Kubota tractor (BX25DLB-AU, LA240A, LA240A, AU-SG, BT602). OPERATOR'S MANUAL - part 34

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REMOVING THE LOADER

10.Start the engine and run at idle. Slowly move the

loader control lever to rollback position to raise the
loader side frames up and out of the receivers of the
main frames as shown.

11.Stop the engine.
12.Slowly release all hydraulic pressure by moving the

loader control lever in all directions.

13.Disconnect the 4 hoses with quick couplers at the

control valve and place them on the right side of the
boom.

14.Place the protective caps and plugs on the quick

coupler ends.

15.Start the engine and slowly back the tractor away from

the loader.

STORAGE OF THE LOADER

1. Store the loader in a clean dry place.
2. Make sure the loader is properly supported.
3. Attach the protective plugs and caps to the couplers to

protect from dust.

4. Check hydraulic hoses and connections. Repair or

replace if necessary.

5. Repair or replace any worm, damaged or missing

parts.

6. Lubricate loader as described "LUBRICATION" in

"MAINTENANCE OF THE LOADER" section.

7. Apply a coat of grease to all exposed cylinder rods and

mounting pins to prevent rust.

8. Repaint worn or scratched parts.

(1) Loader control lever

(1) Protective plug

106 REINSTALLING THE LOADER

REINSTALLING THE LOADER

To avoid personal injury:
A

When starting the engine and operating the
control lever, always sit in the operator's seat.

1. Slowly drive the tractor between the loader side

frames until the rear portion of both side frames
touches the main frames as shown.

2. Stop the engine.
3. Connect 4 hoses with couplers to the nipples on the

control valve as indicated with color marks. Then
connect the protective caps and plugs to each other.

[Spill guard model only]

A

The hydraulic hoses and the spill guard hoses are
routed as shown below.

(1) Side frame
(2) Main frame

(1) Hoses

(1) Hydraulic hoses with couplers 
(2) Spill guard hoses
(3) Hydraulic hose with coupler (White)

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REINSTALLING THE LOADER

4. Start the engine and run at idle.
5. Slowly move the loader control lever to dump position

to lower the side frames into the main frames and
engage the bosses of the main frames to the guide
bosses of the side frames. Then lift the front wheels
slightly with the loader.

A

Do not attempt to lift the front wheels with the stand.

6. Stop the engine. Reinstall the mounting pins and

secure them with the locking rods.

7. Start the engine.
8. Raise the boom until the stand can be rotated.
9. Stop the engine.
10. Store the stand to their original positions and secure it

with the spring pin as shown.

11. Start the engine.
12. Lower the boom and level the bucket. 

(1) Loader control lever 

(1) Mounting pin 

(1) Stand 
(2) Spring pin

108 REMOVING THE BACKHOE

REMOVING THE BACKHOE

REMOVAL OF THE BACKHOE

To avoid personal injury:
A

Before starting the engine, always sit in the
tractor operator's seat.

A

Before getting off the tractor, make sure that
PTO lever is off and range gear shift lever is in
neutral. Then set the parking brake.

A

Keep hands, feet and body from between
tractor and backhoe. Never allow any part of
body under the machine.

A

Before leaving the backhoe operator's seat,
fully lower the boom to the ground.

A

Before removing the backhoe, set the swing
lock pin.

A

Before removing the backhoe, set the engine speed
low idle.

A

For removing the backhoe, locate the tractor / loader /
backhoe on a flat level and hard surface, preferably
concrete.
If the surface is soft, place a board on the ground for
the bucket and stabilizers.

1. Set the swing lock pin to prevent the pivoting of the

boom before removing the backhoe.

2. Stand beside the rear tire, fully close the dipperstick,

curl the bucket and lower the boom until the back of
bucket contacts the ground.

3. Keep the stabilizer pads at about 381 mm high.

4. Raise the rear wheels slightly with the boom and

remove the mounting pins.

5. Put the mounting pins in the holes on the step of the

backhoe.

(1) Swing lock pin

(A) 381 mm

(1) Mounting pin

(1) Mounting pins