Kubota KTH4815-2 Operator Manual — TOB-0070747

About this manual

Kubota published this Operator Manual for KTH4815-2. It is intended for safe operation, controls, routine checks, and source-supported maintenance, where those subjects appear in the source publication.

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Manual details

Manufacturer

Kubota

Manual type

Operator Manual

Models

KTH4815-2

Document number

TOB-0070747

Publication year

2023

Language

English

Page count

213

Product highlights

Maintenance

The manual includes a maintenance schedule and a lubrication chart.

Manual contents

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• Preface — p. 3
  • Applicable machines — p. 3
  • Language — p. 4
  • Manual storage — p. 4
  • Icons and signal words used in the document — p. 4
  • Illustrations — p. 5
  • Recommissioning — p. 6
  • Version history — p. 6
  • Typographical conventions — p. 7
  • EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY — p. 8
• 1 Introduction — p. 15
  • 1.1 Exclusions — p. 15
• 2 Description — p. 17
  • 2.1 Machine components — p. 17
  • 2.2 Auxiliary connections — p. 18
    • 2.2.1 Front — p. 18
      • 2.2.1.1 Standard hydraulic configuration — p. 18
      • 2.2.1.2 Hydraulic configuration option 1 — p. 19
      • 2.2.1.3 Hydraulic configuration option 2 — p. 20
      • 2.2.1.4 Hydraulic configuration option 3 — p. 21
      • 2.2.1.5 Hydraulic configuration option 4 — p. 22
      • 2.2.1.6 Hydraulic configuration option 5 — p. 23
    • 2.2.2 Rear — p. 24
      • 2.2.2.1 Hydraulic configuration rear — p. 24
  • 2.3 Electrical components — p. 25
    • 2.3.1 Jump-start connections (Optional) — p. 27
  • 2.4 Load Moment Indicator (LMI) — p. 27
  • 2.5 Cabin — p. 29
  • 2.6 ROPS and FOPS — p. 29
    • 2.6.1 Available options — p. 30
  • 2.7 Dashboard — p. 31
  • 2.8 DCU (Display Control Unit) — p. 32
    • 2.8.1 Controlling the DCU — p. 33
    • 2.8.2 Description — p. 34
      • 2.8.2.1 Main Screen — p. 34
      • 2.8.2.2 Menu Screen — p. 39
  • 2.9 Switch panels — p. 47
    • 2.9.1 Switch panel steering column — p. 47
    • 2.9.2 Right-hand switch panel — p. 49
    • 2.9.3 Lower switch panel — p. 51
  • 2.10 Seat heating (Optional) — p. 52
  • 2.11 Combination switch (Optional) — p. 52
  • 2.12 FCM (Function Control Module) — p. 53
  • 2.13 Radio (Optional) — p. 54
  • 2.14 Back up alarm (Optional) — p. 54
• 3 Applications — p. 55
  • 3.1 Public road — p. 55
  • 3.2 Trailer — p. 56
  • 3.3 Working surface and environment — p. 56
  • 3.4 Attachments — p. 57
• 4 Technical data — p. 59
  • 4.1 General — p. 59
  • 4.2 Diesel engine — p. 60
  • 4.3 Tyres — p. 61
    • 4.3.1 Tyre specifications — p. 61
  • 4.4 Tipping loads — p. 62
  • 4.5 Dimensions — p. 64
  • 4.6 Maximum slope angle — p. 65
• 5 Safety — p. 67
  • 5.1 Liability — p. 67
  • 5.2 Intended use of the machine — p. 68
  • 5.3 Approved operator — p. 69
  • 5.4 General safety rules — p. 69
  • 5.5 Jump-starting the machine — p. 70
  • 5.6 Before starting machine — p. 70
  • 5.7 During operation — p. 71
  • 5.8 Instability — p. 73
  • 5.9 Slopes — p. 74
  • 5.10 Public road — p. 75
  • 5.11 Attachment bracket — p. 76
