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TRACTOR

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

M7040SU

M7040SUD

MODELS

PRINTED IN JAPAN

English (U.S.A.)
Code No. 3C341-9971-1

KUBOTA Corporation 2009

Summary of Contents for M7040SU

Page 1: ...TRACTOR OPERATOR S MANUAL M7040SU M7040SUD MODELS PRINTED IN JAPAN English U S A Code No 3C341 9971 1 KUBOTA Corporation 2009 M 7 0 4 0 S U á M 7 0 4 0 S U D ...

Page 2: ...ass covered land unless the exhaust system is equipped with a working spark arrester meeting state laws Other states or federal areas may have similar laws KUBOTA Corporation is Since its inception in 1890 KUBOTA Corporation has grown to rank as one of the major firms in Japan To achieve this status the company has through the years diversified the range of its products and services to a remarkabl...

Page 3: ... t Position Control Lowered 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 Warning Lights w Headlight Low Beam 9 Headlight High Beam D Four Wheel Drive On F Four Wheel Drive Off j Fast k Slow B Creep Read Operator s Manual J Tractor Forward Movement Ov...

Page 4: ...tes that equipment or property damage could result if instructions are not followed NOTE Gives helpful information FOREWORD You are now the proud owner of a KUBOTA Tractor This tractor is a product of KUBOTA quality engineering and manufacturing It is made of fine materials and under a rigid quality control system It will give you long satisfactory service To obtain the best use of your tractor pl...

Page 5: ... 15 Do not Operate the Tractor at Full Speed for the First 50 Hours 15 Changing Lubricating Oil for New Tractors 15 OPERATING FOLDABLE ROPS 15 To Fold the ROPS 15 To Raise the ROPS to Upright Position 16 Adjustment of Foldable ROPS 16 STARTING 17 Operator s Seat 17 Seat Belt 17 Light Switch 17 Turn Signal Hazard Light Switch 18 Brake Pedals Right and Left 18 Clutch Pedal 19 Main Gear Shift Lever 2...

Page 6: ...ITCH 33 Category 1 2 33 Selecting the holes of Lower Links 33 Selecting the Top Link Mounting Holes 33 Drawbar 33 Lifting Rod Right 34 Top Link 34 Telescopic Stabilizers 34 DRAWBAR 35 Swing Drawbar 35 HYDRAULIC UNIT 36 3 POINT HITCH CONTROL SYSTEM 36 Position Control 36 3 point Hitch Lowering Speed 36 REMOTE HYDRAULIC CONTROL SYSTEM if equipped 36 Remote Control Valve 36 Remote Control Valve Lever...

Page 7: ...Y 50 HOURS 53 Checking Engine Start System 53 Checking Wheel Bolt Torque 53 EVERY 100 HOURS 54 Lubricating Grease Fittings 54 Cleaning Air Cleaner Primary Element 55 Adjusting Fan Belt Tension 55 Adjusting Alternator Belt Tension 56 Checking Fuel Line 56 Adjusting Clutch Pedal 56 Adjusting Brake Pedal 57 Checking Battery Condition 57 EVERY 200 HOURS 59 Checking Radiator Hose and Clamp 59 Checking ...

Page 8: ...placing Air Cleaner Primary Element and Secondary Element 65 EVERY 2 YEARS 66 Flushing Cooling System and Changing Coolant 66 Anti Freeze 66 Replacing Radiator Hose Water pipes 67 Replacing Power Steering Hose 67 Replacing Fuel Hose 67 Replacing Intake Air Line 67 SERVICE AS REQUIRED 67 Bleeding Fuel System 67 Replacing Fuse 68 Replacing Light Bulb 69 Replacing Head Lamp 69 STORAGE 70 TRACTOR STOR...

Page 9: ...ifications listed under IMPLEMENT LIMITATIONS in this manual or implements approved by KUBOTA 10 Use proper weights on the front or rear of the tractor to reduce the risk of upsets When using the front loader put an implement or ballast on the 3 point hitch to improve stability Follow the safe operating procedures specified in the implement or attachment manual 11 The narrower the tread the greate...

