Name: Kubota U17-3a
Brand: Kubota
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12/2015

Operation

Seat belt

z Buckle up the seat belt (1).

z Check that the seat belt is fastened tightly.

Do not operate the excavator without the seat belt fas-

tened.

STOP

Table of Contents3
Abbreviations8
General Symbols9
General Information11
Foreword11
EC Declaration of Conformity11
Date of Issue of the Operating Instructions12
Operating Personnel12
Location of the Operating Instructions12
Spare Parts13
Safety Rules14
Basic Safety Instructions14
Duties, Liability and Warranty14
Safety Symbols15
Approved Use16
Unapproved Use16
Special Duties of the Owner17
Noise Emission and Vibration18
Safety Instructions on the Excavator19
Safety Devices25
Locking the Controls25
Engine Stop Knob25
Protective Structure of Canopy27
Hazards Coming from the Hydraulic System27
Fire Protection28
Recovery, Loading and Transport29
Safety Rules for Recovery29
Safety Rules While Loading with a Crane29
Safety Rules for Transport30
Recovery31
Hoisting the Excavator with a Crane31
Transport on a Flat Bed Trailer33
Description of the Excavator35
Dimensions35
Specifications37
Identification of the Excavator38
Serial # of the Machine38
Engine Number38
Standard Equipment39
Assembly and Functions40
Component Overview40
Operator's Place41
Left Control Console41
Drive Levers and Control Pedals42
Right Control Console42
Display and Control Unit44
Other Equipment at the Operator's Place46
Cup Holder46
12-V Socket46
Dozer/Extendable Track Width Selector Lever46
Other Equipment to be Found on the Machine47
Main Battery47
Return Change Valve for Direct Return Flow47
Tank Filler Neck47
Main Fuses48
Coolant Radiator and Hydraulic Oil Radiator48
Hydraulic System49
Engine Compartment50
Operation51
Safety Rules for Operation51
Safety for Children52
Guiding the Operator52
Working in the Vicinity of Overhead Power Lines53
Working in the Vicinity of Underground Power Lines53
Initial Operation53
Getting on the Excavator54
Explanation of the Display Indications54
Setting the Clock55
Running in the Excavator56
Special Maintenance Instructions56
Pre-Operational Services56
Walk-Around Inspection56
Dust Valve - Clean57
Engine Oil Level - Check57
Coolant Level - Check57
Coolant Radiator and Oil Cooler - Check58
V-Belt - Check58
Exhaust System Leakage - Check58
Hydraulic Oil - Check59
Water Separator - Check59
Bucket Bolt and Bucket Linkage Bolt - Grease60
Swing Bracket - Grease60
Other Greasing Points - Grease61
Fuel Level - Check62
Electrical Instrumentation - Check62
Setting up the Workplace63
Adjusting the Operator's Seat63
Seat Belt64
Operating the Excavator65
Safety Instructions for Starting the Engine65
Starting the Engine66
Stopping the Engine67
Observation of the Displays after Starting and During Operation68
Adjusting of the Track Width71
Adjusting the Dozer Width72
Driving the Excavator73
Driving Uphill and Downhill76
Stopping on Gradients76
Notes for Rubber Crawler Operation77
Excavation Work (Operating the Controls)78
Note on Using Wider and Deeper Buckets78
Operating the Dozer79
Overview of Control Lever Functions80
Operating the Boom80
Operating the Arm81
Operating the Bucket82
Swivelling the Swivel Frame83
Swinging the Boom83
Operating the Auxiliary Port84
Return Change Valve for Direct Return Flow86
Depressurising the Hydraulic System87
Placing out of Operation87
Operating Other Equipment at the Operator's Place88
Operating the Rotary Beacon (Accessories)88
Operating the 12 V Plug88
Operating the Working Lights88
Cold Weather Operation89
Necessary Preparations Prior to the Winter Season89
Operation During the Winter Season89
Jump-Starting the Excavator90
Operating in Emergency Situations91
Engine Stop Knob91
Manual Lowering of the Front Attachments91
Maintenance92
Refilling the Coolant92
Refuelling the Excavator93
Bleeding the Fuel System93
Replacing the Fuses94
Fuse Layout of the Fuse Box95
Main Fuses95
Cleaning the Excavator96
Cleaning the Extendable Track Width96
Replacing the Bucket97
Anti-Theft System97
Black (Individual) Key98
Red Key (for Registering)98
The Key System98
Registering a Black Key for the Machine99
Troubleshooting101
Safety Rules for Troubleshooting101
Troubleshooting: before Operation101
Troubleshooting: Operation102
Troubleshooting: Display Indications103
Maintenance106
Safety Rules for Maintenance106
Personnel Requirements106
Repair Work on the Machine107
Maintenance Intervals107
Maintenance Interval Display107
Operator Maintenance Chart108
Skilled Personnel Maintenance Chart110
Recommended Lubricants112
Make the Maintenance Points Accessible114
Tilting the Operator's Seat114
Opening and Closing the Engine Compartment Cover114
Opening and Closing the Left Service Cover115
Opening/Closing the Fuel Filler Flap115
Attaching and Removing the Engine Compartment Cover below the Operator's Seat116
Attaching and Removing the Cover below the Operator's Seat116
Maintenance Work for the Operator117
Every 50 Hours of Operation117
Battery Service117
Battery - Check117
Battery - Load118
Battery - Change119
Swivel Gear - Grease119
Crawler Tension - Check/Adjust120
Crawler Tension - Check120
Crawler Tension - Adjust121
Water Separator - Clean121
Every 200 Hours of Operation123
Swivel Bearing - Grease123
Air Filter Element - Check/Clean123
Coolant Hoses and Clamps - Check124
Fuel Line and Intake Air Hose - Check124
Fuel Tank - Drain125
Every 1000 Hours of Operation125
Air Filter Element - Change125
Servicing by Skilled Personnel126
Every 250 Hours of Operation126
V-Belt - Adjust126
Pilot Valve Linkage - Grease126
Every 500 Hours of Operation127
Engine Oil and Engine Oil Filter - Change127
Engine Oil - Drain127
Engine Oil Filter - Change127
Engine Oil - Fill128
Drive Unit Oil - Change128
Fuel Filter Cartridge - Change129
Return Filter - Change130
Every 1000 Hours of Operation131
Hydraulic Oil - Fill/Change131
Hydraulic Oil - Drain131
Hydraulic Oil - Fill132
Suction Filter - Change132
In-Line Filter - Change133
Every 2 Years134
Coolant - Change134
Check Bolted Joints136
Tightening Torque for Screws136
Tightening Torque for Hose Clamps136
Tightening Torque for Hydraulic Hoses136
Tightening Torque for Hydraulic Pipes137
Tightening Torque for Hydraulic Adapters137
Safety Inspection138
Taking out of Service and Storage139
Safety Rules for Taking out of Service and Storage139
Storage Conditions139
Measures before Taking out of Service139
Measures During Taking out of Service139
Start-Up after Taking out of Service140
Lifting Capacity of the Excavator141
Constructive Calculation of Lifting Capacity141
Lifting Attachment142
Load Suspension Device143
Max. Lifting Capacity When Rotating up to 360144
Accessories147
KUBOTA Rotary Beacon147
KUBOTA Pipe Safety Valve147
Note on Use148

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Kubota U17-3a Specifications

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Bucket Capacity	0.04 m³
Make	Kubota
Model	U17-3a
Category	Excavators
Width	980 mm
Engine Model	Kubota D902
Engine Net Power	11.8 kW
Transport Width	980 mm

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