Kubota G23 LD Workshop Manual

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Workshop Manual

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WORKSHOP MANUAL
KiSC issued 08, 2009 A
TO THE READER
This Workshop Manual tells the servicing personnel about the mechanism, servicing and
maintenance of the G23 and G26. It contains 4 parts: "Information", "General", "Mechanism" and
"Servicing".
Q Information
This section contains information below.
• Safety First
• Safety Label
• Specification
• Dimension
Q General
This section contains information below.
• Engine Identification
• Model Identification
• General Precautions
• Maintenance Check List
• Check and Maintenance
• Special Tools
Q Mechanism
This section contains information on the structure and the function of the unit. Before you continue
with the subsequent sections, make sure that you read this section.
Refer to the latest version of Workshop Manual (Code No. 9Y021-01870) for the diesel engine
mechanism that this workshop manual does not include.
Q Servicing
This section contains information below.
• Troubleshooting
• Servicing Specifications
• Tightening Torques
• Checking, Disassembling and Servicing
All illustrations, photographs and specifications contained in this manual are of the newest
information available at the time of publication.
KUBOTA reserves the right to change all information at any time without notice.
Since this manual includes many models, information or illustrations and photographs can show
more than one model.
May, 2009
© KUBOTA Corporation 2009
KiSC issued 08, 2009 A
I INFORMATION
KiSC issued 08, 2009 A
CONTENTS
1. SAFETY FIRST .............................................................................................................................. I-1
2. SAFETY DECALS .......................................................................................................................... I-4
3. SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................................................................................... I-9
4. DIMENSIONS ............................................................................................................................... I-11
INFORMATION
KiSC issued 08, 2009 A
INFORMATION
G23, G26, WSM
I-1
(EU)
1. SAFETY FIRST
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BEFORE YOU START SERVICE
• Read all instructions and safety instructions in this
manual and on your machine safety decals.
• Clean the work area and machine.
• Park the machine on a stable and level ground, and
set the parking brake.
• Lower the implement to the ground.
• Stop the engine, then remove the key.
• Disconnect the battery negative cable.
• Hang a "DO NOT OPERATE" tag in the operator
station.
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START SAFELY
• Do not do the procedures below when you start the
engine.
– short across starter terminals
– bypass the safety start switch
• Do not alter or remove any part of machine safety
system.
• Before you start the engine, make sure that all shift
levers are in neutral positions or in disengaged
positions.
• Do not start the engine when you stay on the ground.
Start the engine only from operator's seat.
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SAFETY FIRST
• This symbol, the industry's "Safety Alert Symbol", is used throughout this manual and on labels on the
machine itself to warn of the possibility of personal injury. Read these instructions carefully.
• It is essential that you read the instructions and safety regulations before you attempt to repair or use
this unit.
DANGER
• Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
• Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
• Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury.
IMPORTANT
• Indicates that equipment or property damage could result if instructions are not followed.
NOTE
• Gives helpful information.
KiSC issued 08, 2009 A
INFORMATION
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I-2
(EU)
OPERATE SAFELY
• Do not use the machine after you consume alcohol
or medication or when you are tired.
• Put on applicable clothing and safety equipment.
• Use applicable tools only. Do not use alternative
tools or parts.
• When 2 or more persons do servicing, make sure
that you do it safely.
• Do not operate below the machine that only a jack
holds. Always use a safety stand to hold the
machine.
• Do not touch the hot parts or parts that turn when the
engine operates.
• Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine
operates, or immediately after it stops. If not, hot
water can spout out from the radiator. Only remove
the radiator cap when it is at a sufficiently low
temperature to touch with bare hands. Slowly loosen
the cap to release the pressure before you remove it
fully.
• Released fluid (fuel or hydraulic oil) under pressure
can cause damage to the skin and cause serious
injury. Release the pressure before you disconnect
hydraulic or fuel lines. Tighten all connections before
you apply the pressure.
• Do not open a fuel system under high pressure.
