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Kubota L3540 Operator's Manual

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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
MANUEL DE L'UTILISATEUR
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
READ AND SAVE THIS MANUAL
MANUEL A LIRE ET A CONSERVER
DIESE ANLEITUNG SORGFÄLTIG
DURCHLESEN UND AUFBEWAHREN
L3540
MODELS
L4240
MODELES
L5040
L5240
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L5740

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  • Page 1 · · Code No. N° de code. TD179-1971-5 Code Nr. READ AND SAVE THIS MANUAL MANUEL A LIRE ET A CONSERVER PRINTED IN JAPAN DIESE ANLEITUNG SORGFÄLTIG IMPRIME AU JAPON DURCHLESEN UND AUFBEWAHREN DRUCK : JAPAN © KUBOTA Corporation 2007...
  • Page 2 Hydrostatic Transmission construction, les transports. Meters Per Second Des milliers de personnes font confiance au savoir faire de KUBOTA, à Power Take Off sa technologie, à son expérience et à son service après vente, vous RH/LH Right-hand and left-hand sides are determined by facing in aussi pouvez faire confiance à...
  • Page 3 UNIVERSAL SYMBOLS As a guide to the operation of your tractor, various universal symbols have been utilized on the instruments and controls. The symbols are shown below with an indication of their meaning. Safety Alert Symbol Remote Cylinder-Retract Diesel Fuel Remote Cylinder-Extend Fuel-Level Steering Wheel-Tilt Control...
  • Page 4 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, please read this manual carefully.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS SAFE OPERATION .................... SERVICING OF TRACTOR..................1 SPECIFICATIONS....................... 3 SPECIFICATION TABLE [HST Type] ..............3 SPECIFICATION TABLE [GST Type]..............5 SPECIFICATION TABLE [Manual Transmission Type] ........... 7 TRAVELING SPEEDS ..................... 9 HST Type.......................... 9 GST Type ........................10 Manual Transmission Type..................... 11 IMPLEMENT LIMITATIONS ..................
  • Page 6 CONTENTS Brake Pedals (Right and Left)..................36 Clutch Pedal ........................37 HST Response Control Dial.................... 39 H-DS (Hydro Dual Speed) Lever ..................39 HST Mode Select Switch ....................40 Range Gear Shift Lever (L-M-H)..................41 Front Wheel Drive Lever....................42 Hand Throttle Lever ......................42 Parking Brake Lever .......................
  • Page 7 CONTENTS Stationary PTO ....................... 61 IntelliPanel (TM) Message ....................62 PTO Shaft Cover and Shaft Cap ..................62 THREE-POINT HITCH & DRAWBAR................ 63 3-POINT HITCH ..................... 64 Category 1 & 2........................ 64 Selecting the top link mounting holes ................64 Drawbar ..........................
  • Page 8 CONTENTS Hood ..........................86 Side Cover ........................86 Front Cover........................87 Floor Sheet ........................87 DAILY CHECK ....................... 87 Walk Around Inspection....................87 Checking and Refueling....................87 Checking Engine Oil Level....................88 Checking Transmission Fluid Level ................89 Checking Coolant Level....................89 Cleaning Grill, Radiator Screen and Oil Cooler ..............
  • Page 9 CONTENTS Checking Injection Pump ....................106 EVERY 1 YEAR ....................106 Replacing Air Cleaner Primary Element and Secondary Element........ 106 EVERY 2 YEARS....................107 Flushing Cooling System and Changing Coolant ............107 Anti-Freeze ........................108 Replacing Radiator Hose (Water pipes) ............... 109 Replacing Power Steering Hose...................
  • Page 11 C CAB, ROPS 6. Never wear loose, torn, or bulky clothing around 1. KUBOTA recommends the use of a CAB or Roll Over tractor. It may catch on moving parts or controls, Protective Structures (ROPS) and seat belt in almost leading to the risk of an accident.
  • Page 12 SAFE OPERATION 7. If the tractor is equipped with a foldable ROPS it may be temporarily folded down only when absolutely necessary for areas with height constraints. (There is no operator protection provided by the ROPS in the folded position. For operator safety the ROPS should be placed in the upright and locked position and the seat belt fastened for all other operations.) 8.
  • Page 13 SAFE OPERATION C Working 10. Do not stand between tractor and implement or trailed 1. Pull only from the hitch devices. Never hitch to axle vehicle unless parking brake is applied. housing or any other point except drawbar; such C Safety for children arrangements will increase the risk of serious personal Tragedy can occur if the operator is not alert to the injury or death due to a tractor upset.
  • Page 14 SAFE OPERATION [GST / Manual Transmission Type] (1) Registration plate [HST Type] (1) Brake Pedal (LH) (A) Whenever traveling on the road (2) Brake Pedal (RH) (1) Registration plate (3) Brake Pedal Lock 5. Turn the headlights on. Dim them when meeting 2.
  • Page 15 SAFE OPERATION 4. When operating stationary PTO driven equipment, always apply the tractor parking brake and place 3. PARKING THE TRACTOR chocks behind and in front of the rear wheels. Stay clear of all rotating parts. Never step over rotating 1.
  • Page 16 Please dispose properly. 13. Make sure that wheel bolts have been tightened to the See your local Recycling Center or KUBOTA Dealer to specified torque. learn how to recycle or get rid of waste products.
  • Page 17 SAFE OPERATION 7. PICTORIAL SAFETY LABELS The pictorial safety labels affixed are intended to alert persons to potential hazards. The hazard is identified by a pictorial in the safety alert triangle or by the safety alert symbol alone. An adjacent pictorial provides instructions and information on how to avoid the hazard.
  • Page 18 SAFE OPERATION...
  • Page 19 2. Clean pictorial safety labels with soap and water, dry with a soft cloth. 3. Replace damaged or missing pictorial safety labels with new labels from your local KUBOTA Dealer. 4. If a component with pictorial safety 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.

