Kubota KX040-4 Excavator Operator’s Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD

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Kubota KX040-4 Excavator Operator’s Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD

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Kubota KX040-4 Excavator Operator’s Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD

FOREWORD:

• You are now the proud owner of a KUBOTA Excavator. This excavator is a product of KUBOTA quality engineering and manufacturing. It is made of fine materials and under a rigid quality control system.
• It will give you long, satisfactory service. To obtain the best use of your excavator, please read this manual carefully. It will help you become familiar with the operation of the excavator and contains many helpful hints about excavator 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 The immediate use of new techniques in the manufacture of products may cause some small parts of this manual to be outdated. KUBOTA distributors and dealers will have the most up-to-date information. Please do not hesitate to consult with them. Please note that there may be some differences between your actual machine and the illustration in the instructions.

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Kubota KX040-4 Excavator Operator’s Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD

OPS – Excavator KX040-4 (RD…………………………………………………………….. 1
List of Abbreviations………………………………………………………………….. 2
General Symbols……………………………………………………………………….. 3
Foreword……………………………………………………………………………… 4
Safety First………………………………………………………………………….. 4
Contents Page…………………………………………………………………………. 5
Safe Operation…………………………………………………………………….. 11
Dealer Service…………………………………………………………………….. 25
Technical Data…………………………………………………………………….. 26
Description of Machine Parts………………………………………………………… 27
Instrument Panel and Control Elements………………………………………………… 28
Checks Before Start………………………………………………………………… 30
Daily Checks…………………………………………………………………… 30
Checking the Devices……………………………………………………………. 30
Starter Switch……………………………………………………………… 30
Display Selector Switch……………………………………………………… 31
LCD Display for Normal Operation……………………………………………… 31
Warning Lamp……………………………………………………………….. 34
LCD Display for Warning……………………………………………………… 34
Setting the Clock…………………………………………………………… 36
Reordering the Year/Month/Day and Changing the AM/PM System to the 24 hour one…….. 37
Log Record…………………………………………………………………. 38
Periodic Check……………………………………………………………… 39
If All the Check Points are not Displayed at a Glance on a Single Screen………….. 39
When the Checkup is Completed………………………………………………… 41
Horn Switch………………………………………………………………… 41
Light Switch……………………………………………………………….. 41
AUX Port Flow Rate Limit Switch………………………………………………. 41
Auto Idle Switch……………………………………………………………. 42
Throttle Potentiometer………………………………………………………. 42
Travel Speed Switch…………………………………………………………. 42
Inhibit Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Regeneration Switch……………………… 43
ECO Mode………………………………………………………………………. 44
CAB Type Machines………………………………………………………………. 44
Wiper/Washer Switch…………………………………………………………. 44
Interior Lamp………………………………………………………………. 44
Heater Switch………………………………………………………………. 45
Beacon Light Switch…………………………………………………………. 45
Opening/Closing of CAB Door………………………………………………….. 45
Opeing/Closing of Front CAB Window……………………………………………. 46
Opeing/Closing of Side CAB Window…………………………………………….. 46
Emergency Hammer……………………………………………………………. 46
Air Conditioner………………………………………………………………… 47
Air Flow…………………………………………………………………… 47
Air Control Vent……………………………………………………………. 47
Control Panel………………………………………………………………. 48
Operation………………………………………………………………….. 48
Handling the Safety Devices……………………………………………………… 48
Pilot Control Lock Lever…………………………………………………….. 48
Operation of the Engine…………………………………………………………….. 49
Starting the Engine…………………………………………………………….. 49
Starting the Engine Under Cold Conditions…………………………………………. 50
Starting with an Auxiliary Battery……………………………………………….. 51
Observe Following Guidelines when Starting with an Auxiliary Battery……………… 51
