from operation To prevent severe burns do not touch these areas while the engine is running or immediately after it is turned off Never operate the engine without heat shields or guards 1 Sit on the operator s seat 2 Start the engine 3 Engage the PTO lever 4 Disengage the parking brake 5 Speed up the engine by moving the throttle lever forw...

Page 52: ...ten to specified torque A Check all bolts frequently and keep them tightened BInflation Pressure Though the inflation 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 WHEELS A When re fitting a wheel tighten the wheel bolt to the following torques then recheck after traveling 200 m 200 yards changing dir...

Page 53: ...l and dust cover from assembly yoke C Installing 1 Install the replacement wheel and dust cover 2 Install the wheel bolt and the lock nut with nylon sleeve 3 Tighten the nut 4 After installing grease to the nipples A Insert the wheel bolt from the outside of the yoke A Tighten the nut gradually until wheel bearing play is eliminated and wheel turns freely by hand Reference 5 Lower machine Tighteni...

Page 54: ...dary element Replace every1000Hr or 1 year 68 3 10 Carbon canister air filter Check every 100Hr 62 9 Replace every 2 years 70 11 Fuel filter element Check every 100Hr 56 Replace every 400Hr 68 6 12 Parking brake Adjust every 100Hr 58 9 13 Battery condition Check every 100Hr 60 7 14 Engine shroud panel Clean every 100Hr 53 9 15 Engine oil cooler fins ZG227 only Clean every 100Hr 55 8 9 16 Fuel filt...

Page 55: ... safely contact your local KUBOTA Dealer A GASOLINE ENGINE EMISSION RELATED MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 1 Non warranty maintenance repair or replacement of the emission control devices and systems should be performed by a qualified repair establishment or individual which has the experience and equipment to perform such work See the Emissions Warranty Statement 2 To ensure the best quality and reliab...

Page 56: ...MAINTENANCE 36 ENGLISH PERIODIC SERVICE CHART LABEL 1 Part No K3272 6551 6 ENGLISH 2 Part No K3272 6552 6 SPANISH ...

Page 57: ...ification SG SH SJ or higher Above 18 0 SAE10W 30 or 10W 40 Below 0 32 SAE5W 20 or 5W 30 Transmission case with filter hose Rear axle gear case RH LH 7 5 L 7 9 U S qts KUBOTA SUPER UDT 2 fluid 2 Mower gear box 0 15 L 0 16 U S qts KUBOTA SUPER UDT 2 fluid 2 0 4 L 0 42 U S qts SAE90 gear oil API service classification more than GL 3 Greasing No of greasing points Capacity Type of grease Front axle 2...

Page 58: ...erience we highly recommend Super UDT 2 to be used instead of standard hydraulic transmission fluid Super UDT 2 is a proprietary KUBOTA formulation that deliveries superior performance and protection in all operating conditions Regular UDT is also permitted for use in this machine A Indicated capacity of oil is manufacture s estimate C Fuel A Gasohol up to 10 ethyl alcohol 90 unleaded gasoline by ...

Page 59: ... Never open the hood while the engine is running A Never open the step while the engine is running A Do not touch muffler or exhaust pipes while they are hot Severe burns could result BHood To open the hood pull the lever sideward and then open BStep To open the step pull the grip 1 Lever 2 Hood A RELEASE 1 Hood 1 Step 2 Grip A PULL ...

Page 60: ...aising 2 Pull the latch lever on the seat panel rearward 3 Raise the operator s seat to the LOCK position C Lower To avoid personal injury A Do not drop the seat to close it A Watch your hands Do not place your hands under the seat when closing 1 Pull up the seat support rod and release the LOCK 2 Lower the seat slowly to lock 3 Slide the seat to proper position 1 Latch lever A PULL 1 Operator s s...

Page 61: ... Tighten the screws A If the lever cover is out of alignment with the motion lever move the lever cover to align it with the motion lever LIFT UP POINT To avoid serious injury death or machine damage A Do not work under the machine unless it is secured by safe stands or suitable blocking BFront side Hook nylon slings at the front frame Hoist the front frame with the nylon sling or jack up the fron...

