Kubota L3240 Operator'S Manual Download

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SPECIFICATIONS

NOTE :

*Manufacturer's estimate

The company reserve the right to change the specifications without notice.

Hydraulic

unit

Hydraulic control system

Position control

Pump capacity

L/min.

31.5

Three point hitch

SAE category 1

Max. lift
force

At lift
points

1700

24 in.
behind
lift
points

1200

System pressure

MPa

(kgf/cm )

17.7

PTO

Rear PTO

SAE 1-3/8, 6 splines

PTO/
Engine
speed

rpm

540/2550

MID-PTO
(if equipped)

USA No.5 (KUBOTA 10-tooth) involute spline

PTO/
Engine
speed

rpm

2000/2580

Model

L3240

4WD

Summary of Contents for L3240

Page 1: ...IN JAPAN L 3 2 4 0 L 3 5 4 0 L 3 9 4 0 L 4 2 4 0 L 4 7 4 0 L 5 0 4 0 L 5 2 4 0 L 5 7 4 0 TRACTOR OPERATOR S MANUAL MODELS L3240 L3540 L3940 L4240 L4740 L5040 L5240 L5740 English Australia Code No TD17...

Page 2: ...Society for Testing and Materials USA Deutsches Institut f r Normung GERMANY Dual Traction z4WDx Feet Per Minute Glide Shift Transmission High Speed Low Speed Hydrostatic Transmission Meters Per Seco...

Page 3: ...Society for Testing and Materials USA Deutsches Institut f r Normung GERMANY Dual Traction z4WDx Feet Per Minute Glide Shift Transmission High Speed Low Speed Hydrostatic Transmission Meters Per Seco...

Page 4: ...ered Position G Draft Control Shallow Position C Draft Control Deep Position H 3 Point Lowering Speed Control M Remote Cylinder Retract L Remote Cylinder Extend N Steering Wheel Tilt Control 0 Hazard...

Page 5: ...ual to be outdated KUBOTA distributors and dealers will have the most up to date information Please do not hesitate to consult with them 3 SAFETY FIRST This symbol the industry s Safety Alert Symbol i...

Page 6: ...re unified by one central commitment KUBOTA makes products which taken on a national scale are basic necessities Products which are indispensable products intended to help individuals and nations fulf...

Page 7: ...G 24 Block Heater if equipped 24 STOPPING THE ENGINE 25 WARMING UP 25 Warm Up Transmission Oil in the Low Temperature Range 25 JUMP STARTING 26 OPERATING THE TRACTOR 27 OPERATING NEW TRACTOR 27 Do not...

Page 8: ...Shift Lever if equipped 48 Front Wheel Drive Lever 49 Hand Throttle Lever 49 Foot Throttle 49 Parking Brake Lever 49 STOPPING 50 Stopping 50 INTELLIPANEL TM 50 Changing Display Mode 50 CHECK DURING DR...

Page 9: ...67 Loader Remote Control Valve Lever 68 Valve Lock 68 REMOTE HYDRAULIC CONTROL SYSTEM if equipped 69 Remote Control Valve Coupler Connecting and Disconnecting 69 Remote Control Valve Lever 69 Remote C...

Page 10: ...ion 93 EVERY 200 HOURS 94 Replacing Engine Oil Filter 94 Changing Engine Oil 95 Replacing Transmission Oil Filter HST Type 96 Checking Radiator Hose and Clamp 97 Checking HST Oil Line HST Type Checkin...

Page 11: ...E AS REQUIRED 104 Bleeding Fuel System 104 Draining Clutch Housing Water 104 Replacing Fuse 105 Replacing Light Bulb 106 Replacing Head Lamp 106 STORAGE 107 TRACTOR STORAGE 107 REMOVING THE TRACTOR FR...

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Page 13: ...member of the CAB or ROPS is damaged replace the entire structure at your local KUBOTA Dealer 4 Always use the seat belt if the tractor has a CAB or ROPS Do not use the seat belt if a foldable ROPS i...

Page 14: ...tioning correctly C Working 1 Pull only from the drawbar Never hitch to axle housing or any other point except drawbar such arrangements will increase the risk of serious personal injury or death due...

Page 15: ...g gears to neutral could cause loss of control 5 To improve stability on slope set widest wheel tread as shown in TIRES WHEELS AND BALLAST section Follow recommendations for proper ballasting C Drivin...