Check Points after Starting the Engine……………………………………………. 51
Stopping the Engine…………………………………………………………….. 52
Engine Stop Button………………………………………………………….. 52
Precautions in Case of Overheating……………………………………………. 52
Excavator Operation………………………………………………………………… 53
Running In of the New Excavator………………………………………………….. 53
Do Not Work with Full Engine RPM’s or Full Loads during the First 50 Working Hours…. 53
Oil Change in the Run-In Stage……………………………………………….. 53
Adjusting the Operator’s Seat………………………………………………… 53
Seat Belt………………………………………………………………….. 54
Starting………………………………………………………………………. 54
Pilot Control Lock Lever…………………………………………………….. 54
Driving……………………………………………………………………….. 55
Drive Levers (right,left)……………………………………………………. 56
Turns…………………………………………………………………………. 56
Pivot Turn…………………………………………………………………. 56
Spin Turn………………………………………………………………….. 57
Up and Downhill Driving…………………………………………………………. 58
Parking on a Slope……………………………………………………………… 58
Operation of the Dozer………………………………………………………….. 58
Two Pattern Selection System (TPSS)………………………………………………. 59
Pattern Change……………………………………………………………… 59
Operation of the Boom…………………………………………………………… 60
Operation of the Arm……………………………………………………………. 60
Operation of the Bucket…………………………………………………………. 61
Unit Swing and Boom Swing Operation………………………………………………. 61
Unit Swing Operation………………………………………………………… 61
Boom Swing Operation………………………………………………………… 61
Auxiliary Port Operation………………………………………………………… 62
Selecting the Action Modes…………………………………………………… 62
AUX Port Handling Procedure………………………………………………….. 63
How to Realease Pressure Trapped in the Hydraulic System……………………………. 70
Angle Blade Operation…………………………………………………………… 71
1 Way or 2 Way Circuit Selection Valve Operation…………………………………… 72
Boom Lowering Valve…………………………………………………………….. 73
Auto Idle (AI) Operation………………………………………………………… 73
Anti-Theft Device ……………………………………………………………… 74
Anti-Theft Device…………………………………………………………… 74
Important Information on Excavator Operation………………………………………. 77
Transporting the Excavator on a Vehicle………………………………………………. 78
Transporting…………………………………………………………………… 78
Transporting on a Truck……………………………………………………… 78
Towing the Machine………………………………………………………….. 79
Lifting of the Excavator……………………………………………………………. 80
Lifting……………………………………………………………………….. 80
Basics When Lifting with Cables or Straps……………………………………… 80
Safety Aspects when Lifting with Cables or Straps………………………………. 80
Lifting Procedures for the Excavator………………………………………….. 80
Maintenance……………………………………………………………………….. 82
Maintenance Intervals…………………………………………………………… 82
Opening and Closing of Covers……………………………………………………. 87
Opening/Closing of the Engine Hood……………………………………………. 87
Opening/Closing of the Side Cover…………………………………………….. 87
Where to Store the Tool……………………………………………………… 88
Cup Holder…………………………………………………………………. 88
Where to Store the Grease Gun………………………………………………… 88
Where to Keep Operator’s Manual………………………………………………. 88
Daily Checks…………………………………………………………………… 89
Checking Coolant Level………………………………………………………. 89
Checking Fuel Level…………………………………………………………. 89
Checking Engine Oil Level……………………………………………………. 90
Checking Hydraulic Oil Level…………………………………………………. 90
Checking V-Belt…………………………………………………………….. 91
Checking Radiator and Oil Cooler……………………………………………… 91
Checking Washer Liquid………………………………………………………. 92
Checking and Cleaning Engine and Electrical Wiring……………………………… 92
Washing Whole Machine……………………………………………………….. 92
Greasing Front Attachments (without Bucket Pin and Boom Swing Fulcrum)……………. 92
Greasing Bucket Pin…………………………………………………………. 93
Greasing Boom Swing Fulcrum………………………………………………….. 93
Regular Checks and Maintenance Work………………………………………………….. 94
Every 50 Service Hours………………………………………………………….. 94
Draining Fuel Tank………………………………………………………….. 94
Draining Water Separator…………………………………………………….. 94
Checking Battery Condition…………………………………………………… 95
Greasing Swing Bearing Teeth…………………………………………………. 96
Every 200 Service Hours…………………………………………………………. 97
Adjusting V-Belt Tension…………………………………………………….. 97
Checking Radiator Hoses and Clamps……………………………………………. 98
Grease Swing Ball Bearing……………………………………………………. 98
Inspection and Cleaning Air Filter Element…………………………………….. 98