  • Page 21: Safe Operation

    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 engine serial numbers.
  • Page 22 SERVICING OF TRACTOR (1) CAB identification plate (CAB Serial No.) (1) Tractor serial number (1) Engine serial number...

  • Page 23: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATION TABLE [HST Type] L5240 Model Model V2403-M-TE3-EU2 Type Indirect injection vertical, water-cooled, 4-cycle diesel Number of cylinders Total displacement 2.434 Bore and stroke 87 x 102.4 Engine Net power *1 kW (PS) 38.7 (52.6) PTO power *1 kW (PS)/rpm 33.6 (45.6) / 2600 (factory observed)
  • Page 24 SPECIFICATIONS L5240 Model Hydraulic control system Position control Pump capacity L/min. 35.6 Three point hitch SAE category 1 At lift 1750 Hydraulic points Max. lift unit 24 in. force behind 1350 lift points Remote control valve coupler ISO 5675 System pressure MPa (kgf/cm ) 17.7 (180) SAE 1-3/8, 6 splines...

  • Page 25: Specification Table [Gst Type]

    SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATION TABLE [GST Type] L5040 Model Model V2403-M-TE3-EU1 Type Indirect injection vertical, water-cooled, 4-cycle diesel Number of cylinders Total displacement 2.434 Bore and stroke 87 x 102.4 Engine Net power *1 kW (PS) 36.0 (48.9) PTO power *1 kW (PS)/rpm 32.8 (44.6) / 2600 (factory observed) Maximum torque...
  • Page 26 SPECIFICATIONS L5040 Model Hydraulic control system Position control Pump capacity L/min. 35.6 Three point hitch SAE category 1 At lift 1750 Hydraulic points Max. lift unit 24 in. force behind lift 1350 points Remote control valve coupler ISO 5675 System pressure MPa (kgf/cm ) 17.7 (180) SAE 1-3/8, 6 splines...

  • Page 27: Specification Table [Manual Transmission Type]

    SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATION TABLE [Manual Transmission Type] L3540 L4240 L5040 Model Model D1803-M-E2-EU1 V2203-M-E2-EU2 V2403-M-TE3-EU1 Type Indirect injection vertical, water-cooled, 4-cycle diesel Number of cylinders Total displacement 1.826 2.197 2.434 Bore and stroke 87 x 102.4 87 x 92.4 87 x 102.4...
  • Page 28 SPECIFICATIONS L3540 L4240 L5040 Model Hydraulic control system Position control Pump capacity L/min. 31.5 37.0 35.6 Three point hitch SAE category 1 SAE category 1 *2 At lift points 1700 1750 Hydraulic Max. lift unit force 24 in. behind 1200...

  • Page 29: Traveling Speeds

    SPECIFICATIONS TRAVELING SPEEDS BHST Type (At rated engine rpm) Model L4240 L5240 L5740 Tire size (Rear) 13.6-24 13.6-28 Speed H-DS Range gear km/h control lever shift lever pedal 17.9 17.7 18.4 Forward 11.9 11.8 12.2 29.9 29.5 30.7 16.1 15.9 16.5 Reverse 10.7...

  • Page 30: Gst Type

    SPECIFICATIONS BGST Type (At rated engine rpm) Model L5040 Creep gear shift lever High Tire size (Rear) 13.6 - 28 Shuttle shift lever Main gear shift lever km/h 1.77 0.20 2.51 0.28 3.24 0.36 4.07 0.46 4.78 0.54 6.02 0.68 Forward 7.12 0.80...

  • Page 31: Manual Transmission Type

    SPECIFICATIONS BManual Transmission Type (At rated engine rpm) Model L3540 L4240 L5040 Creep gear shift lever High High High Tire size (Rear) 12.4 - 24 13.6 - 24 13.6 - 28 Shuttle shift Range gear Main gear shift km/h km/h...

  • Page 32: Implement Limitations

    Use with implements which are not sold or approved by KUBOTA and which exceed the maximum specifications listed below, or which are otherwise unfit for use with the KUBOTA Tractor may result in malfunctions or failures of the tractor, damage to other property and injury to the operator or others. [Any malfunctions or failures of the tractor resulting from use with improper implements are not covered by the warranty.]...
  • Page 33 Max. Oil 17.7 18.1 (185) Pressure (kgf/cm ) (180) A The value of Max. Lifting Capacity contains the weight of KUBOTA standard bucket. [LA514EC] [LA714EC] [LA854EC] To avoid personal injury: (1) Sub frame A Special attention should be made when lifting...

  • Page 34: Instrument Panel And Controls

    INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS B Instrument Panel, Switches and Hand Controls C HST Type ILLUSTRATED CONTENTS (1) Horn button ......... 35 (2) H-DS lever .......... 39 (3) HST response control dial ....39 (4) HST mode select switch ...... 40 (5) Tilt pedal ..........
  • Page 35 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS C HST Type C GST / Manual Transmission Type ILLUSTRATED CONTENTS ILLUSTRATED CONTENTS (1) Rear PTO indicator ............. 62 (11) H-DS Low speed range indicator [HST Type] ..39 (2) Engine oil pressure indicator ........55 (12) Turn signal / hazard indicator ......
  • Page 36 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS B Foot and Hand Controls C HST Type ILLUSTRATED CONTENTS ILLUSTRATED CONTENTS (1) 3-Point hitch lowering speed knob ......71 (9) Trailer electrical outlet ......... 59 (2) Differential lock pedal ..........57 (10) Speed control pedal .......... 43 (3) Parking brake lever .............
  • Page 37 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS C GST Type ILLUSTRATED CONTENTS ILLUSTRATED CONTENTS (1) 3-Point hitch lowering speed knob ......71 (9) Differential lock pedal .......... 57 (2) Parking brake lever ............. 49 (10) Position control lever ......... 70 (3) Front wheel drive lever ..........48 (11) Draft control lever (if equipped) ......
  • Page 38 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS C Manual Transmission Type ILLUSTRATED CONTENTS ILLUSTRATED CONTENTS (1) 3-Point hitch lowering speed knob ......71 (10) Differential lock pedal ........57 (2) Parking brake lever ............. 52 (11) Restricting lever ..........60 (3) Front wheel drive lever ..........52 (12) PTO gear shift lever ..........

