LA1403EC
TO THE READER
This Workshop Manual has been prepared to provide servicing personnel with information on the mechanism, service and maintenance of KUBOTA Front Loader LA1403EC. It is divided into three parts, “General”, “Mechanism” and “Servicing”.
General
Information on the tractor identification, the general precautions, maintenance check list, check and maintenance and special tools are described.
Mechanism
Information on the construction and function are included. This part should be understood before proceeding with troubleshooting, disassembling and servicing. Refer to Front Loader Mechanism Workshop Manual (Code No. 9Y021-18210) for the one which has not been described in this workshop manual.
Servicing
Information on the troubleshooting, servicing specification lists, tightening torque, checking and adjusting, disassembling and assembling, and servicing which cover procedures, precautions, factory specifications and allowable limits.
All information illustrations and specifications contained in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication. The right is reserved to make changes in all information at any time without notice.
July 2008
© KUBOTA Corporation 2008
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.
BEFORE SERVICING AND REPAIRING
•Read all instructions and safety instructions in this manual and on your engine safety decals.
•Clean the work area and engine.
•Park the machine on a firm and level ground.
•Allow the engine to cool before proceeding.
•Stop the engine, and remove the key.
•Disconnect the battery negative cable.
•Hang a “DO NOT OPERATE” tag in operator station.
SAFETY STARTING
•Do not start the engine by shorting across starter terminals or bypassing the safety start switch.
•Unauthorized modifications to the engine may impair the function and / or safety and affect engine life.
SAFETY WORKING
•Do not work on the machine while under the influence of alcohol, medication, or other substances or while fatigued.
•Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment appropriate to the job.
•Use tools appropriate to the work. Makeshift tools, parts, and procedures are not recommended.
•When servicing is performed together by two or more persons, take care to perform all work safely.
•Do not touch the rotating or hot parts while the engine is running.
•Never remove the radiator cap while the engine is running, or immediately after stopping. Otherwise, hot water will spout out from radiator. Only remove radiator cap when cool enough to touch with bare hands. Slowly loosen the cap to first stop to relieve pressure before removing completely.
•Escaping fluid (fuel or hydraulic oil) under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury. Relieve pressure before disconnecting hydraulic or fuel lines. Tighten all connections before applying pressure.
•Wear a suitable hearing protective device such as earmuffs or earplugs to protect against objectionable or uncomfortable loud noises.
•Do not open high-pressure fuel system. High-pressure fluid remaining in fuel lines can cause serious injury. Do not disconnect or attempt to repair fuel lines, sensors, or any other components between the high-pressure fuel pump and injectors on engines with high pressure common rail fuel system.
•High voltage exceeding 100 V is generated in the ECU, and is applied to the injector.
Pay sufficient caution to electric shock when performing work activities.
AVOID FIRES
•Fuel is extremely flammable and explosive under certain conditions. Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in your working area.
•To avoid sparks from an accidental short circuit, always disconnect the battery negative cable first and connect it last.
•Battery gas can explode. Keep sparks and open flame away from the top of battery, especially when charging the battery.
•Make sure that no fuel has been spilled on the engine.
VENTILATE WORK AREA
•If the engine must be running to do some work, make sure the area is well ventilated. Never run the engine in a closed area. The exhaust gas contains poisonous carbon monoxide.
PREVENT ACID BURNS
•Sulfuric acid in battery electrolyte is poisonous. It is strong enough to burn skin, clothing and cause blindness if splashed into eyes. Keep electrolyte away from eyes, hands and clothing. If you spill electrolyte on yourself, flush with water, and get medical attention immediately.
DISPOSE OF FLUIDS PROPERLY
•Do not pour fluids into the ground, down a drain, or into a stream, pond, or lake. Observe relevant environmental protection regulations when disposing of oil, fuel, coolant, electrolyte and other harmful waste.
PREPARE FOR EMERGENCIES
•Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy at all times.
