Part of the Kubota Operator Manuals.
This is the operator's manual for the Kubota LA525 front loader, a 40 page guide in English. It covers mounting the loader to a suitable Kubota tractor, the loader and bucket specifications, pre operation checks, day to day operation, maintenance, and removing, storing, and reinstalling the loader.
The operating section walks through filling and lifting the bucket, carrying and dumping loads, working with float control, loading from a bank, backfilling, and handling attachments like the quick attach bucket, bale spear, and pallet fork.
Use it to set up the loader correctly, bleed air from the hydraulics, keep the pivots greased, and re-tighten the main frame bolts to the specified 226 N-m. Delivered as a downloadable PDF you can view on a phone, tablet, or computer, or print the pages you need for the shop.
Complete the set for your LA525
- Repair Manual: Kubota LA525, LA765 Front Loader Workshop Manual
What's Inside This Operator Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Servicing of Loader | 13 | Your Dealer Is Interested in Your New Loader and Has the Desire to Help You Get the Most Value From It., Locate the Serial Numbers Now and Record Them in the Space Provided. |
| Specifications | 14-18 | Suitable Tractor, Loader Specifications, Bucket Specifications, Dimensional Specifications, Operational Specifications, Loader Terminology |
| Pre-Operation Check | 19-21 | Lubrication, Transmission Fluid (Manual Transmission Type, HST Type), Tread, Rear Ballast, Tire Inflation, Test Operation, Removing Air From the Hydraulic System |
| Operating the Loader | 22-31 | Filling the Bucket, Lifting the Load, Carrying the Load, Lowering the Bucket, Operating with Float Control, Dumping the Bucket, Loading From a Bank, Peeling and Scraping |
| Maintenance | 32-34 | Lubrication, Re-Tightening of Hardware, Daily Checks, Every 50 Hours (Checking Main Frame Bolt Torque) |
| Removing the Loader | 35-36 | Raise the Boom Until the Stands CAN Be Rotated., Stop the Engine., Remove the Spring Pins Holding the Stands to the Boom. |
| Storing the Loader | 37 | Store the Loader in a Clean Dry Place., Make Sure the Loader Is Properly Supported., Attach the Protective Plugs and Caps to the Couplers to Protect Them From Dust. |
| Reinstalling the Loader | 38-40 | Slowly Drive the Tractor Between the Loader Side Frames Until the Rear Portion of Both Side Frames Touches the Main Frames As Shown., Adjust the Route of the Hoses As Shown. |
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification | Value | Page |
|---|---|---|
| Main frame bolt torque | 226 N-m (23 kgf-m, 166 ft-lbs) | p. 32 |
| Grease fitting lubrication frequency | every 10 hours | p. 32 |
| Grease type | SAE multipurpose grease (extreme pressure, Molybdenum disulfide, Moly EP) | p. 32 |
| Control lever linkage lubrication frequency | every 10 hours | p. 32 |
| Loader Net Weight (Approximate) | 365 kg (805 lbs.) | p. 14 |
| Loader Rated Hydraulic Flow | 23.9 L/min (6.3 GPM) | p. 14 |
| Loader Maximum Hydraulic Pressure (L2501) | 15.7 MPa (2275 psi) | p. 14 |
| Square 66" Bucket Heaped Capacity | 0.28 m³ (9.9 cu.ft.) | p. 15 |
| Maximum Lift Height (to bucket pivot pin) | 2394 mm (94.3 in.) | p. 15 |
| Maximum Dump Angle | 40 deg. | p. 15 |
| Raising Time (L3301, L3901) | 3.5 sec. | p. 16 |
| Rear Tire Inflation Pressure (15-19.5, 6PR) | 210 kPa (30 psi) | p. 21 |
