Kubota ZG332, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...OPERATOR S MANUAL READ AND SAVE THIS MANUAL MODEL ZG332 1BDABDRAP0010 ENGLISH ...

Page 2: ...ol 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 This spark ignition system complies with Canadian ICES 002 California Proposition 65 WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer b...

Page 3: ...ontrol 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...

Page 4: ...CHECK DURING OPERATING 15 Immediately Stop the Engine if 15 Easy Checker TM 15 Fuel Gauge 15 Coolant Temperature Gauge 16 Fuel Drain 16 Fuel Pump 16 Fuel Valve 17 Hour Meter 17 COLD WEATHER STARTING 17 WARMING UP 17 Warm up and Transmission Oil in the Low Temperature Range 17 JUMP STARTING 18 STOPPING THE ENGINE 19 Engine Stop By manual 19 OPERATING THE MACHINE 20 OPERATING NEW MACHINE 20 Changing...

Page 5: ...RVALS 36 PERIODIC SERVICE CHART LABEL 38 LUBRICANTS AND FUEL 39 PERIODIC SERVICE 41 HOW TO OPEN THE HOOD AND STEP 41 Hood 41 Step 41 HOW TO RAISE THE OPERATOR S SEAT 42 HOW TO OPEN THE LEVER GUIDE 43 LIFT UP POINT 43 Front side 43 Rear side 43 DAILY CHECK 44 Checking Engine Oil Level 45 Checking Amount of Fuel and Refueling 45 Checking and Cleaning Radiator Screen and Bonnet Screen to Prevent Over...

Page 6: ...nd LH 68 Replacing Hydraulic Oil Filter 69 Replacing Fuel Filter 70 EVERY 500 HOURS 70 Adjusting Engine Valve Clearance 70 EVERY AFTER 1000 HOURS 70 Cleaning Combustion Chamber 70 EVERY 1 YEAR 70 Replacing Air Cleaner Primary Element and Secondary Element 70 Flushing Cooling System and Changing Coolant 71 Anti freeze 72 EVERY 2 YEARS 73 Replacing Hydraulic Hose 73 Replacing Fuel Lines 73 Replacing...

Page 7: ...CK Front to Rear 81 GENERAL TORQUE SPECIFICATION 83 TIGHTENING TORQUE CHART 84 STORAGE 85 MACHINE STORAGE 85 REMOVING THE MACHINE FROM STORAGE 85 TROUBLESHOOTING 86 ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING 86 BATTERY TROUBLESHOOTING 88 MACHINE TROUBLESHOOTING 89 MOWER TROUBLESHOOTING 89 ENGINE EMISSION RELATED INFORMATION 91 ...

Page 8: ...d 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 damage...

Page 9: ...chine on a firm and level surface 5 Watch where you are going at all times Watch for and avoid obstacles Be alert at curbs near trees and other obstructions and hidden hazards 6 Know what is behind you before backing up Look to the rear before and when backing Do not mow while in reverse unless absolutely necessary and make sure the area immediately behind you is clear of obstructions or holes and...

Page 10: ...dually 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 machine by putting your foot on the ground 5 Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes 6 Do not start or stop suddenly when go...

Page 11: ...ge 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 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 ha...

Page 12: ...ste fluids or other products Someone particularly children may drink them by mistake 26 Securely support machine or any machine elements with stands or suitable blocking before working underneath For your safety do not rely on hydraulically supported devices they may leak down suddenly drop or be accidently lowered 27 See your local Recycling Center or KUBOTA Dealer to learn how to recycle or get ...

Page 13: ...SAFE OPERATION 6 ENGLISH 7 DANGER WARNING AND CAUTION LABELS ...

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Page 16: ... 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 WA...

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Page 18: ...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 19: ...SERVICING OF MACHINE 2 ENGLISH 1 ROPS serial No ...

Page 20: ...ery tank L U S qts 0 25 0 26 Transmission case including Rear axle gear case L U S qts 12 1 12 8 3 Dimensions Overall length mm in 2329 91 7 2414 95 0 Overall width w o mower deck mm in 1460 57 5 Overall height With ROPS upright mm in 1915 75 4 With ROPS folded mm in 1645 64 8 Wheelbase mm in 1410 55 5 1495 58 8 Min ground clearance mm in 130 5 12 W 60 W 72 Tread Front mm in 975 38 4 1070 42 1 Rea...