Air Filter Maintenance………………………………………………………. 99
Cleaning Evacuator Valve…………………………………………………….. 99
Checking Diesel Participate (DPF) Muffler……………………………………… 99
Checking Fuel Line and Intake Air Line…………………………………………100
Air Conditioner…………………………………………………………………100
Cleaning Air Filter………………………………………………………….100
Checking Air Conditioner Condenser…………………………………………….101
Every 600 Service Hours………………………………………………………….101
Changing Engine Oil………………………………………………………….101
Replacing Engine Oil Filter Cartridge………………………………………….102
Drive Unit Oil Change………………………………………………………..102
Replacing Fuel Filter Cartridge……………………………………………….103
Replacing Breather Filter…………………………………………………….103
Replacing Fan Belt…………………………………………………………..103
Every 1000 Service Hours…………………………………………………………103
Replacing the Hydraulic Pilot Filter Element……………………………………103
Replacing Hydraulic Return Filter Element………………………………………104
Hydraulic Oil Change…………………………………………………………104
Hydraulic Oil Check with Hydraulic Hammers……………………………………..105
Every 1000 Service Hours or Once a Year……………………………………………106
Replacing Air Filter Element………………………………………………….106
Every 1500 Service Hours…………………………………………………………106
Checking Injector Tip………………………………………………………..106
Replacing Oil Separator Element and O Ring……………………………………..106
Checking EGR Cooler………………………………………………………….107
Every 2000 Service Hours…………………………………………………………107
Checking the Alternator and Starter Motor………………………………………107
Every 3000 Service Hours…………………………………………………………107
Checking EGR System………………………………………………………….107
Checking Turbocharger………………………………………………………..107
Cleaning Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)……………………………………….107
Annual Servicing………………………………………………………………..107
Checking Air-Conditioner Pipes and Hoses……………………………………….107
Checking Exhaust Manifold…………………………………………………….107
Checking Intake Air Line for Air Leaks…………………………………………107
Checking Boost Sensor and AFS…………………………………………………107
Checking Condition of Diesel Particulate Filter Muffler………………………….107
Checking Diesel Particulate Filter Differential Pressure Pipes and Hoses…………..107
Checking Diesel Particulate Filter Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor…………………107
Checking EGR Piping for Gas Leak………………………………………………107
Biennial Servicing………………………………………………………………108
Replacing Air Conditioner Pipes and Hoses………………………………………108
Replacement of Radiator Hoses and Hose Clamps…………………………………..108
Changing Radiator Coolant…………………………………………………….108
Replacing Fuel Hoses and Clamps……………………………………………….109
Replacing Intake Air Line…………………………………………………….110
Replacement of Oil Separator Rubber Hose……………………………………….110
Replacement of Diesel Particulate Filter ………………………………………110
Replacement of Suction Pipe Downstream the AFS………………………………….110
Replacement of Boost Sensor Pressure Rubber Piping………………………………110
Replacement of EGR Cooler Hose………………………………………………..110
Servicing as Required……………………………………………………………110
Checking Amount of Refrigerant (gas)…………………………………………..110
Other Adjustments and Replacements……………………………………………………111
Purging of the Fuel System……………………………………………………….111
Adjustment of Tracks…………………………………………………………….111
Special Information when Using Rubber Tracks……………………………………112
Changing the Bucket……………………………………………………………..113
Fuses………………………………………………………………………….113
Replacing Fuses……………………………………………………………..113
Fuse Capacities and Circuits………………………………………………….114
Auxiliary Electric…………………………………………………………..115
Slow Blow Fuse………………………………………………………………115
Troubleshooting…………………………………………………………………….116
Operation Under Cold Weather Conditions……………………………………………….118
Preparation for Operation in Cold Weather………………………………………….118
Procedure after Done Work………………………………………………………..118
Long Storage……………………………………………………………………….119
Recommended Oils……………………………………………………………………121
Appendices…………………………………………………………………………123
Main Dimensions…………………………………………………………………123
Lifting Capacity……………………………………………………………………124
List of Screens…………………………………………………………………….127
List of Normal Screens…………………………………………………………..127
Navigation List of Screens……………………………………………………….128

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