•Keep emergency numbers for doctors, ambulance service, hospital and fire department near your telephone.
SAFETY DECALS
The following safety decals 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.
LOADER TERMINOLOGY
(1)Mounting Pin
(2)Side Frame
(3)Control Valve
(4)Boom Cylinder (5)Main Frame
(6)Boom (7)Bucket Cylinder
(8)Bucket (9)Control Lever
SPECIFICATIONS
Suitable Tractor
LA1403EC: M108S-EC
[1] LOADER SPECIFICATIONS
Loader Model LA1403EC
Tractor Model M108S-EC
Wheel Base (WB)2435 mm (95.9 in.)
Front Tires 13.6-24
Rear Tires 18.4-34
Boom Cylinder
Bucket Cylinder
Bore70 mm (2.76 in.)
Stroke606 mm (23.9 in.)
Bore70 mm (2.76 in.)
Stroke516.5 mm (20.3 in.)
Control ValveOne Detent Float Position, Power Beyond Circuit
Rated Flow 65 L/min.
(17.2 U.S.gals/min., 14.3 Imp.gals/min.)
Maximum Pressure20.7 MPa (211 kgf/cm2, 3002 psi)
Net Weight (Approximate)850 kg (1874 lbs)
[2] BUCKET SPECIFICATIONS
Loader Model LA1403EC
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[3] DIMENSIONAL AND OPERATIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensional Specifications
Loader ModelLA1403EC
Tractor ModelM108S-EC
Boom Cylinder Fulcrum PointHEIGHTPOWER
(A)Maximum lift height to pivot pin3700 mm (145.7 in.)
(B)Maximum lift height under level bucket3470 mm (136.6 in.)
(C)Clearance with bucket dumped2860 mm (112.6 in.)
(D)Reach at maximum lift height (Dumping Reach) 590 mm (23.2 in.)
mm (132.7 in.)
mm (38.4 in.)
(E)Maximum dump angle0.91 rad (52 °)1.1 rad (63 °)
(F)Reach with bucket on ground2230 mm (87.8 in.)
(G)Bucket roll-back angle0.70 rad (40 °)
(H)Digging depth60 mm (2.4 in.)65 mm (2.6 in.)
(J)Overall height in carry position1700 mm (66.9 in.)
(a)Length800 mm (31.5 in.)
Operational Specifications
Loader ModelLA1403EC
Tractor ModelM108S-EC
Boom Cylinder Fulcrum PointHEIGHTPOWER
Lift capacity (Bucket bottom mid point)1350 kg (2976 lbs)1400 kg (3086 lbs)
(U)Lift capacity (Bucket pivot pin, max. height)1895 kg (4178 lbs)1950 kg (4299 lbs)
(V)Lift capacity (800 mm forward, max. height)1210 kg (2668 lbs)1350 kg (2976 lbs)
(W)Lift capacity (Bucket pivot pin, 1500 mm height) 2125 kg (4685 lbs)2380 kg (5247 lbs)
(X)Lift capacity (800 mm forward, 1500 mm height) 1575 kg (3472 lbs)1840 kg (4057 lbs)
(Y)Breakout force (Bucket pivot pin)24860 N (5589 lbf)29250 N (6576 lbf)
(Z)Breakout force (800 mm forward)17190 N (3864 lbf)22200 N (4991 lbf)
(VV)Bucket roll-back force at maxumum height13720 N (3084 lbf)16080 N (3615 lbf)
(XX)Bucket roll-back force at 1.5 m (59 in.)25860 N (5814 lbf)
(ZZ)Bucket roll-back force at ground level25810 N (5802 lbf)
Raising time4.7 sec.
Lowering time3.7 sec.
Bucket dumping time2.8 sec.
Bucket roll-back time2.9 sec.