Page 21: ...tem Shaft drive KUBOTA 10 tooth involute spline Clutch type Wet multi disks PTO brake Wet single disk Specifications and design subject to change without notice NOTE 1 Manufacturer s estimate 2 At 3200 engine rpm 3 Oil amount when the oil level is at the upper level Model ZG332P ZG332LP ...

Page 22: ...ght Dial gauge Cutting width mm in 1524 60 0 1829 72 0 Cutting height mm in 25 to 127 1 0 to 5 0 Weight Approx kg lbs 143 315 165 364 Blade spindle speed r s rpm 56 0 3360 1 47 2 2830 1 Blade tip velocity m s fpm 92 0 18100 1 92 6 18200 1 Blade length mm in 523 20 6 625 24 6 Number of blades 3 Dimensions Total length mm in 1002 39 4 1170 46 1 Total width mm in 1911 75 2 2224 87 6 Total height mm i...

Page 23: ...sted below 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 ZG...

Page 24: ...6 2 Parking brake lock pedal 12 25 11 Fuel gauge LH tank only 15 3 Motion control lever 12 25 12 Key switch 14 4 Cup holder 13 Easy checker TM 15 5 Seat belt 24 14 Cutting height control dial 30 6 Operator s seat 23 15 Choke knob 14 7 ROPS 21 16 PTO lever 33 8 Hydraulic lift control pedal DOWN 24 17 Throttle lever 24 9 Hydraulic lift control pedal UP 24 18 Hour meter 17 ...

Page 25: ...OLS 8 ENGLISH ILLUSTRATED CONTENTS 1 Anti scalp roller Front pin shift type 30 2 Anti scalp roller Rear bolt shift type 30 ILLUSTRATED CONTENTS 1 Anti scalp roller Front swivel type 30 2 Anti scalp roller Rear bolt shift type 30 ...

Page 26: ...ch combination See requirement weight combination chart WEIGHT INSTALLATION To avoid personal injury A Park the machine on a firm and level surface A Apply the parking brake A Stop the engine and remove the key 1 Before operating the machine raise the lift links to the full raised position 2 Adjust the cutting height control dial to lowest position Set the mower deck to the lowest position A Make ...

Page 27: ...ard 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 For easy installation set...

Page 28: ...o 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 section DISMOUNTING THE MOWER DECK For dismounting the mower deck reverse the above procedures 1 Anti scalp roller Front swiv...

Page 29: ...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 30: ...rol levers are in NEUTRAL LOCK position and the operator is sitting on the seat 3 Make sure that the PTO lever is in the DISENGAGED OFF position 1 PTO lever ENGAGED ON DISENGAGED 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 C FORWARD D REVERSE 5 Set the throttle lever as follows 1 T...

Page 31: ...ondition 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 operated before the lubricant is warm enough the machine...

Page 32: ... on If this should happen during operation stop the engine immediately and check level of engine oil BFuel Gauge 1 The fuel gauge shows the amount of fuel left in the LH tank 2 Refuel both the fuel tanks evenly 3 If there is an amount gap between the LH and RH tanks the fuel in the bigger amount tank will be consumed first Fuel in both the tanks will be consumed at the same time after the fuel lev...

Page 33: ...dirt between the radiator fins 3 Looseness of fan belt 4 Blockage in the radiator tube See PERIODIC SERVICE section BFuel Drain To avoid personal injury A Be sure to stop the engine and remove the key when attempting to drain the fuel from the carburetor A Never fail to tighten the screw clockwise after draining Fuel may leak out onto the running engine causing a fire Turn the screw counterclockwi...

Page 34: ...iod 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 s...

Page 35: ...e 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 for ...

Page 36: ...the throttle control lever 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 caref...

Page 37: ...not operate the mower without the deflector shield 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...

Page 38: ...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 39: ... 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 40: ...ward by itself C Suspension adjustment Pull the suspension adjust knob and turn it to achieve the optimum suspension setting After setting push back the knob C Lumbar support adjustment Turn the lumbar support adjust lever to the desired position C Arm rest Arm rest may be set at upright position if desired C Arm rest angle adjustment Turn the arm rest angle adjuster to the desired angle C Backres...