Page 62: ...l bolts nuts and pins etc 2 Fuel and oil leak 3 Tire pressure wear and damage 32 45 4 Engine oil level 43 5 Fuel level 43 6 Air intake screen engine cooling area 44 7 Transmission fluid level 46 8 Greasing 50 9 Brake play 58 10 Air cleaner primary element 53 11 Bottom dust cover 44 12 Machine body cleaning Mower 1 Check all hardware 2 Make sure all pins are in place 3 Mower deck cleaning 4 Greasin...

Page 63: ... The empty space in the tank allows gasoline to expand when it heats up Never remove the fuel tank cap or add fuel when the fuel tank is hot Check the fuel level Take care that the fuel tank does not become empty A Do not mix oil with gasoline A Tighten the fuel cap until it clicks A Do not use the fuel cap other than KUBOTA approved one A Do not permit dirt or trash or water to get into the fuel ...

Page 64: ...uel with a minimum of 87 octane BChecking and Cleaning Air Intake Screen and Air Intake Area to Prevent Overheating To avoid personal injury A Be sure to stop the engine and remove the key before cleaning A The air intake screen and air intake area must be clear of debris to prevent the engine from overheating Daily or after every 5 hours of operation check to be sure the air intake screen and the...

Page 65: ...ect tire pressure Inflation pressure in front tires rises quickly when using compressed air Do not inflate tires above the recommended pressure shown in the Operator s Manual A Do not use tires larger than specified BInflation Pressure Though the inflation pressure is factory set to the prescribed level it naturally drops slowly in the course of time Thus check it and inflate as necessary 1 Air in...

Page 66: ...ut the dipstick wipe it clean replace it and draw it out again Check to see that the oil level lies between the two notches If the level is too low add the new oil to the prescribed level at the oil inlet See LUBRICANTS AND FUEL in MAINTENANCE section A If oil level is low do not run engine Add the new oil to the prescribed level at the oil inlet BLubricating All Grease Fittings To avoid personal ...

Page 67: ... not pass one of the following tests do not operate the machine See your local KUBOTA Dealer A Sit on operator s seat for all tests except for Test 1 A Check the following tests before operating the machine Test 1 OPERATOR NOT ON THE SEAT 1 Securely set the parking brake 2 Shift the PTO lever to DISENGAGE OFF position 3 Set the motion control levers to the NEUTRAL LOCK position 4 Turn the key swit...

Page 68: ...nds A If the engine remains running in Test 5 consult your local KUBOTA Dealer to have the unit checked before operation BChecking OPC System The OPC Operator Presence Control system in your machine is designed to protect you while operating Check the OPC system periodically It is recommended to check the OPC system before daily operation To avoid serious injury or death A Do not allow anyone near...

Page 69: ... check plug port If the level is too low add new oil to the prescribed level at the oil inlet See LUBRICANTS AND FUEL in MAINTENANCE section 2 After checking reinstall the check plug and oil inlet plug securely If serial numbers of mower are as indicated below RCK48S 222Z all RCK48P 222Z 30000 and below RCK54P 227Z 30000 and below RCK60P 227Z 30000 and below 1 Check plug 2 Oil inlet plug 1 Drain p...

Page 70: ...uge securely BGreasing To avoid personal injury A Be sure to stop the engine and remove the key before greasing Apply a small amount of multipurpose grease to the following points every 50 hours If you operated the machine in extremely wet and muddy conditions lubricate grease fittings more often If serial numbers of mower are as indicated below RCK48P 222Z 30001 and above RCK54P 227Z 30001 and ab...

Page 71: ...51 PERIODIC SERVICE ENGLISH 1 Motion control lever pivot bushing LH RH 2 Bushing 1 Motion control lever contact position LH RH 1 Machine universal joint 1 Seat adjuster ...