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1.LOADER IDENTIFICATION............................................................................G-1
2.GENERAL PRECAUTIONS............................................................................G-2
3.LUBRICANTS..................................................................................................G-3
4.TIGHTENING TORQUES...............................................................................G-4
[1]GENERAL USE SCREWS, BOLTS AND NUTS (FOR FRONT LOADER AND BACKHOE)......................................................................G-4
[2]STUD BOLTS............................................................................................G-4
[3]AMERICAN STANDARD SCREWS, BOLTS AND NUTS WITH UNC OR UNF THREADS.................................................................................G-5
[4]PLUGS.......................................................................................................G-5
[5]HYDRAULIC FITTINGS............................................................................G-6
5.MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST.......................................................................G-7
6.CHECK AND MAINTENANCE.......................................................................G-8
[1]CHECK POINTS OF EACH USE OR DAILY.......................................G-8
[2]CHECK
[3]CHECK
1.LOADER IDENTIFICATION
When contacting your local KUBOTA distributor, always specify front loader’s serial number (1).
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2.GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
•During disassembly, carefully arrange removed parts in a clean area to prevent later confusion. Screws, bolts and nuts should be replaced in their original positions to prevent reassembly errors.
•When special tools are required, use genuine KUBOTA tools. Special tools which are not used frequently should be made according to the drawings provided.
•Clean parts before measuring them.
•Use only genuine KUBOTA parts for parts replacement to maintain backhoe performance and to assure safety.
•O-rings and oil seals must be replaced during reassembly. Apply grease to new O-rings or oil seals before reassembling.
•Nipples must be tightened to the specified torque. Excessive torque may cause damages hydraulic units or nipples, and insufficient torque will result in oil leaks.
•When using a new hose or pipe, tighten nuts to the specified torque once, then loosen them (approx. by 45 °) to allow hose or pipe to settle before retightening to the specified torque (except sealtaped parts).
•When removing both ends of a pipe, remove the lower end first.
•Use two pliers in removal and reinstallation; one to hold the static side, and the other to turn the side being removed to avoid twisting.
•Check to see that sleeves of flareless connectors and tapered sections of hoses are free of dust and scratches.
•After tightening nipples, clean the joint and apply the maximum working pressure 2 to 3 times to check for oil leak.
A :Grease
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3.LUBRICANTS
To prevent serious damage to hydraulic systems, use only specified fluid or its equivalent.
Place
Transmission
60.0 L 15.9 U.S.gals 13.2 Imp.gals
KUBOTA UDT or SUPER UDT fluid*
Grease nipplesUntil grease overflows.Moly Ep type grease**
* KUBOTA original transmission hydraulic fluid
** “Extreme pressure” and containing Molybdenum disulfide is recommended. This grease may specify “Moly Ep” on it’s label.
4.TIGHTENING TORQUES
[1]GENERAL USE SCREWS, BOLTS AND NUTS (FOR FRONT LOADER AND BACKHOE)
Screws, bolts, and nuts whose tightening torques are not specified in this Workshop Manual should be tightened according to the table below.
[2]STUD BOLTS
(16 mm, 0.63 in.)
(18 mm, 0.71 in.)
