Kubota K008-3 Excavator Tier 4 Operators Manual (RA028-82217)

This official Kubota Operator’s Manual delivers complete operational guidance, safety information, and maintenance procedures for the K008-3 Tier 4 compact excavator. It includes full instructions on machine controls, excavating techniques, travel behaviors, slope handling, lifting procedures, transport requirements, and systematic daily and periodic inspections. Technical data, lifting capacities, running-in recommendations, and component-specific instructions ensure precise and safe operation of the K008-3 in all working environments.

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Kubota K008-3 Tier 4 Excavator

File Format: PDF

Size: 4.10 MB

No. of pages: 82

Language: English

Delivery Method: Instant Download – Access your file immediately after purchase.

📑 Included Sections:

Safe Operation

• Safe worksite behavior and machine operation rules for compact excavators
• Hazard identification, rollover prevention, and personal protection requirements
• Hydraulic safety, attachment awareness, and excavation-area precautions
• Emergency shutdown procedures and restricted-operation guidelines

Dealer Service & Technical Data

• Machine identification and serial number specifications
• Tier 4 engine-related performance values and operating ranges
• Main dimensions, working ranges, and lifting capacity charts specific to K008-3

Machine Description and Controls

• Complete layout of machine parts and operator work area
• Instrument panel indicators and monitoring elements
• Control levers for boom, arm, bucket, swivel, and boom swing pedal
• Track-width change system and dozer blade operation

Before Start & Daily Checks

• Safety device handling, lockouts, and inspection requirements
• Fuel, oil, coolant, hydraulic fluid, and structural integrity checks
• Operational readiness verification for engine and travel systems

Engine Operation

• Starting, stopping, and warm-up procedures for Tier 4 engines
• Cold-weather starting instructions and auxiliary battery use
• Fuel system behavior and operating conditions affecting engine load

Excavator Operation

• Running-in procedures for new machines
• Control logic and performance observation guidelines during digging
• Operation of attachments and service port usage
• Boom, arm, and bucket coordination for efficient excavation
• Swivel (unit swing) and boom swing operation
• Traveling, turning, slope navigation, and drive speed pedal use
• Precautions for uphill, downhill, and slope-parking scenarios

Transporting and Lifting

• Securing the excavator for truck transport
• Lifting point locations and proper hoisting procedures

Maintenance & Service Intervals

• Daily checks and routine maintenance points
• Complete interval schedule: 50h, 100h, 200h, 500h, 1000h, 1500h, 2000h, 3000h
• Annual and biennial service requirements
• Opening inspection covers and servicing consumable components

Adjustments and Component Replacements

• Fuel system purging after filter changes or air intrusion
• Crawler tension adjustment and track maintenance
• Bucket change procedures and attachment safety
• Fuse replacement and electrical protection guidelines

Troubleshooting

• Engine starting issues and idle performance faults
• Hydraulic function irregularities and attachment movement delays
• Travel system anomalies and control response problems

Cold Weather Operation

• Preparation steps for sub-zero operation
• Recommended post-operation procedures in freezing conditions
• Protection guidelines for hydraulics and engine systems

Long-Term Storage & Recommended Oils

• Fuel stabilization, battery removal, and corrosion-prevention steps
• Approved lubricants for engine, hydraulic system, and drive components
• Storage restart procedures and performance checks

This Kubota K008-3 Tier 4 Operator’s Manual provides the essential operating knowledge, safety instructions, and maintenance practices required to ensure dependable performance and long-term durability of the K008-3 compact excavator.