  • Page 39: Pre-Operation Check

    PRE-OPERATION CHECK PRE-OPERATION CHECK DAILY CHECK To prevent trouble from occurring, it is important to know the condition of the tractor well. Check it before starting. To avoid personal injury: A Be sure to check and service the tractor on a level surface with the engine shut off and the parking brake "ON"...

  • Page 40: Operating The Engine

    OPERATING THE ENGINE OPERATING THE ENGINE STARTING THE ENGINE To avoid personal injury: 1. Make sure the parking brake is set. A Read "Safe Operation" in the front of this manual. 1. To set the parking brake; A Understand the pictorial safety labels located (1) Interlock the brake pedals.
  • Page 41 OPERATING THE ENGINE 2. Make sure the fuel cock is in the open 3. Place the shift levers in "NEUTRAL" position. position. [GST Type] (1) Fuel cock (A) "CLOSE" (B) "OPEN" (1) Shuttle shift lever (A)"FORWARD" (2) Main gear shift lever (B)"REVERSE"...
  • Page 42 OPERATING THE ENGINE 3. Make sure the cruise control lever is in 4. Place the PTO clutch control lever in "NEUTRAL" position. "OFF" position. Place the Speed control Pedal in "NEUTRAL" position. Place the range gear shift lever (L-M-H) in "NEUTRAL" position. [HST Type] (1) PTO clutch control lever "ON"...

  • Page 43: Check Easy Checker(Tm) Lamps

    OPERATING THE ENGINE BCheck Easy Checker(TM) Lamps 6. Set the throttle lever to about 1/2 way. Turn the key to "ON" position and make sure the following indicators light up or stay off. C Indicators that light up: 1. When the key is turned "ON", indicators(2)(7) should come on.

  • Page 44: Intellipanel(Tm) Message

    OPERATING THE ENGINE [HST Type] A Some of the Easy Checker(TM) lamps may light up or start flashing depending on the positions of the levers and switches on the instrument panel. 8. Fully depress the clutch pedal. 9. Turn the key to "START" position and release when the engine starts.

  • Page 45: Cold Weather Starting

    STOPPING THE ENGINE If the ambient temperature is below -5 and the engine [L3540, L4240] is very cold, follow the procedure below after taking the step 1 through 8 in the previous pages. 1. After slowing the engine to idle, turn the key to "OFF".

  • Page 46: Warming Up

    OPERATING THE ENGINE WARMING UP JUMP STARTING To avoid personal injury: To avoid personal injury: A Be sure to set the parking brake during warm- A Battery gases can explode. Keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames away from battery. A Be sure to set all shift levers to the "NEUTRAL" A If tractor battery is frozen, do not jump start positions and to place PTO lever in "OFF"...
  • Page 47 OPERATING THE ENGINE A This machine has a 12volt negative (-) ground starting system. A Use only same voltage for jump starting. A Use of a higher voltage source on tractor's electrical system could result in severe damage to tractor's electrical system.

  • Page 48: Operating The Tractor

    Do not operate the tractor at fast speed. implements and attachments. The above precautions are not limited only to new If interference occurs, contact your KUBOTA tractors, but to all tractors. But it should be especially Dealer. observed in the case of new tractors.

  • Page 49: To Raise The Rops To Upright Position

    OPERATING THE TRACTOR 2. Fold the ROPS. BTo Raise the ROPS to Upright Position 1. Remove both hair pin cotters and set bolts. To avoid personal injury: A Hold the ROPS tightly with both hands and fold the ROPS slowly and carefully. (1) Set bolt (2) Hair pin cotter 2.

  • Page 50: Adjustment Of Foldable Rops

    OPERATING THE TRACTOR Mid Mount Type ROPS BAdjustment of Foldable ROPS A Adjust free fall of the ROPS upper frame regularly. A If you feel less friction in folding the ROPS, remove the BTo Fold the ROPS cotter pin (1), tighten the nut (2) until you feel the right 1.

  • Page 51: To Raise The Rops To Upright Position

    OPERATING THE TRACTOR 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 To avoid personal injury: position and secured with the hair pin cotters.
  • Page 52 OPERATING THE TRACTOR Mechanical Suspension Seat (1) Travel adjust lever (A) "TO INCREASE TENSION" (2) Suspension adjust lever (B) "TO DECREASE TENSION" (3) Height adjust knob (I) "HIGH POSITION" (4) Backrest extension (O) "LOW POSITION" (1) Travel adjust lever (A) "TO INCREASE TENSION" (5) Lumber support adjust knob (2) Suspension adjust knob (B) "TO DECREASE TENSION"...
  • Page 53 OPERATING THE TRACTOR C Travel adjustment Air Suspension Seat 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. C Suspension adjustment [A, B type] Turn the suspension adjust knob to achieve the optimum suspension setting.

  • Page 54: Seat Belt

    OPERATING THE TRACTOR BSeat Belt 2. Selecting light switch positions. BHead Light Switch To avoid personal injury: Turn the light switch clockwise, and the following lights are A Always use the seat belt when any ROPS or activated on the switch position. CAB are installed.

  • Page 55: Turn Signal / Hazard Light Switch

    OPERATING THE TRACTOR BTractor Lights BTurn Signal / Hazard Light Switch (1) Head light (2) Side turn signal / Hazard light C Turn Signal Light Switch To indicate a right turn, turn the turn signal light switch (3) Sidemarker light clockwise.