Page 72: ...tom of the engine and drain the oil completely The used oil can be drained out more easily if the engine is warm 2 Fill with the new oil up to the upper level on the dipstick 3 To check the oil level Remove the dipstick wipe it clean insert it and draw it out again Check to see that the oil level is between the two marks 1 Lift control cable oil 1 Choke cable oil 2 Throttle cable oil 1 Choke cable...

Page 73: ...over upright If the cover is improperly fitted evacuator valve will not function and dust will adhere to the element A Do not touch the secondary element except in cases where replacing is required C Evacuator Valve Open the evacuator valve once a week under ordinary conditions or daily when used in a dusty place to get rid of large particles of dust and dirt BCleaning Engine Shroud Panel If you f...

Page 74: ...mpressed air Pressure of compressed air must be under 205 kPa 2 1 kgf cm 30 psi Then clean them completely by pushing down the bottom clean lever several times When using the bottom clean lever remove the lever from the bracket After cleaning make sure that the lever is replaced in place 11 Install the cover with six bolts and then the fan cover with two screws 12 Install the muffler cover with fo...

Page 75: ...components A Always shield eyes and a face from air deposits and objects 1 Stop the engine and apply the parking brake 2 Loosen the two bolts for the engine oil cooler and remove the connector 3 Pull out the engine oil cooler 4 Remove large debris from both sides of the engine oil cooler fin by hand and then blow off small debris with the compressed air Pressure of compressed air must be under 205...

Page 76: ...teriorated replace them 3 Check fuel filter bowl if it is clogged by debris or contaminated with water replace it 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 care must be taken not to admit dust and dirt into the fuel pump Entrance of even a small a...

Page 77: ...place the fuel filter bowl as early as possible C Cleaning 1 Change the carburetor fuel valve from the RUN OPEN position to the STOP CLOSE position 2 Loosen the ring screw and remove the fuel filter bowl 3 Remove the element and rinse it with gasoline If the element is excessively dirty replace it 1 Pipe clamps 2 Fuel line A Fuel tank B Separator 1 Carburetor fuel valve 2 Ring screw 3 Fuel filter ...

Page 78: ...al KUBOTA Dealer To avoid personal injury A Park the machine on a firm and level surface A Stop the engine and chock the wheels before checking or adjusting A Wrong adjustment may cause machine damage 1 Check brake spring 1 Place the motion control levers to the NEUTRAL LOCK position 2 Be sure to chock the rear wheels 3 Apply the parking brake to the lock position 4 Check the length of the brake s...

Page 79: ...o the same dimension C Adjustment of brake spring play 1 Place the motion control lever to the NEUTRAL LOCK position 2 Be sure to chock the rear wheels 3 Release the parking brake completely 4 Loosen the lock nuts 5 Hold the brake rod by hand 6 Tighten the nut to the correct space between the end of the spring and the nut 7 Lock the nuts 8 Adjust the other side spring to the same dimension 2 Check...

Page 80: ...e Keep open sparks and flames away from the battery at all times especially when charging the battery To avoid personal injury A When charging battery ensure that the vent caps are securely in place if equipped A When disconnecting the cables from the battery start with the negative terminal first When connecting the cables to the battery start with the positive terminal first A Never check batter...

Page 81: ...per regulator setting Use a voltmeter to check the state of charge See reference chart below to determine if charging is necessary BAdjusting Throttle Cable 1 Move the throttle lever to the top position 2 Make sure a part 2 is touching the restricting bolt 1 3 If not loosen the bolt 3 and pull the throttle lever cable 4 in direction of the arrow A so that the part 2 would touch the restricting bol...

Page 82: ...s water do not wring Allow the air filter to air dry Do not use high pressure air to clean filter 5 If the air filter is worn out damaged or too dirty to wash clean replace it with a new one 6 Reinstall the carbon canister air filter and secure it with the cover A Operating in dusty condition may require more frequent maintenance than above EVERY 150 HOURS BChanging Gear Box Oil To avoid personal ...