Page 41: ...eration 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 lever above 1 2 A If noises are heard when implement is lifting after the hydraulic lift control pedal has been activated the hydraulic mechanism is not adjusted properly Contact your local KUBOTA Dealer for adjustment A Do not depress the hydraulic lift cont...

Page 42: ... loss of control or damage to the machine or property A Do not make sharp turns at high speeds Fast and sharp turns could cause loss of control 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 ...

Page 43: ...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 slopes To avoid personal injury A Do not stop or change directions on slopes These operations could cause loss of the machine traction or control Starting procedure on slopes is different from the usual start mode on a flat surface understand ho...

Page 44: ...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 45: ...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 46: ...ons A To prevent the hood from opening 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 Turn the cutting height control dial to 5 in position A Lower the mower deck by depressing the hydraulic lift c...

Page 47: ...p 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 correct If necessary adjust to the correct tire pressure 2 To set the cutting height depress the hydraulic lift contr...

Page 48: ...31 OPERATING THE MOWER ENGLISH 1 Anti scalp roller Front pin shift type 2 Anti scalp roller Rear bolt shift type 1 Anti scalp roller Front swivel type 2 Anti scalp roller Rear bolt shift type ...

Page 49: ...8 0 1 19 19 1 75 44 1 3 13 25 2 00 50 1 2 2 19 19 2 25 58 2 4 13 25 2 50 64 2 3 3 19 19 2 75 70 3 5 13 25 3 00 76 3 4 19 31 2 3 25 83 4 6 13 38 3 3 50 89 4 5 19 1 44 3 3 75 95 4 7 13 3 51 3 4 00 102 4 6 19 3 57 3 4 25 108 4 7 13 3 63 3 4 50 114 4 7 19 3 70 3 4 75 121 4 7 25 3 76 3 5 00 127 4 7 31 3 83 3 1 For cutting heights above 3 5 The anti scalp rollers will still be effective against scalping...

Page 50: ...ry 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 forward ...

Page 51: ...cified 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 directions se...

Page 52: ...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 53: ...d Rear axle gear case RH LH fluid Change every 400Hr 68 6 Mower gear box oil Check every 50Hr 51 Change every 150Hr 64 7 Safety device Check every 50Hr 50 8 Greasing except mower every 50Hr 52 9 Oiling every 50Hr 54 10 Air cleaner primary element Clean every 100Hr 56 1 Replace every 1 year 70 Secondary element Replace every 1 year 70 11 Carbon canister air filter Check every 100Hr 63 2 Replace eve...

Page 54: ...t 2 To ensure the best quality and reliability use new KUBOTA Genuine parts or their equivalents for repair and replacement whenever you have maintenance done 17 Radiator hose and clamp Check every 200Hr 65 Replace every 2 years 73 2 18 Throttle cable Adjust every 100Hr 62 19 Spark plug condition and gap Check every 100Hr 55 20 Hydraulic hose Check every 200Hr 66 Replace every 2 years 73 2 21 Inta...

Page 55: ...MAINTENANCE 38 ENGLISH PERIODIC SERVICE CHART LABEL 1 Part No K3241 6552 ENGLISH 2 Part No K3241 6553 SPANISH ...

Page 56: ...30 0 to 25 32 to 77 SAE20 or 10W 30 18 to 0 0 to 32 SAE10W or 10W 30 Transmission case with filter hose Rear axle gear case RH LH 12 1 L 12 8 U S qts KUBOTA UDT or SUPER UDT fluid 2 Mower gear box 0 4 L 0 4 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 Until grease overflows Multipurpose EP2 Grease NLGI Grade No...

Page 57: ...on of the hydraulic system and to complete lubrication of the transmission it is important that a multi grade transmission fluid is used in this system We recommend the use of KUBOTA UDT or SUPER UDT fluid for optimum protection and performance Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for further detail Do not mix different brands together A Indicated capacity of oil is manufacture s estimate C Fuel A Gas...

Page 58: ...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 latch lever frontward and then open BStep To open the step pull the grip 1 Latch lever 2 Hood A RELEASE 1 Hood 1 Step 2 Grip A PULL ...

Page 59: ...ising 2 Pull the latch lever on the seat panel frontward 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 60: ... move the lever guide 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 axle support with nylon sling or jack up the front frame Never lift up the mower deck BRear side Hoist the rear frame with nylon...

