Part of the Kubota Operator Manuals.
This Kubota Operator Manual covers the LA482 and LA682 front loaders in 37 pages. It is the factory handbook for owners and mechanics who need to mount, operate, and service these two loaders by the numbers rather than by trial and error.
The manual walks through loader and bucket specifications, full setting-up and installation instructions, pre-operation checks, and operating technique for filling the bucket, lifting, carrying, dumping, and using float control. It also documents maintenance and lubrication, main frame and brace torque values, and the complete removal, storage, and reinstallation procedures.
Because the LA482 and LA682 differ in hydraulic flow, lift height, and weight, the specification tables give you the correct figure for your model. Use it to bleed the hydraulics after hose work, set tire pressures, or torque the mounting hardware. It downloads as a PDF and prints cleanly for shop use.
What's Inside This Operator Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Safe Operation | 5-7 | Safe Operation Instructions, Danger, Warning and Caution Labels, Care of Danger |
| Servicing of Loader | 8 | Servicing of Loader Introduction, Kubota Loader Information, Serial Number Location |
| Specifications | 9-12 | Suitable Tractor, Loader Specifications, Bucket Specifications (Dimensional Specifications, Operational Specifications), Dimensional Specifications |
| Setting-Up Instructions | 13-23 | Pre-Assembly (Tractor Preparation, Installation Instructions), Tractor Preparation (Main Frames and Connector) |
| Pre-Operation Check | 24-25 | Lubrication, Liquid Ballast in Rear Tires, Transmission Fluid, Rear Ballast (Tire Inflation, Test Operation, Removing Air From Hydraulic System), Tire Inflation |
| Operating the Loader | 26-30 | Filling the Bucket, Lifting the Load (Carrying the Load, Dumping the Bucket, Lowering the Bucket, Operating with Float Control), Carrying the Load |
| Maintenance | 31-32 | Lubrication, Daily Checks, Re-Tightening of Hardware |
| Removing the Loader | 33 | Prepare for Removal, Disconnect Stands, Disconnect Main Frame, Disconnect Hydraulic Hoses, Back Away Tractor |
| Storing the Loader | 34 | Storage Location, Support Loader, Protect Couplers, Check Hydraulic Hoses, Repair Parts, Lubricate Loader, Protect Cylinder Rods and Pins, Repaint Parts |
| Reinstalling the Loader | 35 | Position Tractor, Connect Hoses, Engage Side Frames, Reinstall Mounting Pins, Store Stands, Level Bucket |
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification | Value | Page |
|---|---|---|
| LA482 | ||
| Hydraulic block type outlet max flow, LA482 | 26.4 L/min. (7.0 U.S. gals./min.) | p. 15 |
| LA482 Rated Hydraulic Flow | 26.4 L/m (7.0 GPM) | p. 9 |
| LA482 Net Weight (Approximate) | 380 kg (835 lbs) | p. 9 |
| LA482 Maximum Lift Height to Pivot Pin | 2435 mm (95.9 in.) | p. 10 |
| LA682 | ||
| Hydraulic block type outlet max flow, LA682 | 29.5 L/min. (7.8 U.S. gals./min.) | p. 15 |
| LA682 Rated Hydraulic Flow (L3710, L4310DT) | 29.5 L/m (7.8 GPM) | p. 9 |
| LA682 Net Weight (Approximate) | 440 kg (970 lbs) | p. 9 |
| LA682 Maximum Lift Height to Pivot Pin | 2560 mm (100.8 in.) | p. 10 |
| All Models | ||
| Lubrication frequency for grease fittings | every 10 hours | p. 31 |
| Loader Maximum Hydraulic Pressure | 17.2 MPa (175 kgf/cm², 2490 psi) | p. 9 |
| Rear Tire Inflation Pressure (12.4-24, 4PR) | 140 kPa (1.4 kgf/cm², 20 psi) | p. 25 |
| Front Tire Inflation Pressure (7.2-16, 4PR) | 180 kPa (1.8 kgf/cm², 26 psi) | p. 25 |