  • 5.12 Approved attachments — p. 76
  • 5.13 Danger zone — p. 77
    • 5.13.1 Towing the machine out of a danger zone — p. 77
  • 5.14 Terrain — p. 78
  • 5.15 Hydraulic system — p. 78
  • 5.16 Operation with loads — p. 79
  • 5.17 Fire and burn hazards — p. 80
  • 5.18 Batteries — p. 80
  • 5.19 Location of the safety labels — p. 81
  • 5.20 Description of the safety labels — p. 83
• 6 Transport and storage — p. 89
  • 6.1 Loading and unloading the machine — p. 89
  • 6.2 Lifting the machine — p. 91
  • 6.3 Towing the machine — p. 92
    • 6.3.1 Preparing — p. 92
    • 6.3.2 Towing — p. 93
  • 6.4 Storing the machine — p. 93
• 7 Commissioning — p. 95
• 8 Operation — p. 97
  • 8.1 Entering and leaving the cabin — p. 97
    • 8.1.1 Entering — p. 97
    • 8.1.2 Leaving — p. 98
  • 8.2 Adjusting the driver's seat — p. 98
  • 8.3 Adjusting the steering column — p. 99
  • 8.4 Starting the machine — p. 100
    • 8.4.1 Preparing — p. 100
    • 8.4.2 Starting — p. 101
    • 8.4.3 Access code (Optional) — p. 102
  • 8.5 Switching the machine off — p. 103
  • 8.6 Driving the machine — p. 104
    • 8.6.1 Inching pedal — p. 105
    • 8.6.2 Hand-inching and hand-throttle (Optional) — p. 106
    • 8.6.3 Electronic Performance Control (EPC) (Optional) — p. 107
      • 8.6.3.1 Pro-Inching® (Optional) — p. 107
      • 8.6.3.2 Speed Lock (If applicable) — p. 109
  • 8.7 Steering — p. 110
    • 8.7.1 2-/4-wheel steering (Optional) — p. 110
    • 8.7.2 Crab-steering (Optional) — p. 111
    • 8.7.3 Aligning the axles — p. 112
  • 8.8 Using the joystick — p. 113
    • 8.8.1 Driving — p. 113
    • 8.8.2 Tilting attachments — p. 114
    • 8.8.3 Lifting arm — p. 115
    • 8.8.4 Extending the boom — p. 116
  • 8.9 Switching on the automotive lights (Optional) — p. 116
    • 8.9.1 Using the automotive lights — p. 117
  • 8.10 Using the cabin air-conditioning unit (Optional) — p. 117
  • 8.11 Coupling and uncoupling the attachment — p. 118
    • 8.11.1 Preparing — p. 118
    • 8.11.2 Coupling — p. 119
    • 8.11.3 Uncoupling — p. 119
  • 8.12 Memory/Hold-function for auxiliary functions — p. 120
  • 8.13 [Override]-switch — p. 121
  • 8.14 Pump dump/Joystick lock — p. 121
  • 8.15 De-pressurizing hydraulic connections — p. 122
    • 8.15.1 With mechanical levers — p. 122
    • 8.15.2 Without mechanical levers — p. 123
    • 8.15.3 With "De-pressurize"-button (Optional) — p. 124
  • 8.16 Engaging and disengaging the differential lock — p. 125
    • 8.16.1 Engaging — p. 125
    • 8.16.2 Disengaging — p. 126
  • 8.17 Fuel — p. 126
    • 8.17.1 Adding fuel — p. 126
  • 8.18 Regeneration — p. 127
    • 8.18.1 6 levels of regeneration — p. 128
    • 8.18.2 Activating parked regeneration — p. 133
• 9 Maintenance — p. 137
  • 9.1 Installing the safety bracket — p. 137
    • 9.1.1 Installing the safety bracket on the KTH4815-2 — p. 138
  • 9.2 Opening and closing the bonnet — p. 139
    • 9.2.1 Opening — p. 139
    • 9.2.2 Closing — p. 140
  • 9.3 Panolin synthetic hydraulic oil (Optional) — p. 140
    • 9.3.1 Requirements — p. 140
    • 9.3.2 Test intervals — p. 141
    • 9.3.3 Sample method — p. 142
  • 9.4 Preventive maintenance schedules — p. 142