Page 10: ...ull 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 to a tractor upset 2 For trailing PTO driven implements set the drawbar to the towing position 3 Attach pulled or towed loads to the drawbar only 4 Keep all shields and guards in place Replace any that are missing or damaged 5 Avoi...

Page 11: ...help assure straight line stops Uneven braking at road speeds could cause the tractor to tip over 2 Check the front wheel engagement The braking characteristics are different between two and four wheel drive Be aware of the difference and use carefully 3 Always slow the tractor down before turning Turning at high speed may tip the tractor over 4 Make sure that the Slow Moving Vehicle SMV sign is c...

Page 12: ... stopped before getting off the tractor connecting disconnecting adjusting cleaning or servicing any PTO driven equipment 2 Keep the PTO shaft cover 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 to the equipment 4 When operating stationary PTO driven...

Page 13: ...nt or water to the tank not the radiator See Checking Coolant Level in DAILY CHECK in PERIODIC SERVICE section 7 Disconnect the battery s ground cable before working on or near electric components 8 To avoid the 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 disti...

Page 14: ...ke sure that all connections are tight and that all lines pipes and hoses are free of damage 16 Fluid escaping from pinholes may be invisible Do not use hands to search 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 produce gangrene or severe alle...

Page 15: ...7 SAFE OPERATION 7 DANGER WARNING AND CAUTION LABELS ...

Page 16: ...SAFE OPERATION 8 ...

Page 17: ...9 SAFE OPERATION ...

Page 18: ...er 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 attached in the same location s as the replaced component 5 Mount new danger warning and caution labels by applying on a clean dry surface and pressing any bubbles to outside edge 8 CARE OF DANGER WARNING...

Page 19: ...e your 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 ROPS and engine serial numbers Locate the serial numbers now and record them in the space provided Type Serial No Tractor CAB ROPS Engine Date of Purchase Name of Dealer To be filled in by purchaser 1 ...

Page 20: ...ank capacity L U S gals 70 18 5 Engine oil capacity L U S qts 11 11 6 Coolant capacity L U S qts 8 8 5 Dimensions Overall length mm in 3565 140 3500 138 Overall width minimum tread mm in 1860 73 Overall height mm in 2470 97 Wheel base mm in 2085 82 2050 81 Tread Front mm in 1420 to 1820 55 9 to 71 7 1420 1520 55 9 59 8 Rear mm in 1420 to 1720 55 9 to 67 7 Minimum ground clearance mm in 415 16 3 Fu...

Page 21: ... 24 in behind lifting point kg lbs 1500 3307 Remote hydraulic control Max three remote valves option System pressure MPa kgf cm 19 1 195 Traction system Swinging drawbar adjustable in direction PTO Live PTO Indepen dent Direction of turning Clockwise viewed from tractor rear PTO Engine speed rpm 6 spline 540 2295 The company reserves the right to change the specifications without notice NOTE 1 Man...

Page 22: ... size Rear 16 9 30 Range gear shift lever Main gear shift lever km h mph 1 2 5 1 5 2 3 4 2 1 3 5 2 3 2 4 7 7 4 8 1 9 2 5 7 2 12 5 7 7 3 19 0 11 8 4 28 2 17 5 R 1 3 2 2 0 2 4 3 2 7 3 6 6 4 1 4 9 8 6 1 The company reserves the right to change the specifications without notice ...

Page 23: ...proper implements are not covered by the warranty A Implement size may vary depending on soil operating conditions Tread max width with farm tires Lower link end max lifting capacity W 0 Front Rear 2WD 4WD M7040SU 1820 mm 71 7 in 1520 mm 59 8 in 1720 mm 67 7 in 1900 kg 4190 lbs Implement weight W 1 and or size Max Drawbar Load W 2 Trailer loading weight W 3 Max capacity 2WD 4WD M7040SU As in the f...