Page 16: ...ver in place at all times Replace the PTO shaft cap when the shaft is not in use 3 Before installing or using PTO driven equipment read the manufacturer s manual and review the safety labels attached...

Page 17: ...possibility of battery explosion do not use or charge the refillable type battery if the fluid level is below the LOWER lower limit level mark Check the fluid level regularly and add distilled water...

Page 18: ...for suspected leaks use a piece of cardboard or wood Use of safety goggles or other eye protection is also highly recommended If injured by escaping fluid see a medical doctor at once This fluid will...

Page 19: ...7 SAFE OPERATION 7 DANGER WARNING AND CAUTION LABELS...

Page 20: ...SAFE OPERATION 8...

Page 21: ...9 SAFE OPERATION...

Page 22: ...r warning and caution labels with new labels from your local KUBOTA Dealer 4 If a component with danger warning and caution label s affixed is replaced with new part make sure new label s is are attac...

Page 23: ...r KUBOTA Dealer For service contact the KUBOTA Dealership from which you purchased your tractor or your local KUBOTA Dealer When in need of parts be prepared to give your dealer the tractor CAB and en...

Page 24: ...SERVICING OF TRACTOR 2 1 Engine serial number...

Page 25: ...lbs 101 7 75 0 112 8 83 2 123 7 91 2 139 7 103 0 154 3 113 8 180 6 133 2 Battery capacity 12V RC 123min CCA 490A 12V RC 133 min CCA 582A Fuel Diesel fuel No 1 below 10 14 Diesel fuel No 2 above 10 14...

Page 26: ...2 7 8 9 2 8 9 2 Hydraulic unit Hydraulic control system Position control Pump capacity L U S gals min 31 5 8 3 37 0 9 8 35 6 9 4 37 0 9 8 Three point hitch SAE category 1 SAE category 1 2 Max lift for...

Page 27: ...l fuel No 2 above 10 14 Capacities Fuel tank L U S gals 44 11 6 50 13 2 54 14 3 Engine crankcase with filter L U S qts 5 7 6 0 6 7 7 1 8 2 8 7 9 4 9 9 Engine coolant L U S qts 6 0 6 3 7 5 7 9 8 2 8 7...

Page 28: ...9 8 35 6 9 4 Three point hitch SAE category 1 SAE category 1 2 Max lift force At lift points kg lbs 1700 3750 1750 3860 24 in behind lift points kg lbs 1200 2650 1250 2760 1350 2980 System pressure M...

Page 29: ...Engine crankcase with filter L U S qts 5 7 6 0 8 2 8 7 Engine coolant L U S qts 6 0 6 3 7 5 7 9 Transmission case L U S gals 42 11 1 43 11 4 Dimensions Overall length without 3p mm in 3030 119 3 2920...

Page 30: ...S gals min 31 5 8 3 37 0 9 8 Three point hitch SAE category 1 Max lift force At lift points kg lbs 1700 3750 1750 3860 24 in behind lift points kg lbs 1200 2650 1250 2760 System pressure MPa kgf cm 1...

Page 31: ...ver km h mph Forward L L 3 5 2 2 3 6 2 2 3 4 2 1 3 6 2 2 M 7 1 4 4 7 3 4 5 7 0 4 3 7 3 4 5 H 15 1 9 4 15 4 9 6 14 9 9 3 15 5 9 6 H L 5 8 3 6 5 9 3 7 5 8 3 6 6 0 3 7 M 11 9 7 4 12 1 7 5 11 8 7 3 12 2 7...

Page 32: ...5 1 3 2 5 5 3 4 5 1 3 2 5 1 3 2 7 6 5 4 0 6 3 3 9 6 6 4 1 6 3 3 9 6 2 3 9 8 7 8 4 8 7 6 4 7 8 0 5 0 7 6 4 7 7 5 4 7 9 9 2 5 7 8 9 5 5 9 4 5 8 8 9 5 5 8 8 5 5 10 11 1 6 9 10 7 6 6 11 3 7 0 10 7 6 6 10...

Page 33: ...d Low 1 1 6 1 0 1 5 0 9 1 6 1 0 2 2 3 1 4 2 1 1 3 2 3 1 4 3 3 7 2 3 3 5 2 2 3 7 2 3 4 5 4 3 4 5 1 3 2 5 5 3 4 High 1 7 8 4 8 7 6 4 7 8 0 5 0 2 11 1 6 9 10 7 6 6 11 3 7 0 3 18 0 11 2 17 4 10 8 18 3 11...