Page 83: ... the drain plug 3 Remove the oil level check plug 4 Fill with the new oil up to the check plug port See LUBRICANTS AND FUEL in MAINTENANCE section 5 After filling reinstall the check plug and oil inlet plug with gauge securely If serial numbers of mower are as indicated below RCK48P 222Z 30000 and below RCK54P 227Z 30000 and below RCK60P 227Z 30000 and below 1 Drain plug 2 Check plug 3 Oil inlet p...

Page 84: ...lement of the recommended type must be used Use only a genuine KUBOTA filter or its equivalent BChecking Spark Plug Condition Gap Remove the spark plugs check condition and reset the gap or replace with new plugs as necessary 1 Open the hood 2 Before removing spark plugs clean the area around the base of the plug to keep dirt and debris out of the engine 3 Disconnect the spark plug cap from spark ...

Page 85: ... 1 The oil filter cartridge must be changed every 200 service hours 2 Place an oil pan underneath the oil filter cartridge Do not drain oil 3 Remove the oil filter cartridge by using the filter wrench 4 Apply a slight coat of oil onto the gasket of new filter 5 Tighten the filter quickly until it contacts the mounting surface Tighten filter by hand an additional 1 2 turn only 6 After the new cartr...

Page 86: ...luid and Rear Axle Gear Case Oil RH and LH To avoid personal injury A Park the machine on a firm and level surface A Be sure to stop the engine and remove the key before changing or checking the oil A Allow transmission case to cool down sufficiently oil can be hot and may cause burns The fluid in the transmission case is also used for the hydrostatic drive system 1 To drain the transmission oil p...

Page 87: ...ly at low rpms immediately after changing the transmission fluid and the filter cartridge Keep the engine at medium speed for a few minutes to insure proper lubrication of all parts so there is no damage to the transmission 1 Bottom clean lever 2 Snap pin 3 Stay A Air intake screen B Dust cover P PUSH DOWN 1 Transmission strainer A Bottom clean lever B Dust cover 1 Drain plug of axle case on both ...

Page 88: ... you do not have the proper tools and or are not mechanically proficient consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for this service EVERY AFTER 1000 HOURS BCleaning Combustion Chamber If you do not have the proper tools and or are not mechanically proficient consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for this service EVERY 1000 HOURS or EVERY 1 YEAR Replace every 1000 hours or every 1 year whichever comes faster BRe...

Page 89: ...ficient force to penetrate the skin causing serious personal injury Before disconnecting lines be sure to relieve all pressure Before applying pressure to the system make sure all connections are tight and that lines pipes and hoses are not damaged 4 Fluid escaping from pinholes may be invisible Use a piece of cardboard or wood to search for suspected leaks do not use hands Use safety goggles or o...

Page 90: ...UBOTA Dealer for this service BReplacing Engine Breather Hose Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for this service BReplacing Mower Gear Box Oil Seal Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for this service BReplacing Intake Air Line If you feel you are unable to make the following service correctly and safely contact your local KUBOTA Dealer See Checking Intake Air Line in EVERY 1 YEAR in PERIODIC SERVICE ...

Page 91: ...the blades if they appear similar to blade C C Replacing 1 Dismount the mower deck from the machine See DISMOUNTING THE MOWER DECK in MOWER MOUNTING section Then turn it over to expose the blades 2 Wedge a block of wood between the blade and mower housing or use a box wrench over the pulley nut to prevent the spindle from rotating while removing the blade bolts loosen the blade bolt as illustrated...

Page 92: ...rough the blade and the cup washer and tighten the bolt RCK48P RCK54P Pass the bolt through the blade 2 cup washers and the lock washer and tighten the bolt RCK60P Pass the spline boss through the blade and 2 cup washers and tighten the bolt A Make sure that the cup washer is not flattened out or worn this cause blade to slip excessively Replace the 2 cup washers if either is damaged RCK48S RCK48P...

