Kubota K008-5 Quick Start Guide

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Before Starting

• Park on firm, level ground
• Sit correctly and fasten your seatbelt
• Ensure the control console is raised (locked) before starting

⚠️ Do not inspect fluids, remove covers, or adjust settings. If something appears unusual, do not start — contact us.

⚠️ Ventilation: Do not run the engine indoors or in enclosed areas unless properly ventilated. Exhaust fumes can be dangerous.

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Controls You Need to Know

• Right joystick – Boom and bucket movement
• Left joystick – Arm movement and slewing (left/right)
• Track levers – Machine travel
• Throttle lever – Engine speed
• Auxiliary pedal – Attachment operation
• Control console – Locks and unlocks machine movement

📌 All other controls and settings are factory set and must not be changed.

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Starting the Machine

• Set the throttle to mid position
• Insert the key and turn to RUN
• Check that warning lights illuminate
• Turn the key to START and release once the engine starts
• Lower the control console to enable controls
• Allow the engine to warm up for 1–2 minutes before working

🚨 Stop immediately and inform us if a warning light stays on, the engine sounds abnormal, or the controls feel wrong.

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Operating the Machine

• Use low to medium throttle
• Operate smoothly — avoid sudden or aggressive movements
• Keep the machine stable and level
• Do not lift or move loads beyond the machine’s capacity
• Only use approved attachments and follow attachment instructions
• Keep all people well clear — no one in the swing/slew area

✅ For digging and working, use the standard / maximum track width for best stability.

👤

New Operator Guidance

• If this is your first time using this type of machine:
• Start at low engine speed
• Use one control at a time until confident
• Avoid fast tracking and fast slewing
• Take time to understand how the machine responds

⚠️ If you feel unsure or uncomfortable at any point, stop work and contact us.

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Travelling (This Prevents Damage)

• Keep the bucket low — approximately 200–400 mm above the ground
• Travel slowly and avoid sudden turns

⚠️ Be extremely careful on slopes or uneven ground.

⚠️ If you must stop on a slope, park so the machine cannot move (blade down).

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What to Watch Out For

(Stop Work & Inform Us)

• Any warning light or message
• Loss of power, unusual vibrations, or burning smells
• Leaks or spraying fluid
• Tracks slipping or behaving unevenly
• The machine not responding correctly
• Any contact with objects such as kerbs, manholes, walls, services, or structures

⚠️ Do not continue operating to “finish the job”.

⚠️ Power lines: Take extreme care when working near overhead power lines.

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Refuelling Safety (Fire Prevention)

• Engine off, key removed
• No smoking, flames, or ignition sources nearby
• If fuel is spilled, stop and clean up safely before restarting

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Stopping the Machine

• Reduce throttle to idle
• Allow the engine to idle for 30–60 seconds
• Lower the bucket flat to the ground
• Raise the control console to lock the controls
• Turn the key to STOP and remove it

⚠️ Never leave the machine running unattended.