  • Page 56: Beacon Light Switch

    OPERATING THE TRACTOR (1) Beacon electrical outlet The number plate base is on the right hand for U.K models. 3. Checking the brake pedal. BBeacon Light Switch The beacon light switch with wire harness for beacon light BBrake Pedals (Right and Left) connection is equipped.

  • Page 57: Clutch Pedal

    OPERATING THE TRACTOR [GST / Manual Transmission Type] 5. Depress the clutch pedal. BClutch Pedal To avoid personal injury: A Sudden release of the clutch may cause the tractor to lunge in an unexpected manner. The clutch is disengaged when the clutch pedal is fully pressed down.
  • Page 58 OPERATING THE TRACTOR 6. Selecting the Travel Speed. [HST Type] (1) H-DS lever (3) HST mode select switch (5) Range gear shift lever (7) ATA lever (2) HST response control dial (4) Front wheel drive lever (6) Cruise control lever (8) Speed control pedal...

  • Page 59: Hst Response Control Dial

    OPERATING THE TRACTOR BHST Response Control Dial BH-DS (Hydro Dual Speed) Lever This dial is used to set the start-up response when you This lever changes the tractor speed in 2 stages whether step on the speed control pedal and the engine brake the tractor is moving or not.

  • Page 60: Hst Mode Select Switch

    OPERATING THE TRACTOR C STALL GUARD 1. Push the HST mode select switch until the "STALL BHST Mode Select Switch GUARD" indicator lights up on the meter panel. Every time this switch is pushed, "MANUAL", "STALL 2. If the tractor gets overloaded and the engine rpm GUARD"...

  • Page 61: Range Gear Shift Lever (L-M-H)

    OPERATING THE TRACTOR A The range gear shift number being selected appears BRange Gear Shift Lever (L-M-H) on the display. The range gear shift can only be shifted when the tractor is completely stopped and the speed control pedal is in the neutral position.

  • Page 62: Front Wheel Drive Lever

    OPERATING THE TRACTOR BFront Wheel Drive Lever 7. Accelerate the engine. BHand Throttle Lever To avoid personal injury: Pulling the throttle lever back increases engine speed, A Do not engage the front wheel drive when and pushing it forward decreases engine speed. traveling at road speed.

  • Page 63: Speed Control Pedal

    A Be sure to connect both the left and the right with foot off of Speed Control Pedal. brakes when driving on the road. The speed A Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer. cruise control won't be released with single Forward Pedal brake activation.

  • Page 64: Ata (Auto Throttle Advance) Lever

    OPERATING THE TRACTOR A When the brake pedal or the reverse pedal has been depressed to release the cruise control, move the BATA (Auto Throttle Advance) Lever cruise control lever by hand back to the "NEUTRAL Get this lever engaged (ON), and the tractor speed and (OFF)"...

  • Page 65: Shuttle Shift Lever

    OPERATING THE TRACTOR 6. Selecting the Travel Speed. [GST Type] (1) Shuttle shift lever (3) Front wheel drive lever (A) "FORWARD" (2) Main gear shift lever (4) Creep gear shift lever (B) "REVERSE" (N) "NEUTRAL POSITION" BShuttle Shift Lever A Reduce engine speed to low idle before shifting the shuttle shift lever.

  • Page 66: Main Gear Shift Lever

    OPERATING THE TRACTOR A There is no problem with a delay in starting. The tractor will start as the oil temperature BMain Gear Shift Lever increases. A 2 speed steps are assigned to each of the backward To avoid personal injury: speed labels 3 thru 6.

  • Page 67: Creep Gear Shift Lever

    A When starting to operate the tractor, be sure to release the parking brakes. Misuse of the brakes may cause damage to the transmission and is therefore not acceptable to KUBOTA for coverage under the warranty. Shift the creep gear shift lever at " " to obtain high speeds and shift it "...

  • Page 68: Front Wheel Drive Lever

    OPERATING THE TRACTOR BFront Wheel Drive Lever 7. Accelerate the engine. BHand Throttle Lever To avoid personal injury: Pulling the throttle lever back increases engine speed, A Do not engage the front wheel drive when and pushing it forward decreases engine speed. traveling at road speed.

  • Page 69: Parking Brake Lever

    OPERATING THE TRACTOR 8. Unlock the parking brake and slowly release the clutch. BParking Brake Lever To release the parking brake, depress the brake pedals, push release button and push down parking brake lever. (1) Parking brake lever (A) "RELEASE" (2) Release button...

  • Page 70: Main Gear Shift Lever

    OPERATING THE TRACTOR 6. Selecting the Travel Speed. [Manual Transmission Type] (1) Synchro-shuttle shift lever (4) Front wheel drive lever (A) "FORWARD" "HIGH" (2) Main gear shift lever (5) Creep gear shift lever (B) "REVERSE" "LOW" (3) Range gear shift lever (Hi-Lo) (N) "NEUTRAL POSITION"...

  • Page 71: Creep Gear Shift Lever

    A When starting to operate the tractor, be sure to release the parking brakes. Misuse of the brakes may cause damage to the transmission and is therefore not acceptable to KUBOTA for coverage under the warranty. Shift the creep gear shift lever at " " to obtain high speeds and shift it "...

  • Page 72: Front Wheel Drive Lever

    OPERATING THE TRACTOR BFront Wheel Drive Lever 7. Accelerate the engine. BHand Throttle Lever To avoid personal injury: Pulling the throttle lever back increases engine speed, A Do not engage the front wheel drive when and pushing it forward decreases engine speed. traveling at road speed.

