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U.S.A.
: KUBOTA TRACTOR CORPORATION
3401 Del Amo Blvd., Torrance, CA 90503, U.S.A.
Telephone : (310)370-3370
Western Division
: 1175 S. Guild Avc., Lodi, CA 95240
Telephone : (209)334-9910
Central Division
: 14855 FAA Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76155
Telephone : (817)571-0900
Northern Division
: 6300 at One Kubota Way, Groveport, OH 43125
Telephone : (614)835-1100
Southeast Division : 1025 Northbrook Parkway, Suwanee, GA 30024
Telephone : (770)995-8855
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Telephone : (905)294-7477
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16, Fen pin 2nd Rd, Taliao Shian Kaohsiun 83107, Taiwan R.O.C.
Telephone : (886)7-702-2333
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Telephone : (82)-63-544-5822
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: KUBOTA AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY INDIA PVT. LTD.
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Telephone : (91)-44-4299-4237
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Telephone : (84)-650-3577-507
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Code No. TC620-1971-1
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KUBOTA Corporation 2013
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Howard Alan Tokheim II
April 17, 2025

I have a Kubota L3301 tractor, two dash lights have come on, the Parked Regeneration light and the Engine RPM Increase light. What actions need to be taken?

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April 27, 2025

I’m mowing my pasture and a branch or Stick must’ve pulled off two of my hydraulic hoses, it seems like the only way they can go back on, but I’m not positive as one of the clamps doesn’t seem to fit correctly. How can I find the schematic of where all the hoses go on My L 3301kabota tractor?

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  • Page 1 Central Division : 14855 FAA Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76155 Telephone : (817)571-0900 Northern Division : 6300 at One Kubota Way, Groveport, OH 43125 Telephone : (614)835-1100 Southeast Division : 1025 Northbrook Parkway, Suwanee, GA 30024 Telephone : (770)995-8855 Canada : KUBOTA CANADA LTD.

  • Page 3: Universal Symbols

    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 3-Point Lowering Speed Control Diesel Fuel Remote Cylinder-Retract Fuel-Level...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS SAFE OPERATION ..................... -1 SERVICING OF TRACTOR..................1 SPECIFICATIONS....................... 3 SPECIFICATION TABLE ..................3 TRAVELING SPEEDS ..................... 5 IMPLEMENT LIMITATIONS ..................6 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS..............8 PRE-OPERATION CHECK ..................12 DAILY CHECK ....................... 12 OPERATING THE ENGINE..................13 EXHAUST AFTERTREATMENT DEVICES............
  • Page 6 CONTENTS Main Gear Shift Lever & Range Gear Shift Lever............33 Synchro-Shuttle Shift Lever .................... 33 Front Wheel Drive Lever....................34 Hand Throttle Lever ......................34 Foot Throttle ........................34 Parking Brake ......................... 35 Range Gear Shift Lever (L-M-H)..................36 Front Wheel Drive Lever....................
  • Page 7 CONTENTS AUXILIARY HYDRAULICS ..................50 Hydraulic Block Type Outlet ................... 50 Hydraulic Control Unit Use Reference Chart ..............51 TIRES, WHEELS AND BALLAST................52 TIRES........................52 Inflation Pressure......................52 Dual Tires ........................52 WHEEL ADJUSTMENT ..................52 Front Wheels ........................52 Rear Wheels ........................
  • Page 8 CONTENTS EVERY 200 HOURS ....................75 Replacing Transmission Oil Filter [HST Type]..............75 Checking Radiator Hose and Clamp ................76 Checking Oil Cooler Line ....................76 Checking Intake Air Line....................76 Checking Oil Separator Hose ..................77 Checking Power Steering Line ..................77 Adjusting Toe-in......................
  • Page 9 CONTENTS STORAGE ......................... 89 TRACTOR STORAGE ................... 89 REMOVING THE TRACTOR FROM STORAGE........... 89 TROUBLESHOOTING....................90 ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING ................90 POWER TRAIN TROUBLE SHOOTING..............91 OPTIONS........................92 APPENDICES......................93 INDEX ........................93...
  • Page 11 C CAB, ROPS manual before operation. 1. KUBOTA recommends the use of a CAB or Roll Over 5. Never wear loose, torn, or bulky clothing around Protective Structures (ROPS) and seat belt in almost tractor.