Page 24: ...in x 2 18 in x 2 Max Weight kg lbs 3P Type 550 1200 7 Disk harrow 3P Type Max Size 18 in x 24 20 in x 24 Max Harrowing Width mm in 2130 84 2450 96 Max Weight kg lbs 550 1200 Drawbar Type Max Harrowing Width mm in 2450 96 2750 108 8 Disc Plow Max Size 24 in x 3 26 in x 2 26 in x 3 Max Weight kg lbs 550 1200 9 Sub Soiler Numbers of Cultivating Tines 2 Cultivating Depth mm in 400 16 450 18 10 Cultiva...

Page 25: ...ENT PANEL AND CONTROLS B Instrument Panel Switches and Hand Controls ILLUSTRATED CONTENTS 1 Turn signal light switch 18 2 Head light switch 17 3 Clutch pedal 19 4 Hazard light switch 18 5 Key switch 6 Parking brake lever 21 7 Brake pedal 18 ...

Page 26: ...ignal indicator 18 7 Glow plug indicator 13 2 PTO clutch indicator 30 8 Fuel level indicator 22 3 Liquid crystal display 24 9 Fuel gauge 22 4 Electrical charge indicator 22 10 Coolant temperature gauge 23 5 Engine oil pressure indicator 22 11 PTO Hour meter select switch 24 6 Tachometer 23 ...

Page 27: ...ever 20 4 Range gear shift lever 20 5 Operator s seat 17 6 Foot throttle 21 7 Hand throttle lever 21 8 Remote control valve lever if equipped 36 9 Differential lock pedal 27 10 Position control lever 36 11 PTO clutch control lever 30 12 Cup holder 13 Seat belt 17 14 Remote control valve coupler if equipped 37 15 Trailer Electrical outlet 28 16 Electrical outlet 29 ...

Page 28: ...und Check item Walk around inspection Check engine oil level Check transmission oil level Check coolant level Check water separator Clean grill and radiator screen Check air cleaner evacuator valve When used in a dusty place Check air cleaner dust indicator When used in a dusty place Check brake and clutch pedal Check indicators gauges and meter Check lights Check seat belt and ROPS Refuel See DAI...

Page 29: ...otect the battery and the starter make sure that the starter is not continuously turned for more than 10 seconds STARTING THE ENGINE 1 To set the parking brake 1 Interlock the brake pedals 2 Depress the brake pedals 3 Latch the brake pedals with the parking brake lever 2 To release the parking brake depress the brake pedals again A To prevent damage to the parking brake lever make sure that brake ...

Page 30: ...tor 1 comes on while PTO clutch control lever is engaged ON and goes off when disengaged OFF it 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 DAILY CHECK in PERIODIC SERVICE section 4 Place the PTO clutch control lever in OFF position and position control lever in LOWEST position 1 PTO clutch control lev...

Page 31: ...sitions and to place PTO lever in OFF position during warm up For five minutes after engine start up allow engine to warm up without applying any load this is to allow oil to reach every engine part If load should be applied to the engine without this warm up period trouble such as seizure breakage or premature wear may develop BWarm up and Transmission Oil at Low Temperature Range Hydraulic oil s...

Page 32: ...other cable to the negative black or neg terminal of the helper battery 8 Clamp the other end to the engine block or frame of the disabled tractor as far from the dead battery as possible 9 Start the helper vehicle and let its engine run for a few moments Start the disabled tractor 10 Disconnect the jumper cables in the exact reverse order of attachment Steps 8 7 and 6 11 Remove and discard the da...

Page 33: ...peed The above precautions are not limited only to new tractors but to all tractors But it should be especially observed in the case of new tractors BChanging Lubricating Oil for New Tractors The lubricating oil is especially important in the case of a new tractor The various parts are not broken in and are not accustomed to each other small metal grit may develop during the operation of the tract...

Page 34: ...3 Align set bolt holes and insert both set bolts Slightly tighten the set bolts and secure them with the hair pin cotters To avoid personal injury A Make sure that both set bolts are properly installed as soon as the ROPS is in the upright position and secured with the hair pin cotters BAdjustment of Foldable ROPS A Adjust the free fall of the ROPS upper frame regularly A If you feel less friction...

