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Kubota KX 018-4 User Manual

Kubota KX 018-4
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(Australia)
RG158-8193-1
1BAAACDAP2310

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Kubota KX 018-4 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Bucket Capacity0.04 m³
Engine Power11.8 kW
Engine Gross Power14.8 kW
Width990 mm
Transport Length3, 710 mm
Transport Width990 mm
Transport Height2, 350 mm

Summary

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

FOREWORD

SAFETY FIRST

Explains safety alert symbol and definitions for DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, IMPORTANT, and NOTE.

SAFE OPERATION

BEFORE OPERATION

Details pre-operation checks and safety guidelines, including track width and seat belt usage.

OPERATING THE EXCAVATOR

Covers safe mounting/dismounting, starting procedure, dozer blade position, and ventilation.

AFTER OPERATION

Details procedures for parking the excavator safely, stopping the engine, and securing the machine.

SAFE LOADING AND TRANSPORT OF THE EXCAVATOR

Outlines regulations and procedures for safely loading and transporting the excavator on a vehicle.

MAINTENANCE SAFETY

Details safety precautions before performing maintenance, including cooling, refueling, and battery handling.

DANGER, WARNING AND CAUTION LABELS

Illustrates and describes various danger, warning, and caution labels found on the machine.

CAUTION LABELS

Details specific caution labels regarding scalding, fire risk, and explosive gases related to the battery.

WARNING: BOOM PINCH POINTS

Warns about boom pinch points and advises to keep out of the area for safety.

CAUTION: PERSONAL INJURY PRECAUTIONS

Covers general safety for personal injury, including reading the manual, checking area, and using seat belts.

WARNING: DOZER BLADE LOCATION

Emphasizes knowing the dozer blade location to avoid unexpected movement and crushing hazards.

LIFTING CAPACITY TABLES

Presents lifting capacity tables for KX016-4 and KX018-4 models under various conditions.

DESCRIPTION OF MACHINE PARTS

INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROL ELEMENTS

Control Pedals and Levers

Illustrates and identifies the various control pedals and levers used for operating the excavator.

Instrument Panel Indicators

Explains the various lamps, gauges, and LCD display elements on the instrument panel.

CHECKS BEFORE START

OPERATION OF THE ENGINE

Starting the Engine

Details the step-by-step procedure for starting the excavator's engine safely.

Overheat Warning

Explains overheat warnings, their indicators, and immediate actions to take.

Checkpoints after Starting the Engine

Lists essential checks to perform after starting the engine but before operation.

STARTING THE ENGINE UNDER COLD CONDITIONS

Provides specific procedures and precautions for starting the engine in cold weather.

Precautions in case of Overheat

Details steps to take if the engine overheats, including safe cooling procedures.

STOPPING THE ENGINE

Warns about safe engine stopping procedures to prevent accidents.

STARTING WITH AN AUXILIARY BATTERY

Provides detailed safety guidelines and procedures for jump-starting the excavator with an auxiliary battery.

EXCAVATOR OPERATION

RUNNING-IN OF THE NEW EXCAVATOR

Explains the importance of the running-in period for excavator longevity and performance.

STARTING

Covers essential starting procedures including wearing seat belts and adjusting the operator's seat.

Seat Belt

Emphasizes the mandatory use of the seat belt with ROPS/OPG for operator safety.

Lock Lever (Unload Lever)

Explains the function of the lock lever and its role in preventing accidental movement.

OPERATION OF TRACK WIDTH CHANGE

Details how to change the excavator's track width for different operating conditions.

OPERATION OF THE DOZER

Explains how to operate the dozer blade for raising, lowering, and earth moving.

DRIVING SAFETY

Covers critical safety precautions for driving the excavator, including proximity checks and track direction.

Drive Levers (Right, Left)

Explains the function of the drive levers for forward, backward, and straight movement of the excavator.

TURNS

Covers safe turning procedures, including pivot turns and cautions about slopes.

UP AND DOWNHILL DRIVING

Provides safety precautions and techniques for driving the excavator uphill and downhill.

TWO PATTERN SELECTION SYSTEM(TPSS)

Explains the Two Pattern Selection System (TPSS) for choosing control lever patterns.

OPERATION OF THE BOOM

Explains how to raise and lower the boom, including notes on the cushion cylinder function.

OPERATION OF THE ARM

Details how to move the arm in and out, with notes on potential momentary stops.

OPERATION OF THE BUCKET

Explains how to operate the bucket for digging, crowd, and dump functions.

SWIVEL(UNIT SWING)OPERATION

Covers the operation of the swivel (unit swing) function and safety precautions.

BOOM SWING OPERATION

Details how to operate the boom swing pedal to swing the boom left or right.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON EXCAVATOR OPERATION

Provides important operational advice, including avoiding certain work methods and ensuring correct machine support.

PARKING ON A SLOPE

Details the procedure for safely parking the excavator on a slope.

TRANSPORTING THE EXCAVATOR ON A VEHICLE

Transporting on a truck

Outlines steps for safely loading and securing the excavator onto a truck bed.

LIFTING OF THE EXCAVATOR

Lifting Procedure for the Excavator

Details the specific steps and points for safely lifting the excavator.

MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE INTERVALS

Presents a detailed chart of maintenance tasks and their recommended intervals based on hour meter readings.

MAINTENANCE INTERVALS (continued)

Continues the maintenance schedule, detailing intervals for various components and fluids.

DAILY CHECKS

Covers essential daily checks for safety and machine longevity, focusing on coolant and fuel levels.

Checking Engine Oil Level

Provides instructions and safety precautions for checking the engine oil level.

Checking Hydraulic Oil Level

Details the procedure and safety measures for checking the hydraulic oil level.

Lubrication Points

Illustrates and lists all lubrication points on the excavator that require greasing.

REGULAR CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE WORK

CAUTION: Before Maintenance

Reiterates safety warnings and preparation steps before performing maintenance.

EVERY 50 SERVICE HOURS

Lists maintenance tasks required every 50 service hours.

Changing Engine Oil(First Engine Oil Change after 50 Service Hours)

Details the procedure for changing the engine oil and oil filter.

Drive unit Oil Change(First Oil Change of the 50 hours)

Details the procedure for changing the drive unit oil.

Hydraulic Oil Change (Including Replacing Suction Filter in Hydraulic Tank)

Provides a detailed procedure for changing hydraulic oil and replacing suction/return filters.

OTHER ADJUSTMENTS AND REPLACEMENTS

TROUBLESHOOTING

KUBOTA I.C.S. NAVIGATION LIST OF MESSAGES

Provides a list of error messages displayed by the Kubota Intelligent Control System (ICS).

Service hour meter messages

Explains how service hour meter messages appear when maintenance intervals are reached.

OPERATION UNDER COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS

PREPARATION FOR OPERATION IN COLD WEATHER

Details necessary preparations for operating the excavator in cold weather, including fluid changes and battery care.

LONG STORAGE

RECOMMENDED OILS

LIFTING CAPACITY

WARNING: Lifting Capacity Limits

Emphasizes critical warnings about not exceeding lifting capacity tables and ground conditions.

LIFTING CAPACITY TABLES

Presents detailed lifting capacity tables for various configurations of KX016-4 and KX018-4 excavators.

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