The fluid under high pressure that stays in fuel lines
can cause serious injury. Do not disconnect or repair
the fuel lines, sensors, or any other components
between the fuel pump and injectors on engines with
a common rail fuel system under high pressure.
• Put on an applicable ear protective device (earmuffs
or earplugs) to prevent injury against loud noises.
• Be careful about electric shock. The engine
generates a high voltage of more than DC100 V in
the ECU and is applied to the injector.
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PREVENT A FIRE
• Fuel is very flammable and explosive under some
conditions. Do not smoke or let flames or sparks in
your work area.
• To prevent sparks from an accidental short circuit,
always disconnect the battery negative cable first
and connect it last.
• The battery gas can cause an explosion. Keep the
sparks and open flame away from the top of battery,
especially when you charge the battery.
• Make sure that you do not spill fuel on the engine.
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KiSC issued 08, 2009 A
INFORMATION
G23, G26, WSM
I-3
(EU)
KEEP A GOOD AIRFLOW IN THE WORK AREA
• If the engine is in operation, make sure that the area
has good airflow. Do not operate the engine in a
closed area. The exhaust gas contains poisonous
carbon monoxide.
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DISCARD FLUIDS CORRECTLY
• Do not discard fluids on the ground, down the drain,
into a stream, pond, or lake. Obey related
environmental protection regulations when you
discard oil, fuel, coolant, electrolyte and other
dangerous waste.
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PREVENT ACID BURNS
• Keep electrolyte away from your eyes, hands and
clothing. Sulfuric acid in battery electrolyte is
poisonous and it can burn your skin and clothing and
cause blindness. If you spill electrolyte on yourself,
clean yourself with water, and get medical aid
immediately.
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PREPARE FOR EMERGENCIES
• Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher ready at all
times.
• Keep the emergency contact telephone numbers
near your telephone at all times.
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KiSC issued 08, 2009 A
INFORMATION
G23, G26, WSM
I-4
(EU)
2. SAFETY DECALS
The following safety decals (pictorial safety labels) are installed on the machine. If a decal becomes
damaged, illegible or is not on the machine, replace it. The decal part number is listed in the parts list.
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I-5
(EU)
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I-6
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I-7
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CARE OF PICTORIAL SAFETY LABELS
1. Keep pictorial safety labels clean and free from obstructing material.
2. Clean pictorial safety labels with soap and water, dry with a soft cloth.
3. Replace damaged or missing pictorial safety labels with new labels.
4. If a component with pictorial safety label(s) affixed is replace with new part, make sure new label(s) is (are)
attached in the same locations(s) as the replace component.
5. Mount new pictorial safety labels by applying on a clean dry surface and pressure any bubbles to outside edge.
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KiSC issued 08, 2009 A
INFORMATION
G23, G26, WSM
I-9
(EU)
3. SPECIFICATIONS
Model
G23 G26
LD HD LD HD
Maximum gross power 17.1 kW (23.3 HP) 18.8 kW (25.5 HP)
Engine
Model D902-E3-GT D1005-E3-GT
Type Indirect injection, vertical, water cooled, 4-cycle diesel engine
Number of cylinders 3
Bore and stroke 72 × 73.6 mm (2.83 × 2.90 in.) 76 × 73.6 mm (2.99 × 2.90 in.)
Total displacement 898 cm
3
(54.8 cu.in.) 1001 cm
3
(61.1 cu.in.)
Rated revolution 3200 min
-1
(rpm)
Combustion chamber Spherical type (E-TVCS)
Fuel injection pump Bosch MD type mini pump
Governor Centrifugal ball mechanical governor
Injection nozzle Bosch throttle type
Injection timing 0.28 to 0.31 rad (16 ° to 18 °) before T.D.C.