Page 35: ...ing the operator s seat be sure to check to see that the seat is properly locked BSeat Belt To avoid personal injury A Always use the seat belt when any ROPS or CAB are installed A Do not use the seat belt if a foldable ROPS or a retractable ROPS is down or there is no ROPS Adjust the seat belt for proper fit and connect the buckle This seat belt is auto locking retractable type BLight Switch Turn...

Page 36: ... center position after turning BBrake Pedals Right and Left To avoid personal injury A Be sure to interlock the right and left pedals Applying only one rear wheel brake at high speeds could cause the tractor to swerve or roll over A Be sure brake pedals have equal adjustment when using locked together Incorrect or unequal brake pedal adjustment can cause the tractor to swerve or roll over To avoid...

Page 37: ...edal 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 pedal A Select proper gear and engine speed depending on the type of job 4 Raise the Implement see HYDRAULIC UNIT section 1 Position control lever A UP 5 Depress the Clutch Pedal 1 Clutch pedal ...

Page 38: ...between LOW and REVERSE range while the tractor is moving slowly but sudden direction change may cause transmission damage To change the HIGH range depress the clutch pedal and stop the tractor before shifting BFront Wheel Drive Lever To avoid personal injury A Do not engage the front wheel drive when traveling at road speed A When driving on icy wet or loose surfaces make sure the tractor is corr...

Page 39: ...hard soil where a rotary tiller might push the tractor forward 4 For increased braking at reduced speed BHand Throttle Lever Pulling the throttle lever back decreases engine speed and pushing it forward increases engine speed BFoot Throttle Use the foot throttle when traveling on the road Press down on it for higher speed The foot throttle is interlocked with the hand throttle lever when using the...

Page 40: ...f when the engine is accelerated to more than 1000 rpm check level of engine oil See Checking Engine Oil Level in DAILY CHECK in PERIODIC SERVICE section Fuel level If the fuel in the tank goes below the prescribed level the warning lamp in the Easy Checker TM will come on less than 20 L 5 3 gals If this should happen during operation refuel as soon as possible See Checking and Refueling in DAILY ...

Page 41: ...elieve any pressure before removing cap completely 1 With the key switch at ON this gauge indicates the temperature of the coolant C for cold and H for hot 2 If the indicator reaches the H position red zone engine coolant is overheated Check the tractor by referring to TROUBLESHOOTING section BTachometer The tachometer indicates the engine speed on the dial 1 Coolant temperature gauge 1 Engine rev...

Page 42: ...the PTO Hour meter select switch is pressed the mode is switched to the changing display 2 The PTO clutch control lever works for the following automatic display modes 1 PTO clutch control lever ON PTO speed is displayed 2 PTO clutch control lever OFF Hour meter is displayed 1 LCD monitor 2 Hour Meter indication 3 PTO Indication 4 PTO Hour Meter Select Switch ...

Page 43: ... When the PTO clutch control lever is in OFF position OFF is displayed A See PTO Speed Display Mode Switching in PTO TACHOMETER HOURMETER in OPERATING THE TRACTOR section 2 PTO clutch control lever PTO OFF Hour meter mode A Total operating hours are displayed A The hour meter indicates in five digits the hours the tractor has been used the last digit indicates 1 10 of an hour A When the PTO Hour m...

Page 44: ...hing The PTO speed display mode has been factory set at Code 1 Do not attempt to change the code Otherwise the correct PTO speed will not be displayed in the LCD monitor NOTE The current code can be checked in the following procedure C Switching procedure ...

Page 45: ...wheels to prevent accidental rolling of the machine OPERATING TECHNIQUES BDifferential Lock To avoid personal injury due to loss of steering control A Do not operate the tractor at high speed with differential lock engaged A Do not attempt to turn with the differential lock engaged A Be sure to release the differential lock before making a turn in field conditions If one of the rear wheels should ...