  • Page 12: Operating The Tractor

    SAFE OPERATION 7. If the tractor is equipped with a foldable ROPS it may 3. Do not start engine by shorting across starter be temporarily folded down only when absolutely terminals or bypassing the safety start switch. necessary for areas with height constraints. Machine may start in gear and move if normal starting (There is no operator protection provided by the ROPS circuitry is bypassed.
  • Page 13 SAFE OPERATION [Manual Transmission Type] C Safety for children Tragedy can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children generally are attracted to machines and the work they do. 1. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.

  • Page 14: Parking The Tractor

    SAFE OPERATION 4. Make sure that the Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) sign is 13. Set the implement lowering speed knob in the "LOCK" clean and visible. Use hazard lights and turn signals as position to hold the implement in the raised position. required.
  • Page 15 SAFE OPERATION 4. OPERATING THE PTO 5. USING 3-POINT HITCH 1. Use the 3-point hitch only with equipment designed for 1. Wait until all moving components have completely 3-point hitch usage. stopped before getting off the tractor, connecting, 2. When using a 3-point hitch mounted implement, be disconnecting, adjusting, cleaning, or servicing any sure to install the proper counterbalance weight on the PTO driven equipment.
  • Page 16 SAFE OPERATION 9. To avoid sparks from an accidental short circuit, 15. Escaping hydraulic fluid under pressure has sufficient always disconnect the battery's ground cable (-) first force to penetrate skin, causing serious personal and reconnect it last. injury. Before disconnecting hydraulic lines, be sure to release all residual pressure.
  • Page 17 SAFE OPERATION 19. During Diesel Particulate Filter (hereinafter called DPF) regenerating operations, exhaust gases and exhaust filter components reach temperatures hot enough to burn people, or ignite or melt common materials. 20. Keep the tractor away from people, animals or structures which may be susceptible to harm or damage from hot exhaust gases.
  • Page 18 SAFE OPERATION 7. DANGER, WARNING AND CAUTION LABELS...
  • Page 19 SAFE OPERATION...
  • Page 20 2. Clean danger, warning and caution labels with soap and water, dry with a soft cloth. 3. Replace damaged or missing danger, 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.

  • 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/ROPS and engine serial numbers.
  • Page 22 SERVICING OF TRACTOR (1) Diesel particulate Filter (DPF) serial number...

  • Page 23: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATION TABLE L3301 L3901 Model Manual Transmission Manual Transmission PTO power* kW (HP) 20.7 (27.7) 19.5 (26.2) 23.9 (32.1) 22.8 (30.6) Model D1803-CR-E4 Type Direct injection, Vertical, Water-Cooled 4 cycle diesel Number of cylinders Bore and stroke mm (in) 87 x 102.4 (3.4 x 4.0)
  • Page 24 SPECIFICATIONS L3301 L3901 Model Manual Transmission Manual Transmission Hydraulic control system Position control Pump capacity L / min 23.9 (6.3) (main) (gal / min) Pump capacity L / min 14.5 (3.8) (PS) (gal / min) Hydraulic 3 point hitch Category 1 unit Max.

  • Page 25: Traveling Speeds

    SPECIFICATIONS TRAVELING SPEEDS [Manual Transmission Type] (At rated engine rpm) Model L3301 / L3901 Tire size (Rear) 11.2-24 Range gear Main gear shift km/h shift lever lever Forward High 14.4 21.2 13.2 Reverse High 14.3 21.1 13.1 The company reserves the right to change the specifications without notice.

