Kubota BX2380 User Manual

OPERATING THE FOLDABLE ROPS................................................................................................................ 42
1. Folding the ROPS...................................................................................................................................... 42
2. Raising the ROPS to upright position
........................................................................................................ 43
3. Adjusting the foldable ROPS ..................................................................................................................... 44
STARTING THE TRACTOR................................................................................................................................ 44
STOPPING THE TRACTOR ............................................................................................................................... 46
CHECK DURING DRIVING ................................................................................................................................ 47
1. Cases to stop the engine immediately....................................................................................................... 47
2. Check items during driving ........................................................................................................................ 47
2.1 Easy Checker
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.................................................................................................................................. 47
2.2 Fuel gauge ......................................................................................................................................... 48
2.3 Coolant temperature gauge ............................................................................................................... 48
2.4 Dealing with the overheated coolant temperature.............................................................................. 49
2.5 Hour meter ......................................................................................................................................... 49
2.6 Tachometer ........................................................................................................................................ 49
PARKING THE TRACTOR.................................................................................................................................. 50
TECHNIQUES FOR OPERATING THE TRACTOR ........................................................................................... 50
1. Differential lock .......................................................................................................................................... 50
2. Precautions for operating the tractor on a road ......................................................................................... 51
3. Precautions for operating the tractor on a slopes and rough terrain ......................................................... 51
4. Precautions for transporting the tractor safely........................................................................................... 51
5. Directions for use of the power steering .................................................................................................... 51
PTO (POWER TAKE-OFF) ........................................................................................................52
PTO OPERATION............................................................................................................................................... 52
1. PTO select lever ........................................................................................................................................ 52
2. PTO clutch lever ........................................................................................................................................ 52
3. PTO shaft cover and PTO shaft cap.......................................................................................................... 53
4. Using stationary PTO................................................................................................................................. 53
5. PTO drive shaft.......................................................................................................................................... 54
5.1 Adjusting the length of PTO drive shaft.............................................................................................. 54
3-POINT HITCH AND DRAWBAR.............................................................................................55
OVERVIEW OF 3-POINT HITCH AND DRAWBAR............................................................................................ 55
3-POINT HITCH.................................................................................................................................................. 56
1. Precautions for attaching and detaching the implements to the 3-point hitch ........................................... 56
2. Adjusting the lifting rod (right).................................................................................................................... 56
3. Adjusting the top link ................................................................................................................................. 56
4. Adjusting the check chains ........................................................................................................................ 56
HITCH ................................................................................................................................................................. 56
HYDRAULIC UNIT.....................................................................................................................58
3-POINT HITCH CONTROL SYSTEM................................................................................................................ 58
1. Hydraulic control........................................................................................................................................ 58
2. Lowering speed of 3-point hitch................................................................................................................. 58
AUXILIARY HYDRAULICS ................................................................................................................................. 59
1. Hydraulic outlet.......................................................................................................................................... 59
MOWER LIFT LINKAGE SYSTEM ..................................................................................................................... 60
1. Cutting height control dial .......................................................................................................................... 60
2. Hydraulic control unit use reference chart ................................................................................................. 61
AUXILIARY HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVE (IF EQUIPPED)........................................................................... 62
1. Valve lock................................................................................................................................................... 62
2. Auxiliary hydraulic ports............................................................................................................................. 62
3. Connecting the auxiliary hydraulic control lever and hydraulic hose to the auxiliary hydraulic port .......... 62
4. Controlling loader (only if equipped with loader) ....................................................................................... 63
TIRES, WHEELS, AND BALLAST............................................................................................64
TIRES.................................................................................................................................................................. 64
1. Inflation pressure of tires ........................................................................................................................... 64
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Kubota BX2380 Specifications

General

Engine Model	D902
Displacement	54.8 cu in (0.9 L)
Engine Power	23 hp (17.2 kW)
PTO Power	17.7 hp (13.2 kW)
Transmission	Hydrostatic
Drive	4WD
Fuel Capacity	6.6 gal (25 L)
Hydraulic System	Open center
3-Point Hitch	Category I
Lift Capacity at 24"	680 lbs (308 kg)
Tire Size (Front)	18x8.5-10
Tire Size (Rear)	26x12-12
Engine Type	3-cylinder diesel
Wheelbase	55.1 in (1400 mm)
Weight	1433 lbs (650 kg)