  • Page 73: Stopping

    OPERATING THE TRACTOR STOPPING INTELLIPANEL (TM) BStopping BChanging Display Mode 1. Slow down the engine. 1. Each time the display mode button is pressed, the 2. Step on the clutch and brake pedal. IntelliPanel(TM) display mode changes from 1 thru 5. 3.
  • Page 74 OPERATING THE TRACTOR Display 1 : Hour meter mode The tractor's total operating hours are displayed. Display 2 : Trip meter mode Hold down the display mode button for 2 seconds or longer, and the trip meter resets to [0.0]. Display 3 : Travelling speed mode (mph)

  • Page 75: Check During Driving

    (See "SERVICE INTERVALS" in "MAINTENANCE" should happen during operation, carefully move the section.) tractor to a safe place, contact your local KUBOTA 2. Reset the "SERVICE INSPECT" message as follows. Dealer for repairs. Keep pushing both display mode button and travel speed button for 2 seconds or more while HOUR METER MODE.

  • Page 76: Fuel Gauge

    OPERATING THE TRACTOR A For checking and servicing of your tractor, consult BCoolant Temperature Gauge your local KUBOTA Dealer for instructions. BFuel Gauge To avoid personal injury: A Do not remove radiator cap until coolant When the key switch is on, the liquid crystal blocks temperature is well below its boiling point.

  • Page 77: Parking

    OPERATING THE TRACTOR PARKING OPERATING TECHNIQUES BParking BDifferential Lock To avoid personal injury: To avoid personal injury due to loss of steering BEFORE DISMOUNTING TRACTOR control: A ALWAYS SET PARKING BRAKE AND LOWER A Do not operate the tractor at high speed with ALL IMPLEMENTS TO THE GROUND.

  • Page 78: Operating The Tractor On A Road

    OPERATING THE TRACTOR [HST Type] Observe all local traffic and safety regulations. Use the registration plate. (1) Differential lock pedal (A) Press to "ENGAGE" (B) Release to "DISENGAGE" (1) Registration plate A When using the differential lock, always slow the engine down.

  • Page 79: Operating On Slopes And Rough Terrain

    OPERATING THE TRACTOR BTrailer Electrical Outlet BOperating on Slopes and Rough Terrain A trailer electrical outlet is supplied for use with trailer or implement. To avoid personal injury: A Always back up when going up a steep slope. Driving forward could cause the tractor to tip over backward.

  • Page 80: Pto

    PTO OPERATION A Release the restricting lever before shifting the PTO gear shift lever 750 rpm speed position. However when shifting to 540 rpm speed position, the restricting lever operation is not required. To avoid personal injury: A Disengage PTO, stop engine, and allow all rotating components to come to a complete BPTO Clutch Control Lever stop...

  • Page 81: Stationary Pto

    BStationary PTO To park the tractor and use the PTO system (for chipper or pump, for example), start the PTO system in the following steps. 1. Apply the parking brake and place blocks at the tires. 2. Make sure that the speed control pedal and all shift levers are at "NEUTRAL", and start the engine.

  • Page 82: Intellipanel (Tm) Message

    BIntelliPanel (TM) Message BPTO Shaft Cover and Shaft Cap 1. The PTO rpm can be checked in the display. Keep the PTO shaft cover in place at all times. (See "INTELLIPANEL (TM)" in "OPERATING THE Replace the PTO shaft cap when the shaft is not in use. TRACTOR"...

  • Page 83: Three-Point Hitch & Drawbar

    THREE-POINT HITCH & DRAWBAR THREE-POINT HITCH & DRAWBAR (1) Top link (4) Turn buckle (7) Lower link holder (2) Lifting rod (Left) (5) Lower link (8) Drawbar (3) Check chains (6) Lifting rod (Right) (9) High-hitch...

  • Page 84: 3-Point Hitch

    THREE-POINT HITCH & DRAWBAR 3-POINT HITCH BSelecting the top link mounting holes Select the proper set of holes by referring to the 1. Make preparations for attaching "Hydraulic Control Unit Use Reference Chart" in implement. "HYDRAULIC UNIT" section. If the hydraulic unit is set for draft control, draft response is more sensitive when an implement is connected to the BCategory 1 &...

  • Page 85: Lifting Rod (Right)

    THREE-POINT HITCH & DRAWBAR BTelescopic Lower Links 2. Attaching and detaching implements [Southern Europe model] To attach an implement, follow the instructions below: 1. Push the levers, pull out the lower link ends, and attach to the implement. To avoid personal injury: 2.

  • Page 86: Quick Hitch (Hook Type)

    THREE-POINT HITCH & DRAWBAR C Adjusting Lower Link Width Set the width (W1) of lower links to be the same as width BQuick Hitch (Hook type) (W2) of the implement. (See "Check Chains" in this section to adjust the width (W1) of lower links.
  • Page 87 THREE-POINT HITCH & DRAWBAR C Attaching implement to Tractor C Detaching Implement from Tractor 1. Set the release lever on the hooks to "LOCK" position, 1. Fully lower the implement to the ground. if its lever is in "UNLOCK" position. Support the implement with parking stand.

  • Page 88: Drawbar

    THREE-POINT HITCH & DRAWBAR DRAWBAR FRONT HITCH [if equipped] [if equipped] To avoid personal injury: A Never pull from the top link, the rear axle or any point above the drawbar. Doing so could cause the tractor to tip over rearward causing personal injury or death.
  • Page 89 THREE-POINT HITCH & DRAWBAR C Adjusting the high-hitch level 1. Tilt up the lock lever to unlock them. Move the lever up and down to change the hitch height. 2. Align the lock pin with the lock hole. Tilt down the lock lever to lock them tightly.

  • Page 90: Hydraulic Unit

    A If noises are heard when implement is lifting after the hydraulic control lever has been activated, the hydraulic mechanism is not adjusted properly. Unless corrected, the unit will be damaged. Contact your KUBOTA Dealer for adjustment. 3-POINT HITCH CONTROL SYSTEM (1) Position control lever (A) "UP"...

  • Page 91: Draft Control (If Equipped)

    HYDRAULIC UNIT BDraft Control (if equipped) BFloat Control This will control the pull of the 3-point implement. As the Place both the draft control lever and the position control load on the 3-point hitch changes due to various soil lever in the float position to make the lower links move conditions, the draft control system automatically freely along with the ground conditions.

  • Page 92: Auxiliary Hydraulics

    A Single acting valve: (1) Block cover (A) From gear pump (B) To implement Max flow 31.5 L/min [L3540] 35.6 L/min [L5040, L5240] 37.0 L/min [L4240, L5740] Max pressure 17.7 MPa (180 kgf/cm ) (C) From implement (Outlet)

  • Page 93: Remote Control Valve Lever

    HYDRAULIC UNIT [UK model] BRemote Control Valve Lever The remote control valve lever directs pressurized oil flow to the implement hydraulic system. [EU model] (1) Remote control valve lever (X) "REARWARD" with Single acting valve (Y) "FORWARD" (2) Remote control valve lever with Double acting valve Pressure (1) Remote control valve lever...

  • Page 94: Remote Control Valve Coupler Connecting And Disconnecting

    Coupler size Port [A] [B] PT 1/2 A Your local KUBOTA Dealer can supply parts to adapt couplers to hydraulic hoses. A Do not hold the lever in the "REARWARD" or "FORWARD" position once the remote cylinder has reached the end of the stroke, as this will cause oil to flow through the relief valve.

  • Page 95: Hydraulic Control Unit Use Reference Chart

    HYDRAULIC UNIT BHydraulic Control Unit Use Reference Chart In order to handle the hydraulics properly, the operator must be familiar with the following. Though this information may not be applicable to all types of implements and soil conditions, it is useful for general conditions. with Position control with Draft control Implement...

  • Page 96: Tires, Wheels And Ballast

    WHEEL ADJUSTMENT pressure shown in the operator's manual. A Do not use tires other than those approved by KUBOTA. To avoid personal injury: A When you intend to mount different size of tires from A When working on slopes or when working with...

  • Page 97: Front Wheels (With Four Wheel Drive)

    200 m (200 yards) and 10 times of shuttle movement by 5 m (5 yards), and thereafter according to service interval. (See "MAINTENANCE" section.) (1) [L3540, L4240] 137 N-m (14 kgf-m) [L5040, L5240, L5740] 185 N-m (19 kgf-m) Models L3540...

  • Page 98: Rear Wheels

    Models 11.2 - 24 Farm 1110 mm 1205 mm 1300 mm 1385 mm L3540 12.4 - 24 Farm 1110 mm 1205 mm 1300 mm 1385 mm 360/70R24 Farm 1205 mm...

  • Page 99: Ballast

    The front end weights can be attached to the bumper. See your implement operator's manual for required number of (1) Jack point weights or consult your local KUBOTA Dealer to use. (1) Front end weights (2) Bumper A Do not overload tires.

  • Page 100: Rear Ballast

    The rear wheel weights can be attached to the rear wheel. Slush free at -10 See your implement operator's manual for required Solid at -30 number of weights or consult your local KUBOTA Dealer 103 kg 117 kg 153 kg [Approx.

  • Page 101: Maximum Masses

    TIRES, WHEELS AND BALLAST A Do not fill tires with water or solution more than 75% of full capacity (to the valve stem level at 12 o'clock position). (1) Air (A) Correct-75% Air compresses like a cushion (2) Water (B) Incorrect-100% Full Water can not be compressed BMaximum Masses (See "APPENDICES"...

  • Page 102: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SERVICE INTERVALS Indication on hour meter Ref. Items Interval page every Engine start system Check 50 Hr every Wheel bolt torque Check 50 Hr every Greasing 50 Hr every Battery condition Check 100 Hr every Fan belt Adjust 100 Hr every Brake...
  • Page 103 *2 Every year or every 6 times of cleaning. *3 Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for this service. *4 When the battery is used for less than 100 hours per year, check the battery condition by reading the indicator annually.

  • Page 104: Lubricants

    Top link overflows. NLGI-2 OR Top link bracket 2 [with Draft Control (if equipped)] NLGI-1 (GC-LB) Lift rod Lift cylinder Battery terminal moderate amount Throttle cable Oiling Engine oil NOTE: *KUBOTA UDT or SUPER UDT fluid---KUBOTA original transmission hydraulic fluid...
  • Page 105 We recommend the use of KUBOTA UDT or SUPER UDT fluid for optimum protection and performance. (Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for further detail.) Do not mix different brands together.

  • Page 106: Periodic Service

    PERIODIC SERVICE PERIODIC SERVICE To avoid personal injury: A Do not work under any hydraulically supported devices. They can settle, 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.

  • Page 107: Front Cover

    PERIODIC SERVICE DAILY CHECK BFront Cover For your own safety and maximum service life of the 1. While pushing the right and left lock buttons, pull and machine, make a thorough daily inspection before remove the electrical connector. operating the machine to start the engine. 2.

  • Page 108: Checking Engine Oil Level

    A Be sure to stop the engine before checking the buzzer sound turns from intermittent to continuous. oil level. 1. Park the machine on a flat surface. L3540 2. Check engine oil before starting the engine or 5 minutes or more after the engine has stopped. Fuel tank...

  • Page 109: Checking Transmission Fluid Level

    A Use clean, fresh soft water and anti-freeze to fill the stop and allow sufficient time for excess recovery tank. pressure to escape before removing the cap A If water should leak, consult your local KUBOTA completely. Dealer. 1. Check to see that the coolant level is between the "FULL"...