Page 46: ...rive the tractor close to the edges of ditches or banks which may collapse under the weight of the tractor Especially when the ground is loose or wet 1 Be sure wheel tread is adjusted to provide maximum stability See WHEEL ADJUSTMENT in TIRES WHEELS AND BALLAST section 2 Slow down for slopes rough ground and sharp turns especially when transporting heavy rear mounted equipment 3 Before descending ...

Page 47: ...29 OPERATING THE TRACTOR BElectrical Outlet A electrical outlet is supplied for use with implement 1 Accessory electrical outlet 15A ...

Page 48: ...n 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 control lever half way Proper warm up is strongly recommended in cold weather Do not continuously shift the PTO clutch control lever A Tractor engine will not start if PTO clutch control lever is in the engaged ...

Page 49: ... Cover and Shaft Cap Keep the PTO shaft cover in place at all times Replace the PTO shaft cap when the PTO is not in use Before connecting or disconnecting a drive shaft to PTO shaft be sure engine is OFF Raise up the PTO shaft cover Afterward be sure to return the PTO shaft cover to the NORMAL POSITION 1 LCD monitor 2 PTO clutch indicator 1 PTO shaft cover 2 PTO shaft cap A NORMAL POSITION B RAIS...

Page 50: ...32 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 ...

Page 51: ...e are two holes in the lower links For most operations the lifting rods should be attached to the B hole A The lifting rods may be attached to A for greater lifting force BSelecting the Top Link Mounting Holes Select the proper set of holes by referring to the Hydraulic Control Unit Use Reference Chart in HYDRAULIC UNIT section BDrawbar Remove the drawbar if a close mounted implement is attached 1...

Page 52: ...t the angle of the implement to the desired position by shortening or lengthening the top link 2 The proper length of the top link varies according to the type of implement being used A The length of the screw at both ends of the top link must be the same always BTelescopic Stabilizers Adjust the telescopic stabilizers to control horizontal sway of the implement Select the proper set of holes by r...

Page 53: ... Doing so could cause the tractor to tip over rearward causing personal injury or death A The drawbar load is referred to IMPLEMENT LIMITATIONS section BSwing Drawbar The drawbar can be used in three different ways as illustrated below Assemble it correctly with locating pins 1 Drawbar 2 Pivot pin 3 Locating pin 1 Drawbar 2 Locating pin ...

Page 54: ... equipped The hydraulic auxiliary control valves can be installed up to triple segments BRemote Control Valve There are two types of remote valves available for these models A Double acting valve with detents and self cancelling This valve may be placed in the detent mode The lever will stay in this position until the pressure reaches a predetermined level or a cylinder reaches the end of its stro...

Page 55: ...sconnecting To avoid personal injury A Stop the engine and relieve pressure before connecting or disconnecting lines A Do not use your hand to check for leaks C Connecting 1 Clean both couplers 2 Remove dust plugs 3 Insert the implement coupler to the tractor hydraulic coupler 4 Pull the implement coupler slightly to make sure couplers are firmly connected C Disconnecting 1 Lower the implement fir...

Page 56: ...Heavy soil 3 or 4 2 or 3 2 or 3 Position 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 wheels lower the position control lever all way Disc plow 2 3 or 4 Harrow spike springtooth disc type 2 or 3 Sub soiler Weeder ridger 3 YES Tighten Telescopic stabilizer should be tight enough to prevent exce...

Page 57: ...e suddenly leak down or be accidentally lowered If necessary to work under tractor or any machine elements for servicing or adjustment securely support them with stands or suitable blocking beforehand A Never operate tractor with a loose rim wheel or axle BFront Wheels with two wheel drive Front tread width can be adjusted as shown with the standard equipped tires To change the tread width 1 Remov...

Page 58: ... BALLAST 40 A The front tread width for the front loader application on 2WD models should not be greater than 1420 mm 55 9 in A Wheels with beveled or tapered holes Use the tapered side of lug nut 1 Extension1 A TREAD ...

Page 59: ...n EVERY 200 HOURS in PERIODIC SERVICE section A Always attach wheels as shown in the drawing A If not attached as illustrated transmission parts may be damaged A When re fitting or adjusting a wheel tighten the bolts to the following torques then recheck after driving the tractor 200m 200 yards and 10 times of shuttle movement by 5 m 5 yards and thereafter according to service interval See MAINTEN...