Page 61: ...nk 48 10 Greasing 52 11 Brake play 60 12 Air cleaner primary element 56 13 Machine body cleaning Mower 1 Check all hardware 2 Make sure all pins are in place 3 Mower deck cleaning 4 Greasing A Universal joint A Three spindle shafts A Belt tension pulley A Belt tension pivot A Front anti scalp roller pivot boss A Front anti scalp roller 49 5 Oil leak 51 6 Make sure blade bolts are tight 74 7 Blades...

Page 62: ...uel Do not smoke while filling the fuel tank or servicing the fuel system Fill fuel tank only to bottom of filler neck Do not fill completely full 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 ...

Page 63: ...engine is running or immediately after it is turned off Never operate the engine without heat shields or guards To avoid personal injury A Be sure to stop the engine and remove the key before cleaning A The 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 radiator screen and the bonnet screen are clean Dir...

Page 64: ...nflate 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 Radiator screen 1 Bonnet screen Tire sizes Recommended Inflation Pressure Front 15 x 6 0 6 Semi pneumatic ...

Page 65: ... Check the coolant level daily for both the radiator and the recovery tank before starting engine 1 Remove the radiator cap and check to see that the coolant level is just below the fill port 2 Check to see that the coolant level is between the FULL and LOW marks of recovery tank 3 When the coolant level drops due to evaporation add water only up to just below the fill port of the radiator and the...

Page 66: ...he movable parts such as levers and pedals is not smoothly moved because of rust or anything sticky do not attempt to force it into motion In the above case remove the rust or the sticky thing and apply oil or grease on the relevant spot Otherwise the machine may get damaged 1 Mower universal joint 1 Spindle shaft 2 Belt tension pulley 3 Belt tension pivot 1 Spindle shaft 2 Belt tension pulley 3 B...

Page 67: ...d from NEUTRAL LOCK position to NEUTRAL position and then release the levers 4 Turn the key switch to START position 5 The engine must not crank Test 4 OPERATOR ON THE SEAT 1 Securely set the parking brake 2 Shift the PTO lever to ENGAGE ON position 3 Set the motion control levers to the NEUTRAL LOCK position 4 Turn the key switch to START position 5 The engine must not crank Test 5 OPERATOR ON TH...

Page 68: ...the oil level loosen the oil inlet plug with gauge wipe it clean reinstall it and loosen it again Check to see if the oil level is between the notch and tip 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 oil inlet plug with gauge securely If serial numbers of mower are as indicated below RCK...

Page 69: ...efore 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 1 Front axle LH RH 2 Front wheel LH RH 1 Parking brake lock pedal 1 Front lift arm 2 Snap pin 3 Hinge pin A PULL ...

Page 70: ...53 PERIODIC SERVICE ENGLISH 1 Front lift arm 2 Snap pin 3 Hinge pin A PULL 1 Machine universal joint 2 Engine 3 Radiator ...

Page 71: ... SERVICE 54 ENGLISH BOiling 1 Seat adjuster 1 Motion control lever pivot bushing LH RH 1 Motion control lever contact position LH RH 1 Throttle cable oil 2 Choke cable oil 1 Throttle cable oil 1 Choke cable oil ...

Page 72: ...y occur 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 Remove the spark plug wires from spark plugs 4 Use a spark plug wrench to remove the spark plugs 5 Remove plugs and check its condition Replace the plug if worn or...

Page 73: ... dried inspect inside of the element with a light and check if it is damaged or not 4 Replace air cleaner primary element Once yearly or after every sixth cleaning whichever comes first A Check to see if the evacuator valve is blocked with dust A The air cleaner uses a dry element never apply oil A Do not run the engine with filter element removed A Be sure to refit the cover with the arrow on the...

Page 74: ... clogged by debris or contaminated with water replace it 4 If the dust or chaff has accumulated around the fuel filter remove them by hand or air blow 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...

Page 75: ...SH 1 Pipe clamps 2 Fuel filter 1 Pipe clamps 2 Fuel line A Left fuel tank 1 Pipe clamps 2 Fuel line 1 Pipe clamps 2 Fuel line 3 Two way valve 4 Carbon canister 1 Separator 2 Fuel line 3 Pipe clamps 1 Pipe clamps 2 Two way valve ...