Page 34: ...onditions Tread max width with farm tires Lower link end max lifting capacity W0 Front Rear 2WD 4WD L3240 1610 mm 63 4 in 1155 mm 45 5 in 1480 mm 58 3 in 1700 kg 3750 lbs L3540 L3940 1530 mm 60 2 in 1...

Page 35: ...ull type Max harrowing width mm in 1829 72 1981 78 2134 84 Max weight kg lbs 350 770 400 880 7 Chisel Plow Max width mm in 1829 72 Max weight kg lbs 350 770 8 Broad Caster Max tank capacity L gal 200...

Page 36: ...nal Head light switch 31 8 Hazard light switch 31 9 Key switch 19 10 ATA lever 41 11 Parking brake lever 19 39 54 12 Brake pedal 33 C GST Manual Transmission Type ILLUSTRATED CONTENTS 1 Shuttle shift...

Page 37: ...tor HST Type 40 3 Parking brake indicator 19 12 Stall guard indicator HST Type 37 4 Glow plug indicator 24 13 Auto H DS indicator HST Type 37 5 Warning indicator HST GST Type 52 14 IntelliPanel TM dis...

Page 38: ...3 Front wheel drive lever 39 13 PTO clutch control lever 57 4 Mid PTO lever if equipped 58 14 Position control lever 65 5 Range gear shift lever L M H 38 15 Draft control lever if equipped 65 6 Cruise...

Page 39: ...f equipped 58 13 PTO clutch control lever 57 4 Operator s seat 29 14 Position control lever 65 5 Main gear shift lever 43 47 15 Draft control lever if equipped 65 6 Range gear shift lever Hi Lo Manual...

Page 40: ...mplement lowered to the ground Check item Walk around inspection Check engine oil level Check transmission oil level Check coolant level Clean grill and radiator screen Clean oil cooler HST model Chec...

Page 41: ...FF position before starting the engine A Do not use starting fluid or ether A To protect the battery and the starter make sure that the starter is not continuously turned for more than 10 seconds STAR...

Page 42: ...Transmission Type 1 Parking brake indicator 2 Make sure the fuel cock is in the open position 1 Fuel cock A CLOSE B OPEN 3 Place the shift levers in NEUTRAL position 1 Shuttle shift lever 2 Main gear...

Page 43: ...ace the Speed control Pedal in NEUTRAL position Place the range gear shift lever L M H in NEUTRAL position 1 Cruise control lever 2 Speed control pedal 3 Range gear shift lever L M H N A NEUTRAL POSIT...

Page 44: ...rol lever if equipped 2 Position control lever A DOWN 6 Set the throttle lever to about 1 2 way 1 Hand throttle lever 2 Foot throttle except HST Type INCREASE DECREASE 7 Insert the key into the key sw...

Page 45: ...on place the cruise control lever in neutral OFF position A Daily checks with the Easy Checker TM only are not sufficient Never fail to conduct daily checks carefully by referring to Daily Check See D...

Page 46: ...t steps 9 and 10 To protect the battery and the starter make sure that the starter is not continuously turned for more than 10 seconds BBlock Heater if equipped A block heater is available as an optio...

Page 47: ...ransmission Oil in the Low Temperature Range Hydraulic oil serves as transmission fluid In cold weather the oil may be cold with increased viscosity This can cause delayed oil circulation or abnormall...

Page 48: ...Attach the red clamp to the positive red or pos terminal of the dead battery and clamp the other end of the same cable to the positive red or pos terminal of the helper battery 7 Clamp the other cabl...

Page 49: ...w down to suitable speeds Do not operate the tractor at fast speed The above precautions are not limited only to new tractors but to all tractors But it should be especially observed in the case of ne...

Page 50: ...pin cotters BTo Raise the ROPS to Upright Position 1 Remove both hair pin cotters and set bolts 2 Raise ROPS to the upright position To avoid personal injury A Raise the ROPS slowly and carefully 3 Al...

Page 51: ...adjustment Pull the travel adjust lever and slide the seat backward or forward as required The seat will lock in position when the lever is released A The operator s seat base has a slope When lifting...

Page 52: ...the seat belt for proper fit and connect the buckle This seat belt is auto locking retractable type BTilt Steering Adjustment To avoid personal injury A Do not adjust the steering wheel while the tra...

Page 53: ...indicated turning light will flash and the other will stay on C Turn Signal without Hazard Light 1 To indicate a right turn without hazard lights turn the switch clockwise 2 To indicate a left turn w...

