Part of the Kubota Operator Manuals.
This is the Kubota Operator Manual for the BX2816 front-mount snowblower, covering units with serial number 21700001 and up. Written for owners who assemble, run, and maintain the attachment, it is the factory reference for keeping the snowblower working through the season.
The 43-page manual walks through snowblower assembly, chute and manual rotation installation, connecting and disconnecting the unit from the tractor, and day-to-day operation including engine speed, controls, deflector and skid shoe adjustment, and snow removal methods. Maintenance sections cover the gearbox and reduction box, shearbolts, auger repositioning, and drive chain adjustment.
You also get troubleshooting and storage guidance, a full parts breakdown with diagrams, available options, a torque specification table, and the adapter installation process. Delivered as a downloadable PDF you can view on any device or print for the shop.
What's Inside This Kubota BX2816 Operator Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction | 2-5 | Snowblower, Gearbox, Reduction Box, Chute, Deflector, Auger, Drive Chain |
| Safety Information | 6-9 | General Safety Information - Pictograms |
| Specifications | 10-11 | Safety Labels |
| Assembly | 12-19 | Estimated Assembly Time, Snowblower Assembly, Connecting the Snowblower, Disconnecting the Snowblower |
| Operation | 20-23 | General Preparation, Engine Speed and Controls, Adjustments, Snow Removal Methods |
| Maintenance | 24-27 | Shearbolts, Auger and Drive Chain Adjustment, Maintenance Schedule |
| Troubleshooting | 28 | Auger, Fan, PTO, Drive System, Chain, Gearbox, Chute, Shearbolts |
| Storage | 29 | Subframe, Snowblower, Safety Signs, Moving Parts |
| Parts | 30-37 | Snowblower - Rear, Snowblower - Front, Reduction Box, Chute and Deflector, Manual Chute Rotation, Gearbox |
| Available Options | 38 | Hydraulic Chute Rotation, Electric Chute Rotation, Hydraulic Chute Deflector, Electric Chute Deflector, Hard Plastic Cutting Edge, Skid Shoes, Drift Cutters |
| Torque Specification Table | 39 | |
| Adapter Installation Process | 40-43 | NPT Threads, Jic Flare Fittings, Orb Non-Adjustable Fittings, Orb Adjustable Fittings |
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification | Value | Page |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Chain Deflection | between 1/16" and 1/8" | p. 26 |
| Gearbox Oil Type | AGMA 5EP extreme pressure oil, SAE 80W90 gear oil or equivalent | p. 27 |
| Shear Bolt Torque | 9 lbs-ft (12 N-M) | p. 25 |
| Auger Lubrication Interval | 24 hours of operation or at least once a year | p. 27 |
| Auger Shear Bolt Part Number | 70060-01338 | p. 25 |
| Skid Shoe Clearance (Uneven or gravel surface) | 3/8" or 3/4" | p. 22 |
| Working Width | 49 3/4" | p. 10 |
| Working Height | 20" | p. 10 |
| Auger Diameter | 12 3/4" | p. 10 |
| Approximate Shipping Weight | 287 lbs. | p. 10 |
| Required Rear Counterweight | 350 lbs. | p. 21 |
| Drive Chain Lubrication Interval | 4 hours | p. 27 |