Page 93: ...he gear box to the mower deck and slip the belt over the top of the gear box 6 To install a new belt reverse the above procedure A Tighten bracket bolts and nuts securely 77 6 to 90 2 N m 8 0 to 9 2 kgf m 57 1 to 66 5 lbf ft BBleeding Fuel System Air must be removed 1 When the fuel filter or lines are removed 2 When tank is completely empty 3 After the machine has not been used for a long period o...

Page 94: ...n control lever in NEUTRAL LOCK position 6 Check that the lever is touching the front side of its guide plate If the lever is not in the correct position adjust the speed control spring See CREEP SPEED 7 Remove the set knobs of seat frame then raise and latch the seat assembly 8 Remove the connector from the seat safety switch and then temporarily install a jumper wire across the terminals in the ...

Page 95: ...correct adjust again 10 Adjust the other side CREEP SPEED equally 11 After adjustment make sure to stop the engine immediately BMAXIMUM SPEED FORWARD Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for this service BMOTION CONTROL LEVER ALIGNMENT C Check the alignment Check the gap and space between the levers at the maximum forward position If positions of the control levers are unequal an adjustment is necessa...

Page 96: ...ark the machine on a firm and level surface A Apply the parking brake A Stop the engine and remove the key A Wait for all moving parts to stop A The flattest cut can be achieved by having the anti scalp rollers adjusted off the ground Check anti scalp roller adjustments each time the mower deck cutting height is changed It is recommended that all the anti scalp rollers be kept off the ground to mi...

Page 97: ... height position 3 Lower the mower deck 4 Position the right mower blade in the Side to Side position 5 Measure from outside blade tip to the level surface with a short ruler or leveling gauge Reference A There is a difference of the blade height between on the concrete and ground 6 Check that the left side blade is same height The difference between both measurements should be less than 3 mm 1 8 ...

Page 98: ...top the engine remove the key and remove the mower universal joint while checking or adjusting the level of the mower deck A Check the machine tire pressure Inflate tires to the correct pressure See TIRES AND WHEELS section C Checking level Front to Rear A Mower deck anti scalp rollers should not contact the ground 1 Raise the mower deck to the transport position Also the top end 2 Turn the cuttin...

Page 99: ... 5 Loosen the lock nuts of the front side of the machine 6 Adjust the cutting height fine tuning bolts to set 76 mm 3 in height Both front side bolts must be adjusted 7 Lock the nuts 8 Adjust the other side equally A The difference between both measurements should be less than 6 mm 1 4 in Front side must be lower than rear side 9 Check the front to rear level and if it is not level adjustment is n...

Page 100: ...4 34 3 3 0 3 5 3 8 lbf ft N m kgf m 35 42 47 5 57 0 4 84 5 82 45 54 61 0 73 2 6 22 7 47 M10 lbf ft N m kgf m 35 5 41 2 48 1 55 8 4 9 5 7 44 9 52 1 60 8 70 5 6 2 7 2 1 2 lbf ft N m kgf m 80 96 108 5 130 2 11 07 13 29 110 132 149 2 179 0 15 22 18 27 M12 lbf ft N m kgf m 57 2 66 5 77 5 90 1 7 9 9 2 76 0 86 8 103 117 10 5 12 0 9 16 lbf ft N m kgf m 110 132 149 2 179 0 15 22 18 27 160 192 217 0 260 4 2...

Page 101: ... 2 39 3 45 1 42 2 2 9 4 0 4 6 4 3 0 3 35 4 41 2 38 3 2 9 48 1 55 9 52 0 3 9 4 9 5 7 5 3 0 4 M12 17 or 19 46 3 53 5 49 9 3 6 62 8 72 6 67 7 4 9 6 4 7 4 6 9 0 5 57 1 66 5 61 8 4 7 77 6 90 2 83 9 6 3 8 0 9 2 8 6 0 6 M14 19 or 22 79 6 92 6 86 1 6 5 107 9 125 5 116 7 8 8 11 0 12 8 11 9 0 9 91 1 108 5 99 8 8 7 123 6 147 0 135 3 11 7 12 6 15 0 13 8 1 2 A Figure 7 on the top of the bolt indicates that the...