Page 54: ...OPERATING THE TRACTOR 32 BTractor Lights 1 Head light 2 Side turn signal Hazard light 3 Side marker light 4 Tail light 5 Rear turn signal Hazard light...

Page 55: ...ntrol when driving on icy wet or loose surfaces make sure the tractor is correctly ballasted operated at reduced speed operated with front wheel drive engaged if equipped A The braking characteristics...

Page 56: ...dal is fully pressed down To help prevent premature clutch wear A The clutch pedal must be quickly disengaged and be slowly engaged A Avoid operating the tractor with your foot resting on the clutch p...

Page 57: ...HST Type 6 Selecting the Travel Speed 1 H DS lever 2 ATA lever 3 HST response control dial 4 HST mode select switch 5 Front wheel drive lever 6 Range gear shift lever 7 Cruise control lever 8 Speed c...

Page 58: ...tions for example set the dial toward FAST It helps improve the working efficiency If the turf grass would be damaged by the tires at a start and stop set the dial toward SLOW A This dial can be set w...

Page 59: ...omatically slows down to the Lo low speed range In this case the Hi lamp goes out and the Lo lamp lights up instead 4 When the engine rpm has come up again the tractor automatically speeds up from the...

Page 60: ...lever A If it is difficult to shift the lever into L M or H from neutral position On slopes be sure to set the parking brake before starting the procedure 1 Slightly depress the speed control pedal t...

Page 61: ...drive lever is difficult to set to OFF stop the tractor turn the steering wheel and move the lever A Tires will wear quickly if front wheel drive is engaged on paved roads C Front wheel drive is effe...

Page 62: ...eft and the right brakes when driving on the road The speed cruise control won t be released with single brake activation Cruise control is designed for tractor operating efficiency and operator comfo...

Page 63: ...tor is running under cruise control 2 Step on the speed control pedal until the tractor goes beyond the cruise speed Now the indicator starts flashing 3 It goes out when the cruise control is released...

Page 64: ...before shifting the shuttle shift lever A Shuttle shift change should not be done all at one time Move the shuttle shift lever to the neutral position momentarily before you accomplish the shuttle ch...

Page 65: ...se There is no need to use the clutch when starting out or shifting up or down Before dismounting tractor shift the main gear shift lever and the shuttle lever to the neutral position and set parking...

Page 66: ...ble to KUBOTA for coverage under the warranty Shift the creep gear shift lever at to obtain high speeds and shift it to obtain low speeds This shifting requires clutch operation C Creep speed attained...

Page 67: ...lever is difficult to set to OFF stop the tractor turn the steering wheel and move the lever A Tires will wear quickly if front wheel drive is engaged on paved roads C Front wheel drive is effective f...

Page 68: ...Brake Lever To release the parking brake depress the brake pedals again When the parking brake is released parking brake indicator in the Easy Checker TM goes off 8 Unlock the parking brake and slowly...

Page 69: ...to obtain forward speeds and shift back to obtain reverse speeds This shifting requires clutch operation A The synchro shuttle shift lever may be shifted while the tractor is moving slowly and the clu...

Page 70: ...ble to KUBOTA for coverage under the warranty Shift the creep gear shift lever at to obtain high speeds and shift it to obtain low speeds This shifting requires clutch operation C Creep speed attained...

Page 71: ...front wheel drive is engaged on paved roads C Front wheel drive is effective for the following jobs 1 When greater pulling force is needed such as working in a wet field when pulling a trailer or when...

Page 72: ...play mode button is pressed the IntelliPanel TM display mode changes from 1 thru 5 Select the display mode appropriate for the work in question 2 When the key switch is set to ON the IntelliPanel TM w...

Page 73: ...speed mode km h Display 5 PTO speed mode The PTO is disengaged OFF The speed of the rear PTO when engaged ON is displayed The speed of the mid PTO when engaged ON is displayed instead of the rear PTO...

Page 74: ...follows Keep pushing both display mode button and travel speed button for two seconds or more while HOUR METER MODE BImmediately Stop the Engine if A The engine suddenly slows down or accelerates A Un...

Page 75: ...as possible See Checking and Refueling in DAILY CHECK in PERIODIC SERVICE section BCoolant Temperature Gauge To avoid personal injury A Do not remove radiator cap until coolant temperature is well be...

