Kubota tractor (BX25DLB-AU, LA240A, LA240A, AU-SG, BT602). OPERATOR'S MANUAL - part 12

INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS

Foot and Hand Controls

ILLUSTRATED CONTENTS

(1) Brake pedal......................................................................... 24,32,34,38
(2) Parking brake lock pedal..................................................... 24,32,34,38
(3) 3-Point hitch lowering speed knob.......................................

(4) Cutting height control dial....................................................

(5) PTO select lever..................................................................

(6) PTO clutch lever..................................................................

24,44

(7) Differential lock pedal..........................................................

(8) Speed set rod .....................................................................

(9) Hand throttle lever..............................................................

24,34

(10) Loader control lever..........................................................

58,59

(11) Lock lever..........................................................................

24,62

(12) Speed control pedal..........................................................

24,35

(13) Hydraulic control lever.......................................................

24,49,52

(14) Front wheel drive lever......................................................

(15) Range gear shift lever (Hi-Lo)............................................

24,33

(16) Operator's seat..................................................................

(17) Seat belt............................................................................

PRE-OPERATION CHECK OF THE TRACTOR

PRE-OPERATION CHECK OF THE TRACTOR

DAILY CHECK

To prevent trouble from occurring, it is important to know
the condition of the tractor well. Check it before starting.

To avoid personal injury:
A

Be sure to check and service the tractor on a
level surface with the engine shut off and the
parking brake "ON" and implement lowered to
the ground.

Check item
- Walk around inspection
- Check engine oil level
- Check transmission oil level
- Check coolant level
- Clean grill and radiator screen
- Check air cleaner evacuator valve
(When used in a dusty place)
- Check brake pedal
- Check indicators, gauges and meter
- Check lights
- Check wire harness
- Check seat belt and ROPS
- Check movable parts
- Refuel
(See "DAILY CHECK" in "PERIODIC SERVICE OF
THE TRACTOR" section.)
- Care of danger, warning and caution labels
(See "DANGER, WARNING AND CAUTION LABELS"
in "SAFE OPERATION" section.)

PRE-OPERATION CHECK OF THE LOADER

PRE-OPERATION CHECK OF THE LOADER

LUBRICATION

Lubricate all grease fittings with SAE multipurpose
grease.

TRANSMISSION FLUID

Check tractor transmission fluid level. Add fluid if
necessary. Refer to the tractor's Operator's Manual for
instructions and proper fluid. Repeat this check after
purging air from the system. At that time, it will be
necessary to add transmission fluid.

To check tractor transmission fluid level, lower the
bucket to the ground and lower the 3 point hitch.

REAR BALLAST

[Standard model]

To avoid personal injury:
A

For tractor stability and operator's safety, rear
ballast should be added to the rear of the
tractor in the form of 3-point counter weight
and rear wheel ballast. The amount of rear
ballast will depend on the application.

Liquid ballast in rear tires

Water and calcium chloride solution provides a safe and
economical ballast. Used properly, it will not damage tires,
tubes or rims. The addition of calcium chloride is
recommended to prevent the water from freezing. Use of
this method of weighting the wheels has full approval of
the tire manufacturers. See your tire dealer for this
service.
Liquid weight per tire (75 Percent filled)

Do not fill tires with water or solution more than 75% of
full capacity (to the valve stem level at 12 o'clock
position).

When mounting a heavy rear implement, liquid in the
tires may not be required.

Do not add liquid ballast or any other weights to the
front tires.

Implement as Counter Weight

Box Blade

Approx. 190 kg

Rear Blade

Rotary Tiller

Ballast Box

Tire sizes

26 x 12-12

Slush free at -10
Solid at -30
[Approx. 1 kg CaCl per 4 L of water]

45 kg

Slush free at -24
Solid at -47
[Approx. 1.5 kg CaCl per 4 L of water]

50 kg

Slush free at -47
Solid at -52
[Approx. 2.25 kg CaCl per 4 L of water]

56 kg

(1) Air

(2) Water

(A) Correct: 75% Full
Air compresses like a cushion
(B) Incorrect: 100% Full
Water can not be compressed

PRE-OPERATION CHECK OF THE LOADER

[Spill guard model]

To avoid personal injury or death:
A

Do not exceed ROL (Rated operation load).

Do not operate the loader without counter
weight.

Do not exceed 10 km/h when travelling with
load.

ROL is calculated with standard bucket.
Optional attachments (4IN1 bucket etc.) will
reduce ROL.

[With counter weight]

[With backhoe]

*Be sure to install the counter weight approved by
KUBOTA.

The use of a counter weight significantly reduces the front
axle and tire load during loader operation. It also
increases the fore/aft stability of the tractor/loader by
shifting weight from the front axle to the rear axle. Failure
to use the recommended counter weight can result in
damage to the tractor, reduced braking capability, and
instability of the tractor/loader.

Water ballasting the rear tires of the tractor does not
reduce the front axle load.

Rated operation load (ROL)

190 kg

Counter weight required

*170 kg

Rated operation load (ROL)

220 kg

(1) Counter weight

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