  • Page 26: 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 27 IMPLEMENT LIMITATIONS Implement Remarks L3301 L3901 Max. load capacity kg(lbs.) 1000 (2200) Trailer Max. drawbar load kg (lbs.) 330 (730) Max. cutting width mm (in.) 1829 (72) Rotary-Cutter Max. weight kg (lbs.) 350 (770) Max. cutting width mm (in.) 1270 (50)

  • Page 28: Instrument Panel And Controls

    INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS B Instrument Panel, Switches and Hand Controls ILLUSTRATED CONTENTS DPF INHIBIT switch......13 Parked regeneration switch....Head light switch........29 Turn signal switch........ 29 Hazard light switch....... 29 Key switch..........20...
  • Page 29 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS ILLUSTRATED CONTENTS ILLUSTRATED CONTENTS Electrical charge warning indicator ....40 Parked regeneration indicator ......13 Engine oil pressure warning indicator ....40 (10) Engine warning indicator ........40 Glow plug indicator ........... 24 (11) Emission indicator ..........40 Parking brake warning indicator .......
  • Page 30 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS B Foot and Hand Controls C Manual Transmission Type ILLUSTRATED CONTENTS Parking brake lever......42 Main gear shift lever......33 Clutch pedal......... 32,32 PTO gear shift lever......44 3-Point hitch lowering speed knob..49 Front wheel drive lever [4WD Type]..34 Synchro-shuttle shift lever....
  • Page 31 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS C HST Type ILLUSTRATED CONTENTS Parking brake lever ......42 Clutch pedal ........32 Front wheel drive lever ......37 Differential lock pedal ......42 Range gear shift lever ......36 Cruise control lever (if equipped) ..38 Seat belt ..........

  • Page 32: 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 33: Operating The Engine

    OPERATING THE ENGINE OPERATING THE ENGINE EXHAUST AFTERTREATMENT DEVICES To avoid personal injury: A Read "Safe Operation" in the front of this To avoid personal injury: manual. A During Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) A Read the danger, warning and caution labels regenerating operations, exhaust gases and located on the tractor.

  • Page 34: Handling Points

    OPERATING THE ENGINE BHandling Points BDPF Regeneration Process When a specific amount of PM (particulate matter) has DPF regeneration process can be performed by choosing accumulated in the DPF muffler, it is necessary to refresh from "Auto Regeneration" or "Regeneration inhibit" mode the DPF muffler by burning the PM inside it.

  • Page 35: Regeneration Operating Procedure

    OPERATING THE ENGINE Operating Procedure for Auto Regeneration Mode (1) Parked regeneration switch (3) Regeneration indicator (5) Engine RPM increase indicator (2) DPF INHIBIT switch (4) Parked regeneration indicator (6) Engine warning indicator BRegeneration Operating Procedure Start the engine. (Make sure that the DPF INHIBIT switch lamp is "OFF".) Switch lamp OFF: Auto Regeneration Mode activated.

  • Page 36: Pm Warning Level And Required Procedures

    1 second constantly "ON". place and park it there and turn the engine Engine output: 50% "OFF". Contact your local KUBOTA Dealer. A At this level, never continue to operate the tractor otherwise damage will result to the DPF and engine.

  • Page 37: Regeneration Operating Procedure

    OPERATING THE ENGINE Operating Procedure for Regeneration Inhibit Mode (1) Parked regeneration switch (3) Regeneration indicator (5) Engine RPM increase indicator (2) DPF INHIBIT switch (4) Parked regeneration indicator (6) Engine warning indicator BRegeneration Operating Procedure Start the engine. Press the DPF INHIBIT switch , and the switch lamp illuminates.

  • Page 38: Pm Warning Level And Required Procedures

    Immediately move the tractor to a safe 1 second constantly "ON". place and place in park, turn "OFF" engine. Engine output: 50% Contact your local KUBOTA Dealer. A At this level never continue to operate the tractor, otherwise damage may result to the DPF and engine.
  • Page 39 OPERATING THE ENGINE Operating Procedure for Parked Regeneration Park the tractor in a safe area away from buildings, people, and animals. Apply the parking brake. [HST Type] Set the speed control pedal to the neutral position. [Manual Transmission Type] Set the shuttle shift lever to the neutral position. Turn "OFF"...