to 112 10.0 to 11.5 72.4 to 83.1
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[3]AMERICAN STANDARD SCREWS, BOLTS AND NUTS WITH UNC OR UNF THREADS
Nominal Diameter N·mkgf·mlbf·ftN·mkgf·mlbf·ft
1/4 11.7 to 15.71.19 to 1.618.61 to 11.616.3 to 19.71.66 to 2.0112.0 to 14.6 5/16 23.1 to 27.72.35 to 2.8317.0 to 20.533 to 393.4 to 4.024 to 29
3/ 8 48 to 564.9 to 5.835.0 to 42.061 to 736.3 to 7.445 to 54
1/ 2 110 to 13011 to 1380 to 96150 to 17815.2 to 18.2110 to 132
9/16 150 to 17815.2 to 18.2110 to 132217 to 26022.2 to 26.5160 to 192 5/ 8 204 to 24420.8 to 24.8150 to 180299 to 35730.5 to 36.4220 to 264
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[4]PLUGS
ShapeSize
Tapered screw
Straight screw
Material of opponent part OrdinarinessAluminum
R1/8 13 to 211.3 to 2.29.4 to 1513 to 211.3 to 2.09.4 to 15
R1/4 25 to 442.5 to 4.518 to 3225 to 342.5 to 3.518 to 25
R3/8 49 to 885.0 to 9.037 to 6549 to 585.0 to 6.037 to 43
R1/2 58.9 to 1076.00 to 11.043.4 to 79.559 to 786.0 to 8.044 to 57
G1/4 25 to 342.5 to 3.518 to 25–––
G3/8 62 to 826.3 to 8.446 to 60–––
G1/2 49 to 885.0 to 9.037 to 65–––
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[5]HYDRAULIC FITTINGS
Adaptors, Elbows and Others
Adjustable elbow, Adaptor (O-ring port) (UNF)
[A] Nut Type
[B] No Nut Type a : O-ring
Hose fitting, Flare nut (UNF)
Adaptor (NPT)
9/1637 to 443.8 to 4.527 to 33
3/448 to 544.9 to 5.535 to 40
7/877 to 857.9 to 8.657 to 62
9/1622 to 252.3 to 2.616 to 19
3/436 to 403.6 to 4.126 to 30
7/843 to 504.4 to 5.032 to 36
1/430 to 503.1 to 5.023 to 36
3/839 to 604.0 to 6.129 to 44
1/249 to 585.0 to 5.936 to 43
NOTE
•When connecting a hose with flare nut, after tightening the nut with specified torque, return it approximately 45 degrees (0.79 rad) and re-tighten it to specified torque.
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5.MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST
To keep the machine working in good condition as well as to avoid any accident and trouble, carry out periodic inspection and maintenance. Check the following points before use.
Service IntervalCheck PointsReference page
Daily (Each use)Check the transmission fluid levelG-8
Check the hydraulic hosesG-8
Every 10 hoursGrease all grease nipplesG-9
Lubricate joints of control level linkageG-9
Every 50 hoursCheck the main frame mounting boltsG-9
6.CHECK AND MAINTENANCE
CAUTION
•When checking and repairing, park the tractor on flat ground and apply the parking brake.
•When checking and repairing, lower the bucket and stop the engine.
[1]CHECK POINTS OF EACH USE OR DAILY
Checking Transmission Fluid Level
1.Check the oil level at the gauge (1).
2.If the level is too low, add new oil to the prescribed level.
IMPORTANT
•Use only KUBOTA UDT or SUPER UDT fluid. Use of other oil may damage the transmission or hydraulic system. Refer to “3. LUBRICANTS”.
(1)Gauge (2)Oil Filling Plug (A)Oil level is acceptable within this range.
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Checking Hydraulic Hoses
1.With the engine off and bucket on the ground, check all hydraulic hoses (1) for cuts or wear.
2.Check for signs of leaks and make sure all fittings are tight.
3.If defects are found, replace them.
(1)Hydraulic Hose (2)Cardboard (3)Magnifying Glass
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[2]CHECK POINTS OF EVERY 10 HOURS
Greasing
1.Inject grease in all grease fitting with a hand grease gun.
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Lubricating
1.Lubricate joints of control lever linkage.
[3]CHECK POINT OF EVERY 50 HOURS
Checking Main Frame Mounting Bolts
CAUTION
•Never operate front loader with a loose main frame.
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•Any time bolts are loosened, retighten to specified torque.
•Check all bolts frequently and keep them tight.
1.Check the main frame bolts and nuts regularly especially when new. If they are loose, tighten them as follows.
Main frame mounting bolt (M20)
Tightening torque
(1)Main frame
(2)Bolt (M18) (3)Nut (M18)
Main frame mounting bolt (M18)
Main frame mounting nut (M18)
(4)Bolt (M20) (5)Bolt (M20) (6)Spacer
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