Page 76: ...ss the brake pedals 3 Latch the brake pedals with the parking brake lever GST Manual Transmission Type HST Type A To prevent damage to the parking brake lever make sure that brake pedals are fully dep...

Page 77: ...ngage differential lock when one wheel is spinning and the other is completely stopped A If the differential lock cannot be released step lightly on the brake pedals alternately BOperating the Tractor...

Page 78: ...MENT in TIRES WHEELS AND BALLAST section 2 Slow down for slopes rough ground or sharp turns especially when transporting heavy rear mounted equipment 3 Before descending a slope shift to a gear low en...

Page 79: ...PTO then open the throttle to the recommended speed A To avoid damage of PTO clutch and implement shift the PTO clutch control lever slowly when engaging the PTO clutch Do not keep the PTO clutch cont...

Page 80: ...ially designed to be used together To use mid PTO shift the mid PTO lever to engaged position and shift the PTO clutch control lever to engaged position C Mid PTO lever C Rear and Mid PTO speed C Mid...

Page 81: ...h control lever to engage ON 5 Set the engine speed to provide recommended rear PTO speed A If the PTO system is engaged and you stand up from the seat or the seat is not tilted forward the engine sto...

Page 82: ...PTO shaft cover in place at all times Replace the PTO shaft cap when the shaft is not in use When connecting or disconnecting the joint to PTO shaft raise up the PTO shaft cover 1 PTO shaft cover 2 PT...

Page 83: ...THREE POINT HITCH DRAWBAR THREE POINT HITCH DRAWBAR 1 Top link 2 Lifting rod Left 3 Telescopic stabilizers 4 Lower link 5 Lifting rod Right 6 Drawbar 7 Fixed drawbar frame 8 Swing drawbar frame optio...

Page 84: ...raft control draft response is more sensitive when an implement is connected to the upper set of top link mounting holes If draft control is not required it is recommended to use the low set 4 BDrawba...

Page 85: ...implement Select the proper set of holes by referring to the Hydraulic Control Unit Use Reference Chart in REMOTE HYDRAULIC CONTROL SYSTEM in HYDRAULIC UNIT section After aligning satisfactorily inser...

Page 86: ...ment recommend use of A or B hole in drawbar The drawbar load is referred to IMPLEMENT LIMITATIONS section BSwing Drawbar The drawbar can be used in three different ways as illustrated below Assemble...

Page 87: ...aged Contact your KUBOTA Dealer for adjustment 3 POINT HITCH CONTROL SYSTEM BPosition Control This will control the working depth of 3 point implements regardless of the amount of pull required Place...

Page 88: ...g too deep and causing loss of traction and ground speed BFloat Control Place both the draft control lever and the position control lever in the float position to make the lower links move freely alon...

Page 89: ...off hydraulic power for the hydraulic cylinder be sure to connect the C port to the Head End side port of the hydraulic cylinder A Make the following connections when using this valve to take off hyd...

Page 90: ...aulic power from port D the flow rate can be adjusted in two stages with the lever The flow rate is high at position R1 and low at position R2 Move the lever to position R1 or R2 depending on the atta...

Page 91: ...lever to the FORWARD or REARWARD position and hold This will raise or lower the implement Lever will return to neutral when released A Do not hold the lever in the REARWARD or FORWARD position once th...

Page 92: ...Position control 1 or 2 2 or 3 3 Draft and Mixed control YES NO Loose Insert the set pin through the slot on the outer tube that align with one of the holes on the inner bar For implements with gauge...

Page 93: ...m pressure in front tires if using a front loader or when equipped with a full load of front weights BDual Tires Dual tires are not approved Tire sizes Inflation Pressure Rear 12 4 24 4PR 140 kPa 1 4...

Page 94: ...idth 1 Remove the front axle mounting bolts and the tie rod mounting bolts 2 Move the front axles right and left to the desired position and tighten the bolts 3 Adjust the toe in 2 to 8mm 0 1 to 0 3 i...

Page 95: ...e fitting or adjusting a wheel tighten the bolts to the following torques then recheck after driving the tractor 200 m 200 yards and 10 times of shuttle movement by 5 m 5 yards and thereafter accordin...

Page 96: ...0 15 Turf 29 x 12 50 15 Turf 10 16 5 IND Tread 1155 mm 45 5 in 1200 mm 47 2 in 1230 mm 48 4 in 1170 mm 46 1 in 1235 mm 48 6 in Models L4240 L4740 Tires 8 16 8 3 16 Farm 27 x 10 50 15 Turf 29 x 12 50 1...