  • Page 40: Tips On Diesel Particulate Filter (Dpf) Regeneration

    OPERATING THE ENGINE STARTING THE ENGINE BTips on Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Regeneration A Operation 1. Make sure the parking brake is set. The higher in speed or load the engine operates, the higher the exhaust temperature rises. As a result, 1.
  • Page 41 OPERATING THE ENGINE 3. Make sure the cruise control lever is in 2. Make sure the fuel cock is in the open "NEUTRAL" position. position. Place the Speed control Pedal in "NEUTRAL" position. Place the range gear shift lever in "NEUTRAL"...
  • Page 42 OPERATING THE ENGINE 4. Place the PTO gear shift lever in "OFF" 5. Place the hydraulic control lever in position. "LOWEST" position. (1) Position control lever (A) "DOWN" 6. Set the throttle lever to about 1/2 way. (1) PTO gear shift lever "ON"...
  • Page 43 OPERATING THE ENGINE 7. Insert the key into the key switch and A Some of the Easy Checker(TM) lamps may light up turn it "ON". depending on the positions of the levers and switches. A Turn on the key, and some of the indicators stay on about 1 second.

  • Page 44: Cold Weather Starting

    9. Turn the key to "ON" (glow plug) and keep it there until glow plug indicator A If key does not stop the engine, consult your local goes off. KUBOTA Dealer. WARMING UP To avoid personal injury: A Be sure to set the parking brake during warm- A Be sure to set all shift levers to the "NEUTRAL"...

  • Page 45: Jump Starting

    OPERATING THE ENGINE JUMP STARTING To avoid personal injury: A Battery gases can explode. Keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames away from battery. A If tractor battery is frozen, do not jump start engine. A Do not connect other end of negative (-) jumper cable to negative (-) terminal of tractor battery.

  • Page 46: Operating The Tractor

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

  • Page 47: 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 48: Adjustment Of Foldable Rops

    OPERATING THE TRACTOR 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 cotter pin (1), tighten the nut (2) until you feel the right friction in the movement and then replace the cotter pin.

  • Page 49: Seat Belt

    OPERATING THE TRACTOR BSeat Belt 2. Selecting light switch positions. BHead Light / Turn Signal / Hazard Light To avoid personal injury: Switch A Always use the seat belt when any ROPS or CAB are installed. C Head Light Switch A Do not use the seat belt if a foldable ROPS is Turn the light switch clockwise, and the following lights are down or there is no ROPS.

  • Page 50: Tractor Lights

    OPERATING THE TRACTOR A Be sure to return switch to center position after turning. BTractor Lights (1) Head light (2) Turn signal / Hazard light (3) Rear turn signal / Hazard light (4) Tail light (1) Turn signal light switch (2) Head light switch (3) Hazard light switch (4) Hazard / Turn signal indicator...

  • Page 51: Brake Pedals (Right And Left)

    OPERATING THE TRACTOR 3. Checking the brake pedal. 4. Raise the implement. (See "HYDRAULIC UNIT" section.) 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.

  • Page 52: Clutch Pedal

    BClutch Pedal [with Dual Clutch] 5. Depress the clutch pedal. [L3901 Manual Transmission Type] BClutch Pedal [L3301 Manual Transmission Type], [HST Type] To avoid personal injury: A Sudden release of the clutch may cause the tractor to lunge in an unexpected manner.

  • Page 53: Main Gear Shift Lever & Range Gear Shift Lever

    OPERATING THE TRACTOR Selecting the Travel Speed. [Manual Transmission Type] (1) Synchro-shuttle shift lever (F) "FORWARD" "LOW" (2) Main gear shift lever (N) "NEUTRAL POSITION" "HIGH" (3) Range gear shift lever (R) "REVERSE" (4) Front wheel drive lever BMain Gear Shift Lever & Range Gear Shift Lever BSynchro-Shuttle Shift Lever The main gear shift and the range gear shift can only be...