Injection order 1-2-3
Injection pressure 13.73 MPa (140 kgf/cm
2
, 1991 psi)
Compression ratio 24 : 1
Lubricating system Forced lubrication by gear pump
Cooling system Pressurized radiator, forced circulation with water pump
Lubricating oil
API Service Classification CD, CE or CF
Below 0 °C (32 °F) : SAE10W, SAE10W-30 or 15W-40
0 to 25 °C (32 to 77 °F) : SAE20, SAE10W-30 or 15W-40
Above 25 °C (77 °F) : SAE30, SAE10W-30 or 15W-40
Starting system Electric starter (12 V, 1.0 kW)
Battery 51R (12V, 450CCA)
Fuel
No.2-D diesel fuel (ASTM D975)
[No.1-D diesel fuel, if temperature is below – 10 °C (14 °F)]
Capacities
Fuel tank 20.5 L (5.4 U.S.gals, 4.5 Imp.gals)
Engine crankcase 3.1 L (3.3 U.S.qts, 2.7 Imp.qts) 3.5 L (3.7 U.S.qts, 3.1 Imp.qts)
Engine coolant
(with recovery tank)
3.1 L (3.3 U.S.qts, 2.7 Imp.qts) 3.3 L (3.5 U.S.qts, 2.9 Imp.qts)
Transmission case 11.0 L (11.6 U.S.qts, 9.7 Imp.qts)
Mower gear case oil 1.9 L (2.0 U.S.qts, 1.7 Imp.qts) 2.1 L (2.2 U.S.qts, 1.8 Imp.qts)
Tyres
Front 16 × 7.50-8 (4PR) Turf
Rear 24 × 12.00-12 (4PR) Turf
Traveling
speeds
Forward 0 to 15.5 km/h (0 to 9.6 mph) 0 to 17.0 km/h (0 to 10.6 mph)
Reverse 0 to 10.0 km/h (0 to 6.2 mph)
Dimensions
Overall length
(with grass collector), without
front weight bracket for HD
2980 mm (117.3 in.) 3160 mm (124.4 in.) 3035 mm (119.5 in.) 3215 mm (126.6 in.)
Overall width (with mower) 1226 mm (48.3 in.) 1418 mm (55.9 in.)
Overall height 1350 mm (53.1 in.) 1600 mm (63.0 in.) 1350 mm (53.1 in.) 1600 mm (63.0 in.)
Wheel base 1390 mm (54.7 in.) 1460 mm (57.5 in.)
Tread
Front 900 mm (35.4 in.)
Rear 840 mm (33.1 in.)
Weight (Without mower deck and grass
collector)
535 kg (1180 lbs) 500 kg (1103 lbs) 565 kg (1246 lbs) 535 kg (1180 lbs)
PTO Shaft drive
PTO clutch Belt tension Wet disks
Revolution (PTO speed) 2600 min
-1
(rpm)
PTO brake Shoe Wet disks
Steering Hydrostatic type power steering
Transmission Hydrostatic transmission
Brake Wet disks
KiSC issued 08, 2009 A
INFORMATION
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I-10
(EU)
The company reserves the right to change the specifications without notice.
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Mower
Model RCK48-G23 RCK54-G26
Total length 895 mm (35.2 in.) 980 mm (38.6 in.)
Total width 1266 mm (49.8 in.) 1418 mm (55.8 in.)
Total height 400 mm (15.8 in.)
Mounting method Quick joint, parallel linkage
Adjustment of cutting height Dial gauge
Cutting width 1219 mm (48.0 in.) 1372 mm (54.0 in.)
Cutting height 25 to 102 mm (1.0 to 4.0 in.)
Number of blades 2
Weight (Approx.) 120 kg (265 lbs) 135 kg (298 lbs)
Discharge direction Rear side
Grass
collector
Model GCK-G23LD GCK-G26HD
Container capacity 560 L (148 U.S.gals, 110 Imp.gals) 640 L (169 U.S.gals, 141 Imp.gals)
Weight (Approx.) 35 kg (77 lbs) 220 kg (485 lbs)
Dumping height – 1930 mm (76.0 in.)