Page 60: ...Always attach wheels as shown in the drawing A If not attached as illustrated transmission parts may be damaged A When re fitting or adjusting a wheel tighten the bolts to the following torques then recheck after driving the tractor 200m 200 yards and 10 times of shuttle movement by 5 m 5 yards and thereafter according to service interval See MAINTENANCE section N m kgf m ft lbs 1 2 Steel disk Cas...

Page 61: ...ires A Add no more weight than indicated in chart A Do not attach the front bumper when the front loader is attached BRear Ballast Add weight to rear wheels if needed to improve traction or for stability The amount of rear ballast should be matched to job and the ballast should be removed when it is not needed The weight should be added to the tractor in the form of liquid ballast rear wheel weigh...

Page 62: ...lled A Do not fill tires with water or solution more than 75 of full capacity to the valve stem level Tire sizes 14 9 28 16 9 28 16 9 30 Slush free at 10 14 Solid at 30 22 Approx 1 kg 2 lbs CaCl per 4 L 1 gal of water 230 kg 570 lbs 295 kg 651 lbs 314 kg 693 lbs Slush free at 24 11 Solid at 47 53 Approx 1 5 kg 3 5 lbs CaCl per 4 L 1 gal of water 247 kg 545 lbs 317 kg 699 lbs 338 kg 746 lbs Slush f...

Page 63: ... Hr 57 8 Clutch pedal Adjust every 100 Hr 56 9 Air cleaner element Primary element Clean every 100 Hr 55 1 Replace every 1 year 65 2 Secondary element Replace every 1 year 65 10 Fuel line Check every 100 Hr 56 Replace every 2 years 67 4 11 Toe in Adjust every 200 Hr 60 12 Fuel tank water Drain every 200 Hr 61 13 Power steering oil line Check every 200 Hr 59 Replace every 2 years 67 4 14 Radiator h...

Page 64: ...truction Please see Warranty Statement in detail 18 Engine oil filter Replace every 400 Hr 62 19 Greasing 2WD front wheel hub every 400 Hr 64 20 Water separator Clean every 400 Hr 63 21 Fuel filter Replace every 400 Hr 63 22 Transmission fluid Change every 600 Hr 64 23 Front differential case oil Change every 600 Hr 64 24 Front axle gear case oil Change every 600 Hr 64 25 Front axle pivot Adjust e...

Page 65: ...age 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 44 L 46 5 U S qts KUBOTA UDT or SUPER UDT fluid 5 Front differential case 4WD 6 6 L 7 0 U S qts KUBOTA UDT or SUPER UDT fluid or SAE 80 SAE 90 gear oil 6 Front axle gear case 4WD 3 0 L 3 2 U S qts 7 Greasing No of greasing points Capacity Type of grease Top...

Page 66: ...mmended when a low sulfur or high sulfur fuel is employed A Transmission oil The oil used to lubricate the transmission is also used as hydraulic fluid To insure proper operation of the hydraulic system and to complete lubrication of the transmission it is important that a multi grade transmission fluid is used in this system We recommend the use of KUBOTA UDT or SUPER UDT fluid for optimum protec...

Page 67: ...urns could result A Hold the hood with other hand while unlocking release lever BHood To open the hood hold the hood and pull the release lever and open the hood A To close the hood push the hood into position using both hands DAILY CHECK For your own safety and maximum service life of the machine make a thorough daily inspection before operating the machine to start the engine To avoid personal i...

Page 68: ...ite line close the fuel cock loosen the retainer ring take out the cup and clean the cup Be careful not to break the element 3 Place the cup back into position Bleed the fuel system See SERVICE AS REQUIRED in PERIODIC SERVICE section A If water is drawn through to the fuel pump extensive damage will occur BChecking Engine Oil Level To avoid personal injury A Be sure to stop the engine before check...