Page 76: ...ngine may overheat To adjust loosen bolts and move the dynamo outward to tighten the belt After adjustment securely tighten the bolts Moderate belt tension The belt should deflect approx 6 mm 0 24 in when the center of the belt is depressed with finger pressure of 98N 10kgf 22 lbs 1 Separator 2 Fuel line 3 Pipe clamps 1 Fan drive belt 2 Tension bolt 3 Dynamo 4 Adjusting bolt A Approx 6 mm 0 24 in ...

Page 77: ...the length of the brake spring is not correct adjust it See Adjustment of brake spring length in the next page 6 Release the parking brake completely 7 Hold the brake rod lightly 8 Check the brake spring play 9 If the brake spring play is not correct adjust it See Adjustment of brake spring play in the next page A Proper brake spring length with the brake applied to the lock position 115 to 117 mm...

Page 78: ... not move A For parking brake test purposes only use 17 ramp BBattery Condition To avoid the possibility of battery explosion For the refillable type battery follow the instructions below A Do not use or charge 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 se...

Page 79: ...ct the battery positive terminal to the charger positive terminal and the negative to the negative then recharge in the standard fashion 4 A boost charge is only for emergencies It will partially charge the battery at a higher rate and in a short time When using a boost charged battery it is necessary to recharge the battery as soon as possible Failure to do this will shorten the battery s service...

Page 80: ...ilter 2 Check to see if the carbon canister air filter is worn out damaged or dirty 3 If the air filter is dirty wash the air filter in warm water with detergent Then rinse the air filter thoroughly until all traces of detergent are eliminated Squeeze out excess water do not wring Allow the air filter to air dry Do not use high pressure air to clean filter 4 If the air filter is worn out damaged o...

Page 81: ...h gauge at the gear box and drain the oil completely into the oil pan 2 After draining reinstall 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 RCK60P 327Z 40000 and below...

Page 82: ...y 4 After the new filter has been replaced the engine oil level normally lowers a little Add engine oil to proper level Check for oil leaks around filter gasket A To prevent serious damage to the engine replacement element of the recommended type must be used Use only a genuine KUBOTA filter or its equivalent BChecking Radiator Hose and Clamp Check to see if radiator hoses are properly fixed every...

Page 83: ...that lines pipes and hoses are not damaged Check to see if hydraulic hoses are properly fixed every 200 hours of operation 1 Check to see that all lines and hose clamps are tight and not damaged 2 If hoses and clamps are found worn or damaged replace or repair them at once 3 Fluid escaping from pinholes may be invisible Use a piece of cardboard or wood to search for suspected leaks do not use hand...

Page 84: ...o proper level Check for oil leaks around filter gasket A To prevent serious damage or premature failure to the hydraulic system use only a KUBOTA genuine filter BAdjusting the Motion Control Lever Pivot To avoid personal injury A Be sure to stop the engine and set the parking brake to ON before checking 1 Set the motion control lever in NEUTRAL position 2 Slightly move the lever back and forth an...

Page 85: ...ace oil pan underneath the transmission case and the rear axle gear case RH LH and remove the drain plug at the bottom of the transmission case and the rear axle gear case RH LH 2 After draining reinstall the drain plugs 3 Fill with UDT or SUPER UDT hydrostatic transmission fluid or its equivalent up to the upper line of the oil level dipstick A It takes time to have the oil poured from the transm...

Page 86: ...m of the transmission case and the rear axle gear case RH LH 3 After draining reinstall the drain plugs 4 Remove the oil filter by using the filter wrench 5 Apply a slight coat of oil onto the gasket of new filter 6 Tighten the filter quickly until it contacts the mounting surface Tighten filter by hand an additional 1 2 turn only 7 After the new filter has been replaced the transmission fluid lev...

Page 87: ...BOTA 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 1 YEAR BReplacing Air Cleaner Primary Element and Secondary Element See Cleaning Air Cleaner Primary Element in EVERY 100 HOURS in PERIODIC SERVICE section A To prevent serious damage to t...