  • Page 110: Cleaning Grill, Radiator Screen And Oil Cooler

    PERIODIC SERVICE BCleaning Grill, Radiator Screen and Oil BChecking Dust Indicator Cooler There is a dust indicator on the air cleaner body. If the red signal on the dust indicator is visible, clean the element immediately. (See "Cleaning Air Cleaner Primary Element"...

  • Page 111: Checking Seat Belt And Rops

    PERIODIC SERVICE BChecking Seat Belt and ROPS When apply a grease to forward front axle support, remove the breather plug and apply a grease until grease 1. Always check condition of seat belt and ROPS overflows from breather plug port. attaching hardware before operating tractor.

  • Page 112: Oiling

    4. Disengage the PTO clutch control switch or lever. 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. C Test: Switch for the PTO clutch control switch or lever.

  • Page 113: Checking Wheel Bolt Torque

    4. Disengage the PTO clutch control switch or lever. 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. C Test: Switch for the PTO clutch control switch or lever.

  • Page 114: Every 100 Hours

    PERIODIC SERVICE EVERY 100 HOURS BCleaning Fuel Filter BCleaning Air Cleaner Primary Element This job should not be done in the field, but in a clean 1. Remove the air cleaner cover and primary element. 2. Clean the primary element: place.

  • Page 115: Adjusting Fan Belt Tension

    PERIODIC SERVICE BAdjusting Fan Belt Tension BChecking Fuel Line 1. Check to see that all lines and hose clamps are tight and not damaged. To avoid personal injury: 2. If hoses and clamps are found worn or damaged, A Be sure to stop the engine before checking belt replace or repair them at once.

  • Page 116: Adjusting Clutch Pedal

    PERIODIC SERVICE BAdjusting Clutch Pedal BAdjusting Brake Pedal Proper clutch pedal 20 to 30 mm on the pedal free travel To avoid personal injury: A Stop the engine and chock the wheels before C Adjusting procedure checking brake pedal. 1. Stop the engine and remove the key. 15 to 20 mm on the pedal.

  • Page 117: Checking Battery Condition

    PERIODIC SERVICE C How to read the indicator BChecking Battery Condition Check the battery condition by reading the indicator. State of indicator display Specific gravity of electrolyte and quality of To avoid the possibility of battery explosion: Green electrolyte are both in good condition. refillable type battery,...

  • Page 118: Adjusting Parking Brake Lever

    PERIODIC SERVICE 4. When exchanging an old battery for a new one, use battery of equal specification shown in table 1. BAdjusting Parking Brake Lever Table 1 Capacity at Battery Type Volts (V) To avoid personal injury: 5H.R(A.H) A Stop the engine and chock the wheels before 80D26R checking parking brake.

  • Page 119: Every 200 Hours

    8.2 L with filter L5040, L5240, L5740 9.4 L (1) Engine oil filter A To prevent serious damage to the engine, use only a (1) Oil inlet (A) Oil level is acceptable within this range KUBOTA genuine filter. (2) Dipstick...

  • Page 120: Replacing Transmission Oil Filter [Hst Type]

    PERIODIC SERVICE BReplacing Transmission Oil Filter [HST Type] 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 drain plugs at the bottom of the transmission case and drain the oil completely into the oil pan.

  • Page 121: Checking Radiator Hose And Clamp

    8. Make sure that the transmission fluid doesn't leak past the seal on the filter. A To prevent serious damage to the hydraulic system, use only a KUBOTA genuine filter. A Do not operate the tractor immediately after changing the transmission fluid.

  • Page 122: Checking Hst Oil Line

    PERIODIC SERVICE BChecking Intake Air Line 1. Check to see that hoses and hose clamps are tight and not damaged. 2. If hoses and clamps are found worn or damaged, replace or repair them at once. (1) Radiator hoses (2) Clamp bands C Precaution at Overheating Take the following actions in the event the coolant temperature is nearly or more than the boiling point, what...

  • Page 123: Checking Power Steering Line

    PERIODIC SERVICE BChecking Power Steering Line BAdjusting Toe-in 1. Check to see that all lines and hose clamps are tight 1. Park tractor on a flat place. and not damaged. 2. Turn steering wheel so front wheels are in the straight 2.

  • Page 124: Every 400 Hours

    6. Quickly tighten the filter until it contacts the mounting surface, then tighten it by hand an additional 1/2 turn only. 7. Fill with the new KUBOTA SUPER UDT fluid up to the upper notch on the dipstick. (See "LUBRICANTS" in "MAINTENANCE" section.)

  • Page 125: Replacing Fuel Filter Element

    A To prevent serious damage to the hydraulic system, capacity L5040, L5240, L5740 6.0 L use only a KUBOTA genuine filter. A 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.

  • Page 126: Every 600 Hours

    BAdjusting Front Axle Pivot BAdjusting Engine Valve Clearance If the front axle pivot pin adjustment is not correct, front Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for this service. wheel vibration can occur causing vibration in the steering EVERY 1500 HOURS wheel.

  • Page 127: Every 2 Years

    A On cab type machines, coolant circulates through the if necessary. heater. This means that one more liter or so of coolant is required. L3540, L4240 7.5 L In changing coolant, pour coolant up to the filler port of Coolant the recovery tank.

  • Page 128: Antifreeze

    Call your adversely affecting the engine parts. local Poison Control Center or your local 7. Kubota's genuine long-life coolant has a service life of emergency number for further assistance. 2 years. Be sure to change the coolant every 2 years.

  • Page 129: Replacing Radiator Hose (Water Pipes)

    3. After the tractor has not been used for a long period of BReplacing Power Steering Hose time. Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for this service. C Bleeding procedure is as follows: 1. Fill the fuel tank with fuel, and open the fuel cock.