Page 69: ...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 drops due to evaporation add soft water only up to the full level In case of leakage add anti freeze and soft water in the specified mixing ratio up to the full level See Flushing Cooling System and Changing Coolant in EVERY 2 YEARS in PERIODIC SERVIC...

Page 70: ...or the air cleaner BChecking Brake Pedals and Clutch Pedal To avoid personal injury A Be sure brake pedals have equal adjustment when using locked together Incorrect or unequal brake pedal adjustment can cause the tractor to swerve or roll over 1 Inspect the brake and clutch pedals for free travel and smooth operation 2 Adjust if incorrect measurement is found See Adjusting Clutch Pedal and Adjust...

Page 71: ...ING THE TRACTOR in SAFE OPERATION section 2 Sit on the operator s seat 3 Make sure the PTO drive shaft is disconnected from any attached implement 4 Start the engine 5 Engage the PTO clutch control switch or lever The PTO should begin to rotate Disengage the PTO clutch control switch or lever 6 While lifting yourself from the seat engage the PTO clutch control switch or lever 1 The PTO should begi...

Page 72: ...ricate grease fittings more often N m kgf m ft lbs 1 2 3 4 2WD 168 to 196 17 1 to 20 0 124 to 145 260 to 304 26 5 to 31 0 192 to 224 Steel disk 244 24 9 180 Cast iron disk 260 to 304 26 5 to 31 0 192 to 224 4WD 260 to 304 26 5 to 31 0 192 to 224 244 24 9 180 1 Grease fitting Knuckle shaft RH LH 1 Grease fitting Front axle support 1 Grease fitting Front axle support 1 Grease fitting Front axle gear...

Page 73: ...improperly fitted evacuator 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 in PERIODIC SERVICE section C Evacuator Valve Open the evacuator valve once a week under ordinary conditions or daily when used in a dusty place to get rid of large partic...

Page 74: ... repair them at once A If the fuel line is removed be sure to properly bleed the fuel system See Bleeding Fuel System in SERVICE AS REQUIRED in PERIODIC SERVICE section BAdjusting Clutch Pedal C Adjusting procedure 1 Stop the engine and remove the key 2 Slightly depress the clutch pedal and measure free travel at the top of pedal stroke 3 If adjustment is needed loosen the lock nut and turn the tu...

Page 75: ...he UPPER and LOWER levels To avoid personal injury A Never remove the battery cap while the engine is running A Keep electrolyte away from eyes hands and clothes If you are spattered with it wash it away completely with water immediately and get medical attention A Keep open sparks and flames away from the battery at all times Hydrogen gas mixed with oxygen becomes very explosive A Wear eye protec...

Page 76: ...ergencies It will partially charge the battery at a high rate and in a short time When using a boost charged battery it is necessary to recharge the battery as early as possible Failure to do this will shorten the battery s service life 3 The battery is charged if the indicator display turns green from black 4 When exchanging an old battery for a new one use battery of equal specification shown in...

Page 77: ...ctor 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 idling 3 Keep yourself well away from the machine for further 10 minutes or while the steam blows out 4 Check that there are no dangers such as burns Get rid of the causes of overheating according to the manual see TROUBLESHOOTING section and then start again the ...

Page 78: ...o adjust the rod length until the proper toe in measurement is obtained 4 Retighten the tie rod nut 5 Attach the snap ring of the tie rod joint C Adjusting procedure 2WD 1 Detach the snap ring 2 Loosen the tie rod nut 3 Turn the tie rod joint to adjust the rod length until the proper toe in measurement is obtained 4 Retighten the tie rod nut 5 Attach the snap ring of the tie rod joint Proper toe i...

Page 79: ...idge A Allow engine to cool down sufficiently oil can be hot and can burn 1 Remove the drain plug at the bottom of the transmission case and drain the oil completely into the oil pan 2 After draining reinstall the drain plug 3 Remove the two oil filters 4 Wipe off metal filings from the magnetic filter with a clean rag 5 Put a film of clean transmission oil on the rubber seal of the new filters 6 ...