  • Page 54: Front Wheel Drive Lever

    OPERATING THE TRACTOR C Front wheel drive is effective for the following jobs: BFront Wheel Drive Lever 1. When greater pulling force is needed, such as working [4WD] in a wet field, when pulling a trailer, or when working with a front-end loader. 2.

  • Page 55: Parking Brake

    OPERATING THE TRACTOR 8. Unlock the parking brake and slowly release the clutch. BParking Brake 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. (1) Brake pedals...

  • Page 56: Range Gear Shift Lever (L-M-H)

    OPERATING THE TRACTOR 6. Selecting the Travel Speed. [HST Type] (1) Front wheel drive lever (3) Cruise control lever (if equipped) (2) Range gear shift lever (4) Speed control pedal BRange Gear Shift Lever (L-M-H) IMPORTANT: To avoid transmission and shift linkage damage when The range gear shift can only be shifted when the tractor shifting: is completely stopped and the speed control pedal is in...

  • Page 57: 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 decreases engine speed, A Do not engage the front wheel drive when and pushing it forward increases engine speed. traveling at road speed.

  • Page 58: Speed Control Pedal

    A Be sure to connect both the left and the right with foot off of Speed Control Pedal. brakes to release the cruise control. The speed A Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer. cruise control won't be released with single brake activation.
  • Page 59 OPERATING THE TRACTOR A When releasing the cruise mode, be sure to return the cruise control lever fully backward. (1) Cruise control lever (A) "INCREASE" (B) "DECREASE" (C) "NEUTRAL" A When you stand up from the seat with the speed control pedal stepped on or the cruise control lever engaged (ON), the engine will stop regardless of whether the tractor is moving or not.

  • Page 60: Stopping

    Engine oil pressure A For checking and servicing of your tractor, consult If the oil pressure in the engine goes below the your local KUBOTA Dealer for instructions. prescribed level, the warning lamp in the Easy Checker(TM) will come on.

  • Page 61: Fuel Gauge

    OPERATING THE TRACTOR BFuel Gauge When the key switch is on, the fuel gauge indicates the fuel level. Be careful not to empty the fuel tank. Otherwise air may enter the fuel system. Should this happen, the system should be bled. (See "Bleeding Fuel System"...

  • Page 62: 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 63: Operating The Tractor On A Road

    3. Before descending a slope, shift to a gear low enough Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for further details. to control speed without using brakes. BTransport the Tractor Safely 1. The tractor, if damaged, must be carried on a truck.

  • Page 64: Pto

    PTO OPERATION A To avoid shock loads to the PTO, reduce engine speed when engaging the PTO, then open the throttle to the recommended speed: A To avoid damage of transmission, before shifting the To avoid personal injury: PTO gear shift lever, fully disengage the main clutch. A Disengage PTO, stop engine, and allow all rotating components to come to a complete stop...

  • Page 65: Stationary Pto

    BStationary PTO BLive PTO Operation To park the tractor and use the PTO system (for chipper [with Dual Clutch] or pump, for example), start the PTO system in the 1. Fully depressed the clutch pedal (1), and move the PTO gear shift lever to "ON" position and select the following steps.

  • Page 66: 3-Point Hitch & Drawbar

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

  • Page 67: 3-Point Hitch

    3-POINT HITCH & DRAWBAR 3-POINT HITCH 2. Attaching and detaching implements 1. Make preparations for attaching implement. To avoid personal injury: BSelecting the holes of Lower Links A Be sure to stop the engine. A Do not stand between tractor and implement There are 2 holes in the lower links.

  • Page 68: Check Chains

    3-POINT HITCH & DRAWBAR DRAWBAR BCheck Chains Adjust the turnbuckle to control horizontal sway of the implement. See "Hydraulic Control Unit Use Reference To avoid personal injury: Chart" in "AUXILIARY HYDRAULICS" in "HYDRAULIC A Never pull from the top link, the rear axle or any UNIT"...

