Kubota B26TL User Manual

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34 ) 91 - 508 - 6442
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63 ) 2 - 422 - 3500
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886 ) 7 - 702 - 2333
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16
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Pathumthani
12120 ,THAILAND
Telephone:(
66 ) 2 - 909 - 0300
Korea :KUBOTAKOREACO.,LTD.
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82 )- 63 - 544 - 5822
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91 ) 44 - 6104 - 1500
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84 )- 650 - 3577 - 507
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Telephone :( 614 ) 835 - 1100
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Telephone :( 770 ) 995 - 8855

Kubota B26TL Specifications

General

Engine Power	24.8 HP (18.5 kW)
PTO Horsepower	19.5 HP (14.5 kW)
Drive Type	4WD
Hydraulic System	Open Center
Transmission	Hydrostatic
Type	Tractor Loader Backhoe

Summary

FOREWORD

SAFETY FIRST

Explains DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and IMPORTANT safety alert symbols.

SAFE OPERATION

BEFORE OPERATING THE TRACTOR

Details essential checks and precautions before starting tractor operation.

OPERATING THE TRACTOR

Covers safe practices for starting, working, and general operation of the tractor.

Operating on Slopes

Provides safety guidelines for operating the tractor on inclines and slopes.

Driving the Tractor on the Road

Outlines safe practices for operating the tractor on public roads.

PARKING THE TRACTOR

Instructions on how to safely park the tractor.

OPERATING THE PTO

Details safe procedures for operating the Power Take-Off (PTO).

SERVICING THE TRACTOR

Safety precautions to take before performing maintenance on the tractor.

DANGER, WARNING AND CAUTION LABELS OF THE TRACTOR

Identifies and explains various safety labels found on the tractor.

LOADER

BEFORE OPERATING THE LOADER

Essential safety checks and precautions before using the tractor loader.

OPERATING THE LOADER

Safe operating techniques and precautions for using the tractor loader.

SERVICING THE LOADER

Safety measures to follow when servicing or repairing the loader.

SPECIFICATIONS OF THE TRACTOR

SPECIFICATION TABLE

Provides detailed technical specifications for the tractor model.

TRAVELING SPEEDS

Lists the tractor's speed ranges in different gear settings.

SPECIFICATIONS OF THE LOADER

LOADER SPECIFICATIONS

Details general specifications for the loader model.

OPERATIONAL SPECIFICATIONS

Performance data and operating capabilities of the loader.

IMPLEMENT LIMITATIONS

Implement Specifications and Weights

Lists maximum allowable weights and sizes for tractor implements.

INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS

Instrument Panel, Switches and Hand Controls

Identifies and explains the tractor's dashboard instruments and controls.

Foot and Hand Controls

Details the location and function of foot pedals and hand levers.

PRE-OPERATION CHECK OF THE TRACTOR

PRE-OPERATION CHECK OF THE LOADER

PRE-OPERATION CHECKS

Pre-operation checks for the loader, including safety.

REAR BALLAST

Importance and types of rear ballast for tractor stability and safety.

OPERATING THE ENGINE

STARTING THE ENGINE

Step-by-step procedure for safely starting the tractor engine.

STOPPING THE ENGINE

Proper procedure for shutting down the tractor engine.

JUMP STARTING

Safety instructions and procedure for jump-starting the tractor battery.

OPERATING THE TRACTOR

STARTING

Steps for adjusting the operator's position and starting the tractor.

Operator's Seat

Instructions for adjusting the operator's seat for comfort and safety.

Seat Belt

Importance and usage of the seat belt for operator safety.

Tilt Steering Adjustment

How to adjust the steering wheel tilt angle for operator comfort.

Head Light / Turn Signal / Hazard Light Switch

Operation of lighting systems including headlights, turn signals, and hazard lights.

Brake Pedals (Right and Left)

Range Gear Shift Lever (L-M-H)

Front Wheel Drive Lever

Parking Brake Lever

Stopping

CHECK DURING DRIVING

Parking

Differential Lock

Operating the Tractor on a Road

Operating on Slopes and Rough Terrain

OPERATING THE LOADER

CONTROL LEVER

FILLING THE BUCKET

LIFTING THE LOAD

CARRYING THE LOAD

DUMPING THE BUCKET

LOADING FROM A BANK

HANDLING LARGE HEAVY OBJECTS

VALVE LOCK

ATTACHING ATTACHMENTS

DETACHING ATTACHMENTS

PTO

PTO OPERATION

PTO Clutch Lever

3-POINT HITCH & DRAWBAR

3-POINT HITCH (OPTION)

HYDRAULIC UNIT

3-POINT HITCH CONTROL SYSTEM

3-point Hitch Lowering Speed

TIRES, WHEELS AND BALLAST

TIRES

WHEEL ADJUSTMENT

Front Wheels

Rear Wheels

BALLAST

Rear Ballast

Liquid Ballast in Rear Tires

MAINTENANCE OF THE TRACTOR

SERVICE INTERVALS

LUBRICANTS, FUEL AND COOLANT

PERIODIC SERVICE OF THE TRACTOR

HOW TO OPEN THE HOOD

Side Cover

Front Cover

DAILY CHECK

Daily inspection routine for safety and machine readiness.

Checking Engine Oil Level

Checking Transmission Fluid Level

Checking Coolant Level

Checking Seat Belt, ROPS and FOPS

EVERY 50 HOURS

Lubricating Grease Fittings

Checking Engine Start System

EVERY 100 HOURS

Cleaning Air Cleaner Primary Element

EVERY 200 HOURS

Changing Engine Oil

EVERY 400 HOURS

EVERY 2 YEARS

Flush Cooling System and Changing Coolant

SERVICE AS REQUIRED

Bleeding Fuel System

MAINTENANCE OF THE LOADER

DAILY CHECKS

LUBRICATION

TIRE INFLATION

GENERAL TORQUE SPECIFICATION

STORAGE OF THE TRACTOR

TRACTOR STORAGE

REMOVING THE TRACTOR FROM STORAGE

TROUBLESHOOTING

ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING