Kubota RT305T-2 Operator Manual — TOB-0086435

About this manual

Kubota published this Operator Manual for RT305T-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

RT305T-2

Document number

TOB-0086435

Publication year

2023

Language

English

Page count

233

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. 8
  • EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY — p. 9
• 1 Introduction — p. 19
  • 1.1 Exclusions — p. 19
• 2 Description — p. 21
  • 2.1 Machine components — p. 21
  • 2.2 Document holder (Optional) — p. 22
  • 2.3 Towbar (Optional) — p. 23
  • 2.4 Auxiliary connections (Joystick type 1) — p. 25
    • 2.4.1 Front — p. 25
      • 2.4.1.1 RT305T-2 — p. 25
    • 2.4.2 Rear — p. 27
    • 2.4.3 14-pin auxiliary connection (Front) (Optional) — p. 28
      • 2.4.3.1 Activating the 14-pin auxiliary connection — p. 30
      • 2.4.3.2 Activating the 3rd proportional auxiliary function — p. 31
        • applicable) — p. 31
      • 2.4.3.4 Using the 14-pin auxiliary connection (Front) — p. 32
      • 2.4.3.5 Using the 12-V auxiliary connection (Front) — p. 33
  • 2.5 Auxiliary connections (Joystick type 2) — p. 34
    • 2.5.1 Front — p. 34
      • 2.5.1.1 / — p. 34
    • 2.5.2 Rear — p. 36
  • 2.6 Electrical components — p. 37
    • 2.6.1 Jump-start connections (Optional) — p. 39
  • 2.7 Cabin — p. 40
  • 2.8 ROPS and FOPS — p. 40
    • 2.8.1 Available options — p. 41
  • 2.9 License plate holders — p. 42
    • 2.9.1 Available options — p. 42
  • 2.10 Dashboard — p. 44
  • 2.11 DCU (Display Control Unit) — p. 45
    • 2.11.1 Controlling the DCU — p. 46
    • 2.11.2 Main Screen — p. 47
      • 2.11.2.1 Error Status — p. 48
      • 2.11.2.2 Vehicle Status — p. 49
    • 2.11.3 Menu Screen — p. 52
      • 2.11.3.1 MCU and ECU fault codes — p. 53
      • 2.11.3.2 Info Software — p. 56
      • 2.11.3.3 General Settings — p. 57
  • 2.12 Switch panels — p. 60
    • 2.12.1 Switch panel steering column — p. 60
    • 2.12.2 Right-hand switch panel (Cabin only) — p. 62
    • 2.12.3 Rear right switch panel (Cabin only) — p. 64
    • 2.12.4 Right-hand switch panel (Canopy only) — p. 66
  • 2.13 Seat heating (Optional) — p. 68
  • 2.14 Combination switch (Optional) — p. 69
  • 2.15 Joystick type 1 — p. 70
  • 2.16 Joystick type 2 — p. 71
  • 2.17 Radio (Optional) — p. 72
  • 2.18 Parallel indicator (Optional) — p. 73
  • 2.19 Back up alarm (Optional) — p. 73
• 3 Applications — p. 75
  • 3.1 Public road — p. 75
  • 3.2 Trailer — p. 76
  • 3.3 Working surface and environment — p. 76
  • 3.4 Attachments — p. 77
• 4 Technical data — p. 79
  • 4.1 General — p. 79
  • 4.2 Diesel engine — p. 80
  • 4.3 Tyres — p. 80
    • 4.3.1 Tyre specifications — p. 80
  • 4.4 Tipping loads — p. 81
    • 4.4.1 RT305T-2 (Straight position) — p. 82
  • 4.5 Dimensions — p. 84
  • 4.6 Maximum slope angle — p. 85
• 5 Safety — p. 87
  • 5.1 Liability — p. 87
  • 5.2 Intended use of the machine — p. 88
  • 5.3 Approved operator — p. 89
  • 5.4 General safety rules — p. 89
  • 5.5 Before starting the machine — p. 90
  • 5.6 During operation — p. 90
  • 5.7 Instability — p. 92
  • 5.8 Driving on slopes — p. 93
  • 5.9 Parking on slopes — p. 94
  • 5.10 Public road — p. 94
  • 5.11 Approved attachments — p. 95
  • 5.12 Danger zone — p. 96
    • 5.12.1 Towing the machine out of a danger zone — p. 96
  • 5.13 Terrain — p. 96
  • 5.14 Hydraulic system — p. 97
  • 5.15 Operation with loads — p. 98
  • 5.16 Fire and burn hazards — p. 99
  • 5.17 Batteries — p. 99
  • 5.18 Location of the safety labels — p. 100
  • 5.19 Description of the safety labels — p. 101
• 6 Transport and storage — p. 107
  • 6.1 Mounting the articulation lock bar — p. 107
  • 6.2 Loading and unloading the machine — p. 109
  • 6.3 Lifting the machine — p. 111
  • 6.4 Towing the machine — p. 112
    • 6.4.1 Preparing — p. 112
    • 6.4.2 Towing — p. 113
  • 6.5 Storing the machine — p. 113
• 7 Commissioning — p. 115
• 8 Operation — p. 117
  • 8.1 Entering and leaving the cabin — p. 117
    • 8.1.1 Entering — p. 117
    • 8.1.2 Leaving — p. 118
  • 8.2 Adjusting the driver's seat — p. 118
  • 8.3 Adjusting the steering column — p. 119
  • 8.4 Using the sun visor — p. 120
  • 8.5 Starting the machine — p. 121
    • 8.5.1 Preparing — p. 121
    • 8.5.2 Starting — p. 122
    • 8.5.3 Access code (Optional) — p. 123
  • 8.6 Switching the machine off — p. 124
  • 8.7 Driving the machine — p. 125
    • 8.7.1 Inching pedal — p. 126
    • 8.7.2 Hand-throttle (Optional) — p. 127
    • 8.7.3 Electronic Performance Control (EPC) (Optional) — p. 129
      • 8.7.3.1 Pro-Inching® (Optional) — p. 129
      • 8.7.3.2 Speed Lock (If applicable) — p. 131
  • 8.8 Using the joystick — p. 132
    • 8.8.1 Driving — p. 132
    • 8.8.2 Tilting attachments — p. 133
    • 8.8.3 Lifting arm — p. 134
    • 8.8.4 Telescopic lifting arm — p. 135
  • 8.9 Switching on the automotive lights (Optional) — p. 135
    • 8.9.1 Using the automotive lights — p. 136
  • 8.10 Using the heater (Optional) — p. 136
  • 8.11 Using the cabin air-conditioning unit (Optional) — p. 137
  • 8.12 Coupling and uncoupling the attachment — p. 138
    • 8.12.1 Preparing — p. 138
    • 8.12.2 Coupling — p. 139
    • 8.12.3 Uncoupling — p. 139
  • 8.13 Memory/Hold-function for auxiliary functions — p. 140
  • 8.14 De-pressurizing hydraulic connections — p. 140
    • 8.14.1 With mechanical levers — p. 141
    • 8.14.2 Without mechanical levers — p. 142
    • 8.14.3 Electrical de-pressurization (Optional) — p. 142
  • 8.15 Switching the Float-function on the lifting arm on and off — p. 143
    • 8.15.1 Switching on — p. 143
    • 8.15.2 Switching off — p. 143
  • 8.16 Engaging and disengaging the differential lock — p. 144
    • 8.16.1 Engaging — p. 144
    • 8.16.2 Disengaging — p. 145
  • 8.17 Using the boom suspension (Optional) — p. 145
  • 8.18 Fuel — p. 146
    • 8.18.1 Adding fuel — p. 146
  • 8.19 Regeneration — p. 147
    • 8.19.1 6 levels of regeneration — p. 148
    • 8.19.2 Activating parked regeneration — p. 153
• 9 Maintenance — p. 157
  • 9.1 Installing the safety bracket — p. 157
    • 9.1.1 RT305T-2 — p. 158
  • 9.2 Opening and closing the bonnet — p. 159
    • 9.2.1 Opening — p. 159
    • 9.2.2 Closing — p. 159
  • 9.3 Panolin synthetic hydraulic oil (Optional) — p. 160
    • 9.3.1 Requirements — p. 160
    • 9.3.2 Test intervals — p. 161
    • 9.3.3 Sample method — p. 161
  • 9.4 Preventive maintenance schedules — p. 162
    • 9.4.1 Operator maintenance — p. 162
      • 9.4.1.1 Daily maintenance — p. 162
      • 9.4.1.2 Maintenance every 100 hours — p. 165
    • 9.4.2 Dealer maintenance schedules — p. 166
      • 9.4.2.1 Maintenance before delivery — p. 166
      • 9.4.2.2 Maintenance after the first 50 hours — p. 171
      • 9.4.2.3 Maintenance every 500 hours — p. 172
      • 9.4.2.4 Maintenance every 1000 hours — p. 175
      • 9.4.2.5 Maintenance every 1500 hours — p. 176
      • 9.4.2.6 Maintenance every 3000 hours — p. 177
      • 9.4.2.7 Maintenance every 6000 hours — p. 177
      • 9.4.2.8 Maintenance every 1 year — p. 177
      • 9.4.2.9 Maintenance every 2 years — p. 180
        • production date — p. 181
    • 9.4.3 Dealer maintenance tasks — p. 181
      • 9.4.3.1 Engine — p. 181
      • 9.4.3.2 Cooling system — p. 183
      • 9.4.3.3 Fuel system — p. 184
      • 9.4.3.4 Hydraulic system — p. 185
      • 9.4.3.5 Electrical system — p. 186
      • 9.4.3.6 Cabin and controls — p. 187
      • 9.4.3.7 Transmission and wheels — p. 188
      • 9.4.3.8 Frame — p. 190
  • 9.5 Fluid specifications — p. 191
  • 9.6 Electricity — p. 193
    • 9.6.1 Overview fuses — p. 193
      • 9.6.1.1 PCB (Printed Circuit Board) — p. 193
      • 9.6.1.2 Main fuse — p. 197
  • 9.7 Frame maintenance — p. 198
    • 9.7.1 Preparing — p. 198
    • 9.7.2 Lubrication points RT305T-2 — p. 199
    • 9.7.3 Lubrication points cabin door/canopy (Optional) — p. 201
    • 9.7.4 Checking tyres and wheels — p. 202
      • 9.7.4.1 Tightening torques of wheel nuts — p. 203
  • 9.8 Engine maintenance — p. 204
    • 9.8.1 Checking oil and coolant — p. 204
      • 9.8.1.1 Checking the oil level and adding oil — p. 204
      • 9.8.1.2 Checking the coolant level and adding coolant — p. 206
    • 9.8.2 Cooling system — p. 207
      • 9.8.2.1 Checking and cleaning the combination cooler — p. 207
      • 9.8.2.2 Checking the cooling system for leaks — p. 208
    • 9.8.3 Air intake system — p. 208
      • 9.8.3.1 Checking and cleaning the air filter — p. 208
      • 9.8.3.2 Checking intake air lines — p. 211
  • 9.9 Hydraulic system maintenance — p. 212
    • 9.9.1 Checking the oil — p. 212
      • 9.9.1.1 Checking the hydraulic oil level and adding hydraulic oil — p. 212
    • 9.9.2 Checking for leaks, wear, cracks and damage — p. 214
    • 9.9.3 Checking the cylinders — p. 214
    • 9.9.4 Checking the dust-caps on the couplers — p. 214
  • 9.10 Transmission maintenance — p. 215
    • 9.10.1 Checking the brake fluid level — p. 215
  • 9.11 Ventilation system maintenance — p. 216
    • 9.11.1 Checking and cleaning the pre- and main filter — p. 216
      • conditioning unit) — p. 217
• 10 Troubleshooting — p. 219
  • 10.1 Troubleshooting procedure — p. 219
  • 10.2 Complete machine — p. 219
  • 10.3 Hydraulic system — p. 222
  • 10.4 Cabin and controls — p. 222
• 11 Environment — p. 225
  • 11.1 Waste disposal — p. 225
  • 11.2 Safe disassembly — p. 225
• 12 Terms of warranty — p. 227
• 13 Appendix — p. 229
  • 13.1 Dealer details — p. 229
  • 13.2 Machine-specific information — p. 229
  • 13.3 Pre-delivery checks — p. 229
  • 13.4 Maintenance Log — p. 231

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References

Kubota Operator Manual for Wheel Loader, document code TOB-0086435, PDF edition.