Part of the Kubota Operator Manuals.
This is the operator's manual for the Kubota LA513, LA723, and LA853 front loaders, a 39-page PDF covering setup, daily operation, and owner maintenance of all three models.
It walks you through safe operation, servicing the loader, pre-operation checks, and the full range of loader work: filling and dumping the bucket, lifting and carrying loads, loading from a bank, peeling and scraping, backfilling, and handling heavy objects. Maintenance coverage includes lubrication intervals, re-tightening of hardware, and general torque specifications. Removal, storage, and reinstallation procedures are documented step by step.
With this manual you can set correct tire inflation and rear ballast, bleed air from the hydraulic system, torque the main frame bolts to spec, and safely dismount and remount the loader without reversing the hydraulic connections. Written for owners and operators who service their own equipment.
Complete the set for your LA513, LA723, LA853
- Parts Catalog: Kubota LA853 Compact Tractor with Front Loader Parts Catalog
- Repair Manual: Kubota LA513, LA723, LA853 Front Loader Workshop Manual
What's Inside This Operator Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Safe Operation | 6-8 | Safety First, Danger, Warning, Caution |
| Servicing of Loader | 9-15 | Kubota Loader |
| Pre-Operation Check | 16-19 | Lubrication, Rear Ballast, Tire Inflation, Removing Air From Hydraulic System |
| Operating the Loader | 20-30 | Filling the Bucket, Lifting the Load, Dumping the Bucket, Loading From a Bank, Peeling and Scraping, Backfilling, Handling Large Heavy Objects, Bucket Level Indicator |
| Maintenance | 31-33 | Lubrication, Re-Tightening of Hardware, General Torque Specification |
| Removing the Loader | 34-35 | Raise the Boom Until the Stands CAN Be Rotated, Remove the Spring Pins, Rotate the Stands, Start the Engine and Run at Idle, Dump the Bucket Approximately 20 Degrees |
| Storing the Loader | 36 | Store the Loader in a Clean Dry Place, Ensure Loader Is Properly Supported, Attach Protective Plugs and Caps, Check Hydraulic Hoses and Connections, Repair or Replace Worn Parts |
| Reinstalling the Loader | 37-39 | Drive Tractor Between Loader Side Frames, Stop the Engine, Connect Four Hoses with Couplers, Start the Engine and Run at Idle, Move Hydraulic Control Lever to Dump Position |
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification | Value | Page |
|---|---|---|
| All Models | ||
| Hydraulic pressure relief valve setting | Pre-set at factory (not user adjustable) | p. 6 |
| Main frames (Front axle frame) M16 bolts torque | 23 kgf-m (166 ft-lbs) | p. 32 |
| Main frames (Rear brackets) M16 nuts torque | 23 kgf-m (166 ft-lbs) | p. 32 |
| Grease fittings lubrication frequency | 10 hours | p. 31 |
| Control lever linkage lubrication frequency | 10 hours | p. 31 |
| Maximum Hydraulic Pressure | 185 MPa (2630 psi) | p. 10 |
| LA513 | ||
| LA513 Net Weight | 390 kg (860 lbs) | p. 10 |
| LA513 Max. Lift Height (to Bucket Pivot Pin) | 2450 mm (96.5 in) | p. 12 |
| LA513 Raising Time | 2.7 sec | p. 13 |
| LA853 | ||
| LA853 Rated Flow | 37 L/m (9.8 GPM) | p. 10 |
| LA853 Digging Depth | 170 mm (6.7 in) | p. 12 |
| LA853 Bucket Dumping Time | 1.6 sec | p. 13 |