Page 88: ... the cleaner instruction 6 After flushing fill with clean water and anti freeze until the coolant level is just below the fill port on the radiator Install the radiator cap securely 7 Fill with coolant up to the FULL mark on the recovery tank 8 Start and operate the engine for a few minutes 9 Stop the engine and let cool 10 Check coolant level of recovery tank add coolant if necessary and install ...

Page 89: ...ercentage for a target temperature When mixing stir it up well and then fill into the radiator and the reserve tank 4 The procedure for the mixing of water and antifreeze differs according to the make of the antifreeze and the ambient temperature Refer to SAE J1034 and SAE J814c standard A When the antifreeze is mixed with water the antifreeze mixing ratio must be less than 50 At 1 013 x 10 Pa 760...

Page 90: ...cing Carbon Canister Air Filter See Checking Carbon Canister Air Filter in EVERY 100 HOURS in PERIODIC SERVICE section BReplacing One Way Valve Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for this service BReplacing Engine Breather Hose Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for this service SERVICE AS REQUIRED BReplacing Fuses Replacement of the fuse 1 Raise the operator s seat 2 Remove the blown fuse 3 Place a n...

Page 91: ... 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 A Use the proper metric size box or socket wrench to tighten or loosen the blade mounting bolt FUSE NO CAPACITY A Protected circuit 1 15 Charge system 10 Engine...

Page 92: ...e blade to slip excessively Replace the 2 cup washers if either is damaged 6 Before checking or replacing the blade wipe grass and mud off the top and inside of the mower Especially clean up the inside of the belt cover because otherwise the belt life will be reduced A Tighten the three blade bolts to 103 to 118 N m 10 5 to 12 0 kgf m 76 0 to 87 0 lbf ft of torque A The blade bolts have Right hand...

Page 93: ... gear box 6 To install a new belt reverse the above procedure A Tighten bracket bolts 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 of time C Bleeding procedure is as follows 1 Fill the fuel tank with appropri...

Page 94: ...he motion control lever in the NEUTRAL LOCK position 5 If the rear axle is still turning follow following steps to adjust the neutral position 6 Pull the latch lever and raise the operator s seat 7 Remove the connector from the seat safety switch then temporarily install a jumper wire across the terminals in the connector of the wire harness To avoid personal injury A Do not operate the machine wi...

Page 95: ...djust the other side equally 10 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 necessary To avoid personal injury A Park th...

Page 96: ...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 minimize s...

Page 97: ...er 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 cutting height set dial to the 3 in cutting 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 differe...

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: ...in 9 Jack the machine up and place blocks under the front and rear axles so that all four tires are off the ground Keep the tires out of direct sunlight and extreme heat 10 The fuel system must be completely emptied To empty the system run the engine until the tank and the system are empty Close the fuel valve when the unit is being stored A When washing the machine be sure to stop the engine Allo...

Page 103: ...place 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 defective 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 wrong A Use oils of di...

Page 104: ... 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 Replenish engine oil A Low coolant level A Fill cooling system to the correct level check radiator and hoses for loose conne...

Page 105: ...ginning starter does not function and lights soon become dim A Insufficient charging A Charge battery sufficiently 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 water and charge the battery A Regularly check the electrolyte level A Battery was used too much wit...

Page 106: ...s are sticking A Full up and lubricate linkage Symptom If Cause Remedy Blade does not rotate A PTO system is not normal PTO system malfunctioning A See your Kubota Dealer A PTO system is normal Broken mower belt A Replace Mower belt slipping A Weaken tension spring A Replace A Worn mower belt A Replace A Mower plugged A Unplug and clean mower deck A Debris in pulleys A Clean Discharge chute plugge...

Page 107: ... speed on turns A Ridges in terrain A Change mowing pattern A Rough or uneven terrain A Adjust wheels pressure and anti scalp rollers A Anti scalp rollers not adjusted correctly A Adjust wheels pressure and anti scalp rollers A Bend blade s A Replace blade s Excessive vibration A Debris on mower deck or in pulleys A Clean mower deck and pulleys A Damaged mower belt A Replace mower belt A Damaged p...

Page 108: ...ine as their obligation to adjust the emissions by installing the appropriate genuine altitude compensation kit And the engine manufacturer must provide such a kit when the engine is operated at an altitude that exceeds the standard level as guarantied by the engine manufacturer For this purpose KUBOTA has prepared a genuine altitude compensation kit described below The ultimate users of SI engine...