Page 97: ...200 mm 47 2 in 1300 mm 51 2 in 1385 mm 54 5 in 1480 mm 58 3 in L3940 L4240 L4740 14 9 24 Farm 1285 mm 50 6 in 1435 mm 56 5 in 1530 mm 60 2 in L3240 L3540 420 70 24 IND 1325 mm 52 2 in 1360 mm 53 5 in...

Page 98: ...vy rear mounted implements tend to lift front wheels Add enough ballast to maintain steering control and prevent tip over Remove weight when no longer needed C Front End Weights option The front end w...

Page 99: ...ot fill tires with water or solution more than 75 of full capacity to the valve stem level at 12 o clock position 1 Rear wheel weights Model Maximum weight per wheel L3240 L3540 L3940 L4240 L4740 28 k...

Page 100: ...every 400 Hr 100 7 Front axle pivot Adjust every 600 Hr 101 8 Greasing every 50 Hr 87 9 Engine start system Check every 50 Hr 88 10 Wheel bolt torque Check every 50 Hr 89 11 Battery condition Check e...

Page 101: ...n detail No Items Indication on hour meter Interval Ref page 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 18 Power steering oil line Check every 200 Hr 97 Replace every 2 year 103 4 19 Fuel...

Page 102: ...Engine oil API Service Classification CF or better Above 25 77 SAE30 SAE10W 30 or 15W 40 0 to 25 32 to 77 SAE20 SAE10W 30 or 15W 40 Below 0 32 SAE10W SAE10W 30 or 15W 40 4 Transmission case 42 L 11 1...

Page 103: ...ur or high sulfur fuel is employed Recommendable X Not Recommendable A Transmission oil The oil used to lubricate the transmission is also used as hydraulic fluid To insure proper operation of the hyd...

Page 104: ...ith moving parts A Never open the hood while the engine is running A Do not touch muffler or exhaust pipes while they are hot Severe burns could result A Support hood with other hand while unlocking s...

Page 105: ...tems as loose bolts trash build up oil or coolant leaks broken or worn parts BChecking and Refueling To avoid personal injury A Do not smoke while refueling A Be sure to stop the engine before refueli...

Page 106: ...e has stopped 3 To check the oil level draw out the dipstick wipe it clean replace it and draw it out again Check to see that the oil level lies between the two notches If the level is too low add new...

Page 107: ...ow sufficient time for excess pressure to escape before removing the cap completely 1 Check to see that the coolant level is between the FULL and LOW marks of recovery tank 2 When the coolant level dr...

Page 108: ...section Reset the red signal by pushing a RESET button after cleaning BChecking Brake Pedals and Clutch Pedal To avoid personal injury A Be sure brake pedals have equal adjustment when using locked t...

Page 109: ...nd muddy conditions lubricate grease fittings more often 2WD L4240 L4740 L5040 L5240 L5740 When apply a grease to forward front axle support remove the breather plug and apply a grease until grease ov...

Page 110: ...TART position 6 The engine must not crank 7 If it cranks consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for this service C Test Switch for the PTO clutch control switch or lever 1 Sit on the operator s seat 2 Engag...

Page 111: ...ce the speed control pedal in neutral position 4 Release the clutch pedal 5 Turn the key to START position 6 The engine must not crank 7 If it cranks consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for this service...

Page 112: ...valve will not function and dust will adhere to the element A Do not touch the secondary element except in cases where replacing is required See Replacing Air Cleaner Secondary Element in EVERY 1 YEAR...

Page 113: ...on of the belt falls within acceptable limits 4 Replace fan belt if it is damaged BChecking Fuel Line 1 Check to see that all lines and hose clamps are tight and not damaged 2 If hoses and clamps are...

Page 114: ...e and chock the wheels before checking brake pedal C Adjusting procedure 1 Release the parking brake 2 Slightly depress the brake pedals and measure free travel at the top of pedal stroke 3 If adjustm...

Page 115: ...personal injury A When the battery is being activated hydrogen and oxygen gases in the battery are extremely explosive Keep open sparks and flames away from the battery at all times especially when ch...

Page 116: ...t and can burn 1 Remove the oil filter 2 Put a film of clean engine oil on the rubber seal of the new filter 3 Tighten the filter quickly until it contacts the mounting surface Tighten filter by hand...

Page 117: ...completely into the oil pan All the used oil can be drained out easily when the engine is still warm 2 After draining reinstall the drain plug 3 Fill with the new oil up to the upper notch on the dips...

