This is the Kubota Operator Manual for the KX080-3 excavator, powered by the Kubota V3307DI-T diesel engine. It is a 117 page English PDF, written for the Australian-market machine, that you can download, keep on any device, and print.
The manual explains safe operation, the instrument panel and controls, daily checks, starting and running the engine, driving and working the excavator, transport and lifting, and cold weather and long storage procedures. It also covers the maintenance schedule, fuel system purging, track adjustment and bucket changes, and a troubleshooting section that reads the machine's I.C.S. messages and service hour meter warnings.
Owners and operators can use it to run the KX080-3 correctly, stay on top of greasing and service intervals, adjust track tension, and understand warning messages before they become failures. Search the text on screen or print the pages you need.
Complete the set for your KX080-3
- Repair Manual: Kubota KX080-3 Service Manual (incl. Wiring)
What's Inside This Operator Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Front Matter | 1-4 | Cover, List of Abbreviations, General Symbols, Foreword, Safety First |
| Contents | 5-8 | Full Table of Contents by Chapter and Sub-Section |
| Safe Operation | 9-22 | General Precautions, Machine Operation Safety, Slope and Travel Safety, Servicing Safety, Safety Decals |
| Dealer Service | 23 | Dealer Support, Parts and Service Contact |
| Technical Data | 24 | Model KX080-3, Cabin Type, Engine Output, Weights and Capacities |
| Description of Machine Parts | 25 | Depicted Machine Components and Nomenclature |
| Instrument Panel and Control Elements | 26-27 | Warning Lamps, Gauges, Switches, Levers and Pedals |
| Checks Before Start | 28-34 | Daily Checks, Air Control Vent, Control Panel, Front Air Outlet, Wiper/Washer Switch |
| Operation of the Engine | 35-43 | Starting, Warning Lamp, Fuel Supply Pump, Cold Weather Starting, Stopping the Engine |
| Excavator Operation | 44-65 | Travel Levers, Swing and Boom Operation, Working Modes, Service Port, Attachment Operation |
| Transporting the Excavator on a Vehicle | 66-69 | Loading and Unloading, Tie-Down Points, Transport Safety |
| Maintenance | 70-99 | Maintenance Intervals Chart, Regular Checks and Maintenance Work, Engine Oil and Filter, Greasing, Track and Fuel System Service |
| Other Adjustments and Replacements | 100-103 | Purging the Fuel System, Belt and Component Replacement |
| Troubleshooting | 104-108 | Engine, Hydraulic, Travel and Electrical Symptoms with Causes and Remedies |
| Long Storage | 109-112 | Storage Preparation, Periodic Replacement of Important Component Parts |
| Appendices | 113-115 | Main Dimensions, Reference Tables |
| Working Range Specifications | 116-117 | Max. Digging Height, Max. Dumping Height, Max. Digging Depth and Reach |
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification | Value | Page |
|---|---|---|
| Track adjustment grease nipple tightening torque | 98 to 108 N-m | p. 100 |
| Hydraulic hose replacement interval | Every 2 years or 4000 hours | p. 110 |
| Front idler and track roller oil change interval | every 2000 hrs | p. 74 |
| Steel tracks clearance (related to drive sprocket and idler) | 40 to 55 mm | p. 101 |
| Outer air filter element replacement interval | every 1000 hrs | p. 70 |
| Inner air filter element replacement interval | every 1000 hrs | p. 70 |
| Fuel filter cartridge replacement interval | every 500 hrs | p. 70 |
| Water separator draining interval | every 50 hrs | p. 70 |
| Engine oil filter replacement interval | every 250 hrs | p. 70 |
| Operating Weight (Rubber tracks) | 8280 kg | p. 24 |
| Engine Total Displacement | 3331 cc | p. 24 |
| Engine SAE Net Power | 49.6 kW (66.5 Hp) | p. 24 |