  • Page 130: Draining Clutch Housing Water

    Failure to follow this procedure may result in serious damage to tractor electrical system. Refer "TROUBLESHOOTING" section of this manual or your local KUBOTA Dealer for specific information dealing with electrical problems. (1) Split pin plug...
  • Page 131 PERIODIC SERVICE C Protected circuit Fuse Capacity Protected circuit ROPS CAB Head light Flasher Hazard Panel T/M controller 1 [GST/HST type] Alternator Lamp relay Patrol lamp Work light (10) Brake lamp switch T/M controller 2 (11) [GST/HST type], OPC[MT type] (12) Key stop (13)

  • Page 132: Replacing Light Bulb

    PERIODIC SERVICE BReplacing Light Bulb Capacity Light ROPS Head light 45W / 40W Tail light Hazard and Turn signal light (rear) Hazard and Turn signal light (front) Side marker light Room light Work light Instrument panel light 1.1W Brake stop light Number plate light...

  • Page 133: Storage

    STORAGE STORAGE 8. Remove the battery from the tractor. Store the battery following the battery storage procedures. (See "Checking Battery Condition" in "EVERY 100 To avoid personal injury: HOURS" in "PERIODIC SERVICE" section.) A Do not clean the machine while the engine is 9.

  • Page 134: Troubleshooting

    A Loose or defective fan belt A Adjust or replace fan belt. A Dirty radiator core or grille screens A Remove all trash. A Coolant flow route corroded A Flush cooling system. If you have any questions, consult your local KUBOTA Dealer.

  • Page 135: Hst (Hydrostatic Transmission) Troubleshooting

    Trouble Item (Affected Model) Operator's action Sensor for range gear shift lever Contact your local KUBOTA Dealer. is in trouble The speed range (H, M and L) is not displayed in the LCD screen. The range gear shift lever still works to select the H, M and L speeds.
  • Page 136 Contact your local KUBOTA Dealer. in trouble The tractor cannot travel backward (forward only). Motor for Hi-Lo shift is in trouble Contact your local KUBOTA Dealer. Using the H-DS lever, the Lo speed alone can be selected (Hi speed not selectable).

  • Page 137: Gst (Glide Shift Transmission) Troubleshooting

    GST (Glide Shift Transmission) TROUBLESHOOTING Display on LCD Screen Trouble Item (Affected Model) Operator's action IntelliPanel(TM)'s memory Contact your local KUBOTA Dealer. device is in trouble Communication error between Contact your local KUBOTA Dealer. ECU and IntelliPanel(TM) ECU's memory device is in Contact your local KUBOTA Dealer.
  • Page 138 TROUBLESHOOTING Display on LCD Screen Trouble Item (Affected Model) Operator's action Solenoid 2 is in trouble If the shift solenoid gets in trouble, the gearshift lever (At reverse) remains at the same position but the real speed is automatically changed to an operable speed range or neutral.
  • Page 139 TROUBLESHOOTING Display on LCD Screen Trouble Item (Affected Model) Operator's action Solenoid 6 (H-L) is in trouble If the shift solenoid gets in trouble, the gearshift lever remains at the same position but the real speed is automatically changed to an operable speed range or neutral.

  • Page 140: Options

    120 OPTIONS OPTIONS Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for further detail. A Work Light High visibility for night work A Double Acting Remote Hydraulic Control Valve A Single Acting Remote Hydraulic Control Valve A Draft Control A Front end weights...

  • Page 141: Appendices

    APPENDICES APPENDICES MAXIMUM MASSES BMaximum Permissible Load of The Tire C L5740*-*, L5240*-*, L5040*-* Tire combination 1. Technically permissible Front tire Rear tire Tractor payload maximum laden mass Tire size 9.5-16 13.6-28 Maximum permissible load of the tire 1355 Maximum axle load 1450 2710 4160...
  • Page 142 122 APPENDICES C L4240*-* Tire combination 1. Technically permissible Front tire Rear tire Tractor payload maximum laden mass Tire size 7-16 12.4-24 Maximum permissible load of the tire Maximum axle load 1760 2570 780-955 Minimum limit percentages 31.5% 68.5% 100% Tire combination 2.
  • Page 143 APPENDICES Tire combination 5. Technically permissible Front tire Rear tire Tractor payload maximum laden mass Tire size 29x12.00-15 475/65-D20 Maximum permissible load of the tire 1180 Maximum axle load 1360 2140 3500 1690-1865 Minimum limit percentages 38.9% 61.1% 100% Tire combination 6. Technically permissible Front tire...
  • Page 144 124 APPENDICES C L3540*-* Tire combination 1. Technically permissible Front tire Rear tire Tractor payload maximum laden mass Tire size 7-16 11.2-24 Maximum permissible load of the tire Maximum axle load 1690 2500 965-985 Minimum limit percentages 32.4% 67.6% 100% Tire combination 2.

  • Page 145: Trailer Load Capacity

    Independently braked towable mass 3000 6500 Inertia-braked towable mass 6000 9500 Towable mass when fitted with hydraulic or pneumatic braking Total technically permissible mass L3540*-* Permissible towable masses of the tractor-trailer combination Unbraked towable mass 3000 5570 Independently braked towable mass 3000 5570...

  • Page 146: Index

    APPENDICES INDEX Front Wheel Drive Lever........ 48 Front Wheel Drive Lever........ 52 3-point Hitch Lowering Speed ......71 Front Wheels (with four wheel drive) ..... 77 Adjustment of Foldable ROPS .......30 Fuel Filter............94 Air Cleaner Primary Element......94 Fuel Filter Element ........105 Air Cleaner Primary Element and Fuel Gauge ............
  • Page 147 APPENDICES Operating on Slopes and Rough Terrain..59 Turn Signal / Hazard Light Switch ....35 Operating the Tractor on a Road....58 Walk Around Inspection......... 87 Operator's Seat ..........31 Warm-Up Transmission Oil in Parking ............57 the Low Temperature Range ......26 Parking Brake Cable ........109 Wheel Bolt Torque .........

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