    • 9.4.1 Operator maintenance — p. 143
      • 9.4.1.1 Daily maintenance — p. 143
      • 9.4.1.2 Maintenance every 100 hours — p. 146
    • 9.4.2 Dealer maintenance schedules — p. 146
      • 9.4.2.1 Maintenance before delivery — p. 146
      • 9.4.2.2 Maintenance after the first 50 hours — p. 151
      • 9.4.2.3 Maintenance every 500 hours — p. 152
      • 9.4.2.4 Maintenance every 1000 hours — p. 155
      • 9.4.2.5 Maintenance every 1500 hours — p. 157
      • 9.4.2.6 Maintenance every 3000 hours — p. 157
      • 9.4.2.7 Maintenance every 6000 hours — p. 157
      • 9.4.2.8 Maintenance every 1 year — p. 158
      • 9.4.2.9 Maintenance every 2 years — p. 160
      • production date — p. 161
    • 9.4.3 Dealer maintenance tasks — p. 161
      • 9.4.3.1 Engine — p. 162
      • 9.4.3.2 Cooling system — p. 164
      • 9.4.3.3 Fuel system — p. 164
      • 9.4.3.4 Hydraulic system — p. 165
      • 9.4.3.5 Electrical system — p. 166
      • 9.4.3.6 Cabin and controls — p. 167
      • 9.4.3.7 Transmission and wheels — p. 170
      • 9.4.3.8 Frame — p. 172
  • 9.5 Fluid specifications — p. 173
  • 9.6 Electricity — p. 175
    • 9.6.1 Overview fuses — p. 175
      • 9.6.1.1 PCB (Printed Circuit Board) — p. 175
  • 9.7 Frame maintenance — p. 178
    • 9.7.1 Lubrication points — p. 179
    • 9.7.2 Checking tyres and wheels — p. 182
      • 9.7.2.1 Tightening torques of wheel nuts — p. 183
  • 9.8 Engine maintenance — p. 184
    • 9.8.1 Checking the oil level and adding oil — p. 184
    • 9.8.2 Checking the coolant level and adding coolant — p. 186
    • 9.8.3 Checking and cleaning the combination cooler — p. 187
    • 9.8.4 Checking the cooling system for leaks — p. 188
    • 9.8.5 Checking and cleaning the air intake system — p. 188
      • 9.8.5.1 Checking and cleaning the air filter — p. 188
      • 9.8.5.2 Checking intake air lines — p. 191
  • 9.9 Hydraulic system maintenance — p. 192
    • 9.9.1 Checking the hydraulic oil level and adding hydraulic oil — p. 192
    • 9.9.2 Checking for leaks, wear, cracks and damage — p. 193
    • 9.9.3 Checking the cylinders — p. 194
    • 9.9.4 Checking the dust-caps on the couplers — p. 194
  • 9.10 Transmission maintenance — p. 194
    • 9.10.1 Checking the brake fluid level — p. 194
  • 9.11 Ventilation system maintenance — p. 195
    • 9.11.1 Checking and cleaning the pre- and main filter — p. 195
      • conditioning unit) — p. 196
    • 9.11.3 Checking and cleaning the cyclone pre-filter — p. 197
• 10 Troubleshooting — p. 199
  • 10.1 Troubleshooting procedure — p. 199
  • 10.2 Complete machine — p. 199
  • 10.3 Hydraulic system — p. 202
  • 10.4 Cabin and controls — p. 202
• 11 Environment — p. 205
  • 11.1 Waste disposal — p. 205
  • 11.2 Safe disassembly — p. 205
• 12 Terms of warranty — p. 207
• 13 Appendix — p. 209
  • 13.1 Dealer details — p. 209
  • 13.2 Machine-specific information — p. 209
  • 13.3 Pre-delivery checks — p. 209
  • 13.4 Maintenance Log — p. 211

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Delivery

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References

Kubota Operator Manual for Telescopic Handler, document code TOB-0070747, PDF edition.