Page 102: ...e washing A Cover the machine after the muffler and the engine have cooled down REMOVING THE MACHINE FROM STORAGE 1 Check the tire air pressure and inflate the tires if they are low 2 Jack the machine up and remove the support blocks 3 Install the battery Before installing the battery make sure it is fully charged 4 Check all fluid levels engine oil transmission hydraulic oil and any attached impl...

Page 103: ...e a plugged filter element prematurely or cause much water to accumulate on the bottom of the fuel filter bowl A If water accumulates on the bottom of the fuel filter bowl clean the fuel filter bowl or replace it with a new one C Inspecting and cleaning 1 Turn the carburetor fuel valve from the RUN OPEN position to the STOP CLOSE position 2 Loosen the ring screw and remove the fuel filter bowl 3 R...

Page 104: ...element that shows an excessive plugging with a new one 4 Reinstall the packing and element using caution not to contaminate them A Mixing of dirt or foreign matter in the fuel might cause the malfunction of the engine 1 Carburetor fuel valve 2 Element 3 Packing 4 Fuel filter bowl 5 Ring screw ...

Page 105: ...in the fuel system A Replace fuel and see your Kubota dealer A Fuel hose or fuel filter clogged or damaged A Clean or replace fuel lines and see your Kubota dealer A Air cleaner is clogged A Clean or replace the air cleaner A Spark plug damaged A Adjust the spark plug gap or replace the spark plug A Check the spark plug wire connection A Fuse is blown A Replace the fuse A Engine oil viscosity is w...

Page 106: ...fuel filter A Air cleaner is clogged A Clean or replace the air cleaner element A Choke is not fully opened A Check the choke knob position Exhaust fumes are colored White or Blue A Excessive engine oil A Reduce to the specified oil level A Piston ring is worn or stuck A See your Kubota dealer Engine overheats A Engine is overloaded A Lower speed or reduce load A Engine oil is insufficient A Reple...

Page 107: ...el A Battery was used too much without recharging A Charge battery sufficiently A Charge the battery properly Recharging is impossible A Battery life expired A Replace battery Terminals are severely corroded and heat up A Poor terminal connection A Clean the terminal and tighten securely A Keep the terminal clean and tight Apply grease and treat with anti corrosives Battery electrolyte level drops...

Page 108: ...reset engine rpm A Grass too long A Cut grass twice A Blades dull or damaged A Replace blades or have blades sharpened A Debris in mower deck A Clean mower deck Uneven cut A Mower deck not level A Level mower deck A Ground speed too fast A Slow down A Blades dull A Have blades sharpened A Blades worn or damaged A Replace blades A Low tire inflation A Add air to correct pressure A Anti scalp roller...

Page 109: ...Damaged pulleys A Replace pulleys A Pulleys out of alignment A Check pulleys A Blades out of balance A Have blades balanced Mower loads down machine A Engine rpm too low A Mow at full throttle check and reset engine rpm A Ground speed too fast A Slow down A Debris wrapped around mower spindles A Clean mower A Front of deck too low A Adjust mower deck See MOWER DECK LEVEL in ADJUSTMENT section Symp...

Page 110: ...bligation to adjust the emissions by installing the appropriate genuine altitude compensation kit And the engine manufacturer must provide such kit when the engine is operated at an altitude that exceeds the standard level as guarantied by the engine manufacturer For this purpose KUBOTA prepared genuine altitude compensation kit described below The ultimate users of SI engines must comply with the...

Page 111: ...raulic Lift Control Pedal 21 Immediately Stop the Engine if 14 Inflation Pressure 32 Inflation Pressure 45 Inspecting and Fuel Filter Bowl 83 Intake Air Line 69 Intake Air Line 70 Key Switch 13 LEVEL MOWER DECK Front to Rear 78 LEVEL MOWER DECK Side to Side 77 Lubricating All Grease Fittings 46 Lubricating Oil for New Machines 18 Machine Break in 18 MAXIMUM SPEED FORWARD 75 Motion Control Lever 23...