Model
G23 G26
LD HD LD HD
KiSC issued 08, 2009 A
INFORMATION
G23, G26, WSM
I-11
(EU)
4. DIMENSIONS
LD
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INFORMATION
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I-12
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HD
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G GENERAL
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CONTENTS
1. TRACTOR IDENTIFICATION....................................................................................................... G-1
[1] SERIAL NUMBER .................................................................................................................. G-1
[2] CYLINDER NUMBER............................................................................................................. G-2
2. GENERAL PRECAUTIONS.......................................................................................................... G-3
3. HANDLING PRECAUTIONS FOR ELECTRICAL PARTS AND WIRING .................................... G-4
[1] WIRING .................................................................................................................................. G-4
[2] BATTERY ............................................................................................................................... G-6
[3] FUSE ...................................................................................................................................... G-6
[4] CONNECTOR ........................................................................................................................ G-6
[5] HANDLING OF CIRCUIT TESTER ........................................................................................ G-7
[6] COLOR OF WIRING ..............................................................................................................G-8
4. LUBRICANTS, FUEL AND COOLANT......................................................................................... G-9
5. TIGHTENING TORQUES........................................................................................................... G-12
[1] GENERAL USE SCREWS, BOLTS AND NUTS .................................................................. G-12
[2] STUD BOLTS ....................................................................................................................... G-12
[3] AMERICAN STANDARD SCREWS, BOLTS AND NUTS WITH UNC OR UNF
THREADS ............................................................................................................................ G-13
[4] PLUGS ................................................................................................................................. G-13
6. MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST ................................................................................................... G-14
7. CHECK AND MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................... G-16
[1] DAILY CHECK...................................................................................................................... G-16
(1) Walking Around the Machine.......................................................................................... G-16
(2) Mower............................................................................................................................. G-19
(3) While Sitting on the Operator's Seat .............................................................................. G-19
(4) Turning the Key Switch "ON".......................................................................................... G-19
(5) Starting the Engine ......................................................................................................... G-19
(6) Others............................................................................................................................. G-20
[2] CHECK POINTS OF INITIAL 50 HOURS ............................................................................ G-20
[3] CHECK POINTS OF EVERY 50 HOURS ............................................................................ G-22
[4] CHECK POINTS OF EVERY 100 HOURS .......................................................................... G-37
[5] CHECK POINT OF EVERY 150 HOURS ............................................................................. G-38
[6] CHECK POINTS OF EVERY 200 HOURS .......................................................................... G-39
[7] CHECK POINTS OF EVERY 400 HOURS .......................................................................... G-44
[8] CHECK POINT OF EVERY 1500 HOURS ........................................................................... G-45
[9] CHECK POINT OF EVERY 3000 HOURS ........................................................................... G-45
[10]CHECK POINT OF EVERY 1 YEAR .................................................................................... G-45
[11]CHECK POINTS OF EVERY 2 YEARS ............................................................................... G-45
[12]OTHERS............................................................................................................................... G-49
8. SPECIAL TOOLS ....................................................................................................................... G-54
[1] SPECIAL TOOLS FOR ENGINE.......................................................................................... G-54
[2] SPECIAL TOOLS FOR TRACTOR ...................................................................................... G-59
9. TYRE PRESSURE AND WHEEL ............................................................................................... G-61
[1] TYRE PRESSURE ............................................................................................................... G-61
[2] WHEEL................................................................................................................................. G-61
10. IMPLEMENT LIMITATIONS ....................................................................................................... G-62
GENERAL
KiSC issued 08, 2009 A
GENERAL
G23, G26, WSM
G-1
(EU)
1. TRACTOR IDENTIFICATION
[1] SERIAL NUMBER
When contacting your local KUBOTA distributor, always specify
engine serial number, tractor serial number and hour meter reading.
(To be continued)
(1) Machine Serial Number
(2) Engine Serial Number
(3) Mower Serial Number
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(EU)
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[2] CYLINDER NUMBER
You can see the cylinder numbers of KUBOTA diesel engine in
the figure. The sequence of cylinder numbers is No. 1, No. 2 and
No. 3 and it starts from the gear case side.
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(4) Grass Catcher Serial Number (LD)
(5) Grass Catcher Serial Number (HD)
(6) Hour Meter / Tachometer
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