Page 118: ...eal of the new filter 5 Quickly tighten the filter until it contacts the mounting surface then with a filter wrench tighten it an additional 1 turn only 6 After the new filter has been replaced fill t...

Page 119: ...the boiling point what is called Overheating 1 Park the tractor in a safe place and keep the engine unloaded idling 2 Don t stop the engine suddenly but stop it after about 5 minutes of unloaded idli...

Page 120: ...etween tire beads at front of tire hub height 5 Measure distance between tire beads at rear of tire hub height 6 Front distance should be 2 to 8mm 1 16 to 5 16 in less than rear distance If not adjust...

Page 121: ...an 2 After draining reinstall the drain plugs 3 Remove the oil filter 4 Put a film of clean transmission oil on the rubber seal of the new filter 5 Quickly tighten the filter until it contacts the mou...

Page 122: ...ng reinstall the drain plugs 3 Gently pour new oil through the filling port Required oil quantities are written in the table below Make sure to pour the specified amounts If oil overflows before pouri...

Page 123: ...gine Valve Clearance Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for this service EVERY 1500 HOURS BChecking Fuel Injection Nozzle Injection Pressure Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for this service EVERY 3000...

Page 124: ...es 9 Stop the engine and let cool 10 Check coolant level of recovery tank and add coolant if necessary A Do not start engine without coolant A Use clean fresh soft water and anti freeze to fill the ra...

Page 125: ...tifreeze is mixed with water the antifreeze mixing ratio must be less than 50 D At 1 013 x 10 Pa 760mmHg pressure atmospheric A higher boiling point is obtained by using a radiator pressure cap which...

Page 126: ...for about 30 seconds and then stop the engine 4 Close the air vent cock A Always close the air vent cock except for bleeding fuel lines Otherwise engine runs irregularly or stalls frequently BDraining...

Page 127: ...ctor electrical system Refer to the TROUBLESHOOTING section of this manual or your local KUBOTA Dealer for specific information dealing with electrical problems C Protected circuit Fuse No Capacity A...

Page 128: ...and remove the electrical connector 2 Remove the rubber boot 3 Remove the clamping fixture and take out the bulb 4 Replace with a new bulb and reinstall the head lamp assembly in the reverse order A...

Page 129: ...king Battery Condition in EVERY 100 HOURS in PERIODIC SERVICE section 10 Keep the tractor in a dry place where the tractor is sheltered from the elements Cover the tractor 11 Store the tractor indoors...

Page 130: ...the engine charge and store it indoors Install it on the tractor only when the tractor is going to be used Insufficient engine power A Insufficient or dirty fuel A The air cleaner is clogged A Check...

Page 131: ...tor The cruise control lever alone serves to run the tractor Sensor for swash plate of HST is in trouble Contact your local KUBOTA Dealer The tractor can travel both forward and backward but with a dr...

Page 132: ...ectable Using the HST mode select switch only the STALL GUARD and MANUAL modes can be selected Sensor for engine revolution is in trouble Contact your local KUBOTA Dealer With the STALL GUARD or AUTO...

Page 133: ...at the same position but the real speed is automatically changed to an operable speed range or neutral Such a self changed speed range will be displayed on the panel Take note of what is displayed and...

Page 134: ...lever remains at the same position but the real speed is automatically changed to an operable speed range or neutral Such a self changed speed range will be displayed on the panel Take note of what is...

Page 135: ...er remains at the same position but the real speed is automatically changed to an operable speed range or neutral Such a self changed speed range will be displayed on the panel Take note of what is di...

Page 136: ...emely cold weather starting A Work Light High visibility for night work A Creep gear A Double Acting Remote Hydraulic Control Valve A Draft Control A Swinging Drawbar A Clevis for Drawbar A Front end...

Page 137: ...o TD177 1974 3 L4240 L5240 L5740 with ROPS L4240 L5240 L5740 with CAB L3240 L3540 MODELS OPERATOR S MANUAL L 3 2 4 0 L 3 5 4 0 L 4 2 4 0 L 5 2 4 0 L 5 7 4 0 KUBOTA Corporation 2007 PRINTED IN JAPAN RE...

Page 138: ...uction transportation Thousands of people depend on KUBOTA s know how technology experience and customer service You too can depend on KUBOTA L3240 L3540 L4240 L5240 L5740 AT L 3 13 0 AK Abbreviations...