Page 80: ... 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 dipstick See LUBRICANTS in MAINTENANCE section BReplacing Engine Oil Filter To avoid personal injury A Be sure to stop the engine before changing the oil filter cartridge A Allow engine to cool down sufficiently oil can be hot and can burn 1 Remove the oil filter 2 P...

Page 81: ...tem See Bleeding Fuel System in SERVICE AS REQUIRED in PERIODIC SERVICE section BCleaning Water Separator This job should not be done in the field but in a clean place 1 Close the fuel cock 2 Unscrew the retainer ring and remove the cup and rinse the inside with kerosene 3 Take out the element and dip it in the kerosene to rinse 4 After cleaning reassemble the water separator keeping out dust and ...

Page 82: ... few minutes to prevent damage to the transmission BChanging Front Axle Gear Case Oil Front Differential Case Oil 4WD 1 To drain the used oil remove the drain plugs at the both front axle gear cases and filling plugs and drain the oil completely into the oil pan 2 After draining reinstall the drain plugs 3 Remove the oil level check plug at the front differential case 4 Fill with the new oil of th...

Page 83: ...RY 800 HOURS BAdjusting Engine 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 HOURS BChecking Injection Pump Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for this service EVERY 1 YEAR BReplacing Air Cleaner Primary Element and Secondary Element See Cleaning Air Cl...

Page 84: ...ator and recovery tank A When mixing the anti freeze with water the anti freeze mixing ratio is 50 A Securely tighten radiator cap If the cap is loose or improperly fitted water may leak out and the engine could overheat BAnti Freeze To avoid personal injury A When using antifreeze put on some protection such as rubber gloves Antifreeze contains poison A If should drink antifreeze throw up at once...

Page 85: ...loy any radiator cleaning agent The LLC contains anticorrosive agent If mixed with the cleaning agent sludge may build up adversely affecting the engine parts 7 Kubota s genuine long life coolant has a service life of 2 years Be sure to change the coolant every 2 years A The above data represent industry standards that necessitate a minimum glycol content in the concentrated antifreeze A When the ...

Page 86: ...the engine to remove the small portion of air left in the fuel system 6 If air still remains and the engine stops repeat the above steps 7 Close the air vent cock A Always close the air vent cock except for bleeding fuel lines Otherwise engine runs irregularly or stalls frequently BReplacing Fuse The tractor electrical system is protected from potential damage by fuses A blown fuse indicates that ...

Page 87: ...e bulb 4 Replace with a new bulb and reinstall the head lamp assembly in the reverse order A Be sure to use a new bulb of the specified wattage A Never touch the bulb surface glass with bare hands Fingerprints for example may break the bulb FUSE No CAPACITY A Protected circuit 1 15 Work Light R 2 15 Work Light L 3 5 Alternator Engine Heater 4 5 Meter Panel OPC 5 10 Turn signal 6 15 Auxiliary power...

Page 88: ...0 HOURS in PERIODIC SERVICE section 9 Keep the tractor in a dry place where the tractor is sheltered from the elements Cover the tractor 10 Store the tractor indoors in a dry area that is protected from sunlight and excessive heat If the tractor must be stored outdoors cover it with a waterproof tarpaulin Jack the tractor up and place blocks under the front and rear axles so that all four tires ar...

Page 89: ...t glow plug system trouble A Check to see if the slow blow fuse of the preheat glow plug blows A Check to see if the preheat glow plug functions in cold weather Insufficient engine power A Insufficient or dirty fuel A The air cleaner is clogged A Check the fuel system A Clean or replace the element Engine stops suddenly A Insufficient fuel A Refuel A Bleed the fuel system if necessary Exhaust fume...

Page 90: ...t A Rear Cast Iron Disk A Rear Axle Spacer Kit A Canopy A Grille guard A Tool Box A Double Acting Remote Hydraulic Control Valve with Detents and Self Cancelling A Double Acting Remote Hydraulic Control Valve with Float Position A Clevis for Drawbar A Front Work Light High visibility for night work A Rear Work Light High visibility for night work A Trailer Electrical Outlet For operating remote li...

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