  • Page 69: Hydraulic Unit

    A Fast lowering speed may cause damage or corrected, the unit will be damaged. Contact your injury. Lowering speed of implement should be KUBOTA Dealer for adjustment. adjusted to 2 or more seconds. The lowering speed of the 3-point hitch can be controlled 3-POINT HITCH CONTROL SYSTEM by adjusting the 3-point hitch lowering speed knob.

  • Page 70: Auxiliary Hydraulics

    HYDRAULIC UNIT AUXILIARY HYDRAULICS BHydraulic Block Type Outlet Hydraulic block type outlet is useful when adding hydraulically operated implement such as: front end loader, front blade, etc. When implement is attached 1. Remove the block cover. 2. Route the implement inlet, outlet, and return hoses as shown in the illustration.

  • Page 71: 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. Implement Remarks (1) Check chains...

  • Page 72: Tires, Wheels And Ballast

    A Do not use tires other than those approved by servicing or adjustment, securely support them KUBOTA. with stands or suitable blocking beforehand. A Never operate tractor with a loose rim, wheel, BInflation Pressure or axle.

  • Page 73: Rear Wheels

    TIRES, WHEELS AND BALLAST C 4WD Front Wheel BRear Wheels Rear tread width can be adjusted with the tires listed 25 x 27 x 7-16 below. Tire 8.5-14 8.5-15 Farm Turf To change the tread width 1. Remove the wheel rim and / or disk mounting bolts. 2.

  • Page 74: Ballast

    (43.8in.) (47.1in.) (50.8in.) weights or consult your local KUBOTA Dealer to use. To avoid personal injury: A Before jacking up the tractor, park it on a firm and level ground and chock the front wheels.

  • Page 75: Rear Ballast

    The rear wheel weights can be attached to the rear wheel. Tire sizes 11.2 - 24 15 - 19.5 See your implement operator's manual for required Slush free at -10 number of weights or consult your local KUBOTA Dealer Solid at -30 (-22 105 kg 140 kg to use.

  • Page 76: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SERVICE INTERVALS Indication on hour meter Ref. Items Interval page Engine start every Check system 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 77 MAINTENANCE Indication on hour meter Ref. Items Interval page every Check 200 Hr Oil separator hose every Replace 2 year every Engine oil Change 400 Hr every Engine oil filter Replace 400 Hr every Water separator Clean 400 Hr every Fuel filter Replace 400 Hr...
  • Page 78 *5 When the battery is used for less than 100 hours per year, check the battery condition by reading the indicator annually. A The items listed above (@ marked) are registered as emission related critical parts by KUBOTA in the U.S.EPA nonroad emission regulation.

  • Page 79: Lubricants, Fuel And Coolant

    Lift rod Tie rod end 4 [4WD only] Top link The product name of KUBOTA genuine UDT fluid may be different from that in the Operator’s Manual depending on countries or territories. Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for further details.
  • Page 80 A No.2-D is a distillate fuel of lower volatility for engines in industrial and heavy mobile service. (SAE J313 JUN87) C Transmission Oil: *KUBOTA Super UDT-2: For an enhanced ownership experience, we highly recommend Super UDT-2 to be used instead of standard hydraulic/transmission fluid.

  • Page 81: Periodic Service

    PERIODIC SERVICE PERIODIC SERVICE A To close the hood, push the hood into position using both hands. 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 82: Daily Check

    PERIODIC SERVICE DAILY CHECK A Do not permit dirt or trash to get into the fuel system. For your own safety and maximum service life of the A Be careful not to let the fuel tank become empty, machine, make a thorough daily inspection before otherwise air will enter the fuel system, necessitating operating the machine to start the engine.

  • Page 83: Checking Engine Oil Level

    PERIODIC SERVICE A At times a small amount of fuel, which is used to BChecking Engine Oil Level regenerate the DPF, may get mixed with the engine oil and the engine oil may increase in volume. To avoid personal injury: BChecking Transmission Fluid Level A Be sure to stop the engine before checking the oil level.

