Kubota R540 User Manual

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English (Australia)
Code No. R5533-8130-2
MODEL R540
1BBABBKAP0460
1BBABBKAP0450
2101-0939
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
R540
KUBOTA
WHEEL LOADER

Kubota R540 Specifications

General

Operating Weight	9171 lbs (4160 kg)
Bucket Capacity	0.8 cu. yd (0.6 m3)
Horsepower	51.0 hp (38.0 kW)
Lift Capacity	1, 950 kg
Lift Capacity at Full Height	1, 950 kg

Summary

SAFE OPERATION

PRECAUTIONS BEFORE OPERATING THE WHEEL LOADER

General safe operation and handling procedures for the machine.

Precautions of ROPS and FOPS

Safety guidelines for Roll-Over Protective Structures and Falling Objects Protective Structures.

PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATING THE MACHINE

Essential safety measures and procedures for operating the machine.

PRECAUTIONS FOR TRAVELING

Safety guidelines for traveling on public roads and general travel precautions.

DEALER SERVICE

Warranty policy

Details of the KUBOTA Limited Express Warranty for the wheel loader.

SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATION TABLE

Technical specifications for the R540 model, including dimensions and capacities.

MACHINE PARTS

DESCRIPTION OF MACHINE PARTS

Identification of major machine components for Canopy and Cabin types.

INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS

SWITCHES

Identification and function of various machine switches.

CONTROL PEDALS AND LEVERS

Identification of steering wheel, operating levers, and pedals.

INSTRUMENT PANEL

Detailed layout and identification of indicators and gauges on the instrument panel.

CHECKS BEFORE STARTING THE MACHINE

DAILY CHECK ITEMS

Essential daily checks to ensure proper machine condition before starting.

CHECKS FOR THE SWITCHES

Procedures for checking the functionality of various machine switches.

Differential lock switch

Operation and precautions for the differential lock switch.

Float switch

Operation of the float switch for the lift arms.

CHECKS FOR THE INDICATORS

Engine oil pressure warning indicator

Function of the engine oil pressure warning indicator and its meaning.

Fuel gauge

How to read the fuel gauge and fuel stock indicator.

Overheat warning

Warnings and actions for engine overheating conditions.

CHECKS FOR THE SAFETY LEVERS AND THE APPLIANCE

Safety key start system

Prevents machine movement by ensuring parking brake is engaged.

Steering frame lock

Locks front and rear frames to prevent articulation during servicing.

CABIN TYPE MACHINE

CHECKS FOR THE AIR CONDITIONER [Cabin type only]

Procedures for operating the cabin air conditioner.

OPERATION OF THE ENGINE

PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATING THE ENGINE

Essential safety precautions when operating the engine.

DPF regeneration process

Explanation of regeneration modes: Auto, Parked, and Inhibit.

Operating the machine for Parked Regeneration Mode

Procedure for performing Parked Regeneration Mode.

STARTING THE ENGINE

Precautions for starting the machine

Safety measures to take before starting the engine.

STOPPING THE ENGINE

Procedure for safely stopping the engine.

STARTING THE ENGINE WITH AN AUXILIARY BATTERY

Guidelines for starting the engine using an auxiliary battery.

OPERATION OF THE MACHINE

PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATING THE MACHINE

General safety precautions for operating the machine.

TRAVELING WITH MACHINE

Procedures and precautions for moving the machine.

STOPPING THE MACHINE

Procedures for safely stopping the machine.

OPERATING THE LIFT ARM

OPERATING THE BUCKET

AUXILIARY PORT OPERATION

Selecting the action modes

How to select and set action modes for hydraulic attachments.

Handling the AUX port

Procedure for handling the AUX port, including sending oil to ports A and B.

Setting the maximum flow volume

How to set the maximum flow volume for AUX port action modes.

RELEASING THE PRESSURE TRAPPED IN THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

QUICK COUPLER

Attaching the attachments to the quick coupler

Safety precautions and steps for attaching attachments to the quick coupler.

Detaching the attachments from the quick coupler

Safety precautions and steps for detaching attachments from the quick coupler.

HOW TO USE THE INCHING AND BRAKE PEDAL

Operating the inching and brake pedal

How to operate the inching and brake pedal for stopping and approaching.

Using the inching and brake pedal according to the job

Applying the inching and brake pedal for specific jobs like loading and refilling.

TYPICAL JOBS USING A WHEEL LOADER

Digging and loading job

Steps for performing digging and loading tasks.

Leveling the ground

How to level the ground using the bucket.

Loading method onto a truck

Overview of loading methods onto a truck.

TRANSPORTING BY TRUCK

LOADING THE MACHINE ON AND FROM A TRUCK

Safety precautions and steps for loading/unloading onto a truck.

PRECAUTIONS FOR TRANSPORTING

General safety precautions to follow during transportation.

LIFTING THE MACHINE

PRECAUTIONS FOR LIFTING THE MACHINE

Safety instructions and important points for lifting the machine.

HANDLING THE WHEEL LOADER IN COLD WEATHER

PREPARATION FOR OPERATION OF THE MACHINE IN COLD WEATHER

Preparations needed for operating the machine in cold weather conditions.

MAINTENANCE

PRECAUTIONS FOR MAINTENANCE

General safety precautions to follow before performing maintenance.

MAINTENANCE INTERVALS

PERIODIC SERVICE

DAILY CHECK

Importance of proper daily maintenance for preventing trouble.

Checking and replenishing the engine oil

Procedure for checking and adding engine oil.

Checking and replenishing the hydraulic oil

Procedure for checking and adding hydraulic oil.

Checking and replenishing the fuel

Procedure for checking and adding fuel, including precautions.

SERVICE EVERY 50 HOURS

Charging the battery

Safety precautions and procedures for charging the battery.

SERVICE EVERY 250 HOURS

Checking the fan belt tension

How to check and adjust the fan belt tension.

Cleaning and checking the air cleaner element

How to clean and check the air cleaner element.

Changing the engine oil

Safety precautions and procedure for changing engine oil.

SERVICE EVERY 500 HOURS

Checking and replenishing the oil in the front and the rear axle differential case and the reduction gear case

Checking and replenishing oil in axle differential and reduction gear cases.

Replacing the fuel filter

Safety precautions and procedure for replacing the fuel filter.

SERVICE EVERY 1000 HOURS

Changing the hydraulic oil and the suction filter

Procedure for changing hydraulic oil and suction filter.

SERVICE EVERY 1500 HOURS

Replacing the oil separator element

Safety precautions and procedure for replacing the oil separator element.

SERVICE EVERY 2000 HOURS

Checking the alternator and the starter motor

Checking and maintaining the alternator and starter motor.

ANNUAL SERVICING

Checking the electrical leads and the terminals

Checking electrical leads, connectors, and terminals for condition.

BIENNIAL SERVICING

Replacing the fuel hoses and the clamps

Warning and procedure for replacing fuel hoses and clamps.

Replacing the radiator hoses (water pipes)

Replacing radiator hoses and clips.

SERVICING AS REQUIRED

Replacing and repairing the electrical system

Replacing and repairing the electrical system, including fuses.

Draining the fuel filter by draining the water separator

Procedure to drain fuel filter and water separator if indicator is on.

Bleeding the fuel system

Procedure to bleed air from the fuel system.

SERVICE FOR TIRES

Precautions for handling the tires

Safety precautions before changing tires.

Checking the tire pressure

How to check tire pressure and its importance.

COMPLETION OF OPERATION AND STORING

STORING THE MACHINE

Safety precautions and procedures for storing the machine.

RECOMMENDED OILS

RECOMMENDED OIL LIST

List of recommended oils, fluids, and their specifications.

BIODIESEL FUEL (BDF)

TROUBLESHOOTING

TROUBLESHOOTING OF THE ENGINE AND OTHER SYSTEMS

Table of common troubles, their causes, and countermeasures.

LIST OF ERROR CODE NUMBERS

APPENDIX

SERVICE HOUR METER

Information on the service hour meter and maintenance messages.