Page 139: ...actor This operator s Manual covers the operation inspection and preventive maintenance instructions that is specific to the oceania models For other information and instructions refer to the separate...

Page 140: ...Type 5 OPERATING THE TRACTOR 6 STARTING 6 Turn Signal Hazard Light Switch 6 Horn Button 6 Tractor Lights 7 TIRES WHEELS AND BALLAST 8 TIRES 8 Inflation Pressure 8 Dual Tires 8 WHEEL ADJUSTMENT 8 Fron...

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Page 142: ...33 6 45 7 2600 37 3 50 7 2700 Maximum torque N m kgf m 101 7 10 4 112 8 11 5 139 7 14 2 180 6 18 4 Battery capacity 12V RC 123min CCA 490A 12V RC 133 min CCA 582A Fuel Diesel fuel No 1 below 10 Diesel...

Page 143: ...ype Min turning radius with brake m 2 7 2 8 Hydraulic unit Hydraulic control system Position control Pump capacity L min 31 5 37 0 35 6 37 0 Three point hitch SAE category 1 SAE category 1 2 Max lift...

Page 144: ...0 Diesel fuel No 2 above 10 Capacities Fuel tank L 44 Engine crankcase with filter L 5 7 Engine coolant L 6 0 Transmission case L 42 Dimensions Overall length without 3p mm 3120 Overall width min trea...

Page 145: ...ystem Position control Pump capacity L min 31 5 Three point hitch SAE category 1 Max lift force At lift points kg 1700 24 in behind lift points kg 1200 System pressure MPa kgf cm 17 7 PTO Rear PTO SAE...

Page 146: ...ngegear shift lever km h Forward L L 3 5 3 6 3 4 3 6 M 7 1 7 3 7 0 7 3 H 15 0 15 5 14 9 15 5 H L 5 8 6 0 5 8 6 0 M 11 8 12 3 11 8 12 2 H 25 0 26 0 24 9 25 9 Reverse L L 3 1 3 2 3 1 3 2 M 6 4 6 6 6 3 6...

Page 147: ...will flash Turn signal is active when key switch is in the ON position A Be sure to return switch to center position after turning C Hazard Light Switch When hazard light switch is pushed the hazard...

Page 148: ...7 OPERATING THE TRACTOR BTractor Lights 1 Head light 2 Side turn signal Hazard light 3 Side marker light 4 Tail light 5 Rear turn signal Hazard light 6 Brake stop light...

Page 149: ...nt weights BDual Tires Dual tires are not approved WHEEL ADJUSTMENT To avoid personal injury or death A When working on slopes or when working with trailer set the wheel tread as wide as practical for...

Page 150: ...of shuttle movement by 5 m 5 yards and thereafter according to service interval See MAINTENANCE section A Wheels with beveled or tapered holes Use the tapered side of lug nut 1 L3240 L3540 L4240 137...

Page 151: ...maged A When re fitting or adjusting a wheel tighten the bolts to the following torques then recheck after driving the tractor 200 m 200 yards and 10 times of shuttle movement by 5 m 5 yards and there...

Page 152: ...us damage to the tractor electrical system Refer to the TROUBLESHOOTING section of this manual or your local KUBOTA Dealer for specific information dealing with electrical problems C Protected circuit...

Page 153: ...ing Light Bulb Light Capacity ROPS CAB Head light 35W 35W Tail light 8W Hazard and Turn signal light rear 23W Hazard and Turn signal light front 23W Room light 10W Work light 35W Instrument panel ligh...

Page 154: ...ENDICES INDEX Dual Tires 8 Front Wheels 4 wheel drive 9 Fuse 11 Horn Button 6 HST Type 5 Inflation Pressure 8 Light Bulb 12 Manual Transmission Type 5 Rear Wheels 10 Tractor Lights 7 Turn Signal Hazar...

Page 155: ...ered Position G Draft Control Shallow Position C Draft Control Deep Position H 3 Point Lowering Speed Control M Remote Cylinder Retract L Remote Cylinder Extend N Steering Wheel Tilt Control 0 Hazard...

Page 156: ...ual to be outdated KUBOTA distributors and dealers will have the most up to date information Please do not hesitate to consult with them 3 SAFETY FIRST This symbol the industry s Safety Alert Symbol i...

Page 157: ...re unified by one central commitment KUBOTA makes products which taken on a national scale are basic necessities Products which are indispensable products intended to help individuals and nations fulf...

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