  • Page 84: Checking Coolant Level

    A Use clean, fresh soft water and anti-freeze to fill the radiator. To avoid personal injury: A If coolant should leak, consult your local KUBOTA A Do not remove radiator cap while coolant is Dealer. hot. When cool, slowly rotate cap to the first...

  • Page 85: Cleaning Grill And Radiator Screen

    PERIODIC SERVICE BChecking DPF Muffler BCleaning Grill and Radiator Screen To avoid personal injury: A Before checking or cleaning the DPF muffler, To avoid personal injury: stop the engine and wait long enough until it is A Be sure to stop the engine before removing the cooled down.

  • Page 86: Checking Brake Pedals And Clutch Pedal

    (discolored) connections. 4. Check instrument panel for correct operation of switches and gauges. Consult your KUBOTA Dealer regarding maintenance, diagnosis and repair. BChecking Movable Parts If any of the movable parts, such as levers and pedals, is not smoothly moved because of rust or sticky material, do not attempt to force it into motion.

  • Page 87: Every 50 Hours

    PERIODIC SERVICE EVERY 50 HOURS BLubricating Grease Fittings Apply a small amount of multipurpose grease to the following points every 50 hours: If you operated the machine in extremely wet and muddy conditions, lubricate grease fittings more often. (1) Grease fitting (Pedal shaft) (1) Grease fitting (Knuckle shaft)[RH, LH] When apply grease to forward front axle support, remove the breather plug and apply grease until grease overflows...

  • Page 88: Checking Engine Start System

    4. Disengage the PTO gear shift 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 gear shift lever.

  • Page 89: Checking Operator Presence Control

    A If the tractor does not pass the test, do not 6. The engine must not crank. operate the tractor. 7. If it cranks, consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for this service. C Preparation before testing. 1. Place all control levers in the "NEUTRAL" position.

  • Page 90: Checking Wheel Bolt Torque

    PERIODIC SERVICE EVERY 100 HOURS BChecking Wheel Bolt Torque BCleaning Air Cleaner Element [Single Element Type] 1. Remove the element. To avoid personal injury: 2. Clean the element: A Never operate tractor with a loose rim, wheel, (1) When dry dust adheres to the element, blow or axle.

  • Page 91: 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. 2. If hoses and clamps are found worn or damaged, To avoid personal injury: replace or repair them at once. A Be sure to stop the engine before checking belt tension.

  • Page 92: Adjusting Clutch Pedal

    3. Loosen the lock nut, tighten the adjust bolt by using 7 C Adjusting procedure [with single clutch] mm (0.28 in.) spanner until head of the bolt contacts [L3301 Manual Transmission Type], [HST Type] pressure plate slightly. 1. Stop the engine and remove the key.

  • Page 93: Adjusting Brake Pedal

    PERIODIC SERVICE BAdjusting Brake Pedal BChecking Battery Condition To avoid personal injury: To avoid the possibility of battery explosion: A Stop the engine and chock the wheels before refillable type battery, follow checking brake pedal. instructions below. A Do not use or charge the refillable type battery if the fluid level is below the LOWER (lower limit 15 to 20 mm (0.6 to 0.8 in.) on level) mark.
  • Page 94 PERIODIC SERVICE C Battery Charging To avoid 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 charging the battery.

  • Page 95: Every 200 Hours

    6. 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. (1) Transmission oil filter [HST Type] A Do not operate the tractor immediately after changing 2.

  • Page 96: Checking Radiator Hose And Clamp

    PERIODIC SERVICE 4. Check that there are no dangers such as burns. Get rid of the causes of overheating according to the manual, BChecking Radiator Hose and Clamp see "TROUBLESHOOTING" section, and then, start Check to see if radiator hoses are properly fixed every 200 again the engine.

  • Page 97: Checking Oil Separator Hose

    PERIODIC SERVICE BChecking Oil Separator Hose BAdjusting Toe-in 1. