Kubota M8540 Workshop Manual page 39

M8540, M9540, WSM
Changing Transmission Fluid
CAUTION
• Allow engine to cool down sufficiently, oil can be hot and
can burn.
1. To drain the used oil, remove the drain plug (1) at the bottom of
the transmission case and drain the oil completely into the oil
pan.
2. After draining reinstall the drain plug.
3. Fill with the new KUBOTA SUPER UDT fluid up to the upper
notch on the dipstick (2).
4. (Refer to "4. LUBRICANTS, FUEL AND COOLANT" in this
section.)
5. After running the engine for a few minutes, stop it and check the
oil level again; add oil to prescribed level.
IMPORTANT
• Do not operate the tractor immediately after changing the
transmission fluid.
Run the engine at medium speed for a few minutes to
prevent damage to the transmission.
Oil capacity
(1) Drain Plug
(2) Dipstick
(3) Oil Inlet
Changing Front Differential Case Oil
1. To drain the used oil, remove the drain and filling plug at the front
differential case and drain the oil completely into the oil pan.
2. After draining reinstall the drain plug (1).
3. Remove the oil level check plug (3).
4. Fill with the new oil up to the lower rim of check plug port (3).
(Refer to "4. LUBRICANTS, FUEL AND COOLANT" in this
section.)
5. After filling reinstall the filling plug and check plugs.
Oil capacity
(1) Drain Plug
(2) Filling Port
G-20
G GENERAL
60 L
63.4 U.S.qts.
52.8 Imp.qts.
(A) Oil level is acceptable within the
range.
W1022400
6.0 L
6.3 U.S.qts.
5.3 Imp.qts.
(3) Check Plug
W1063019
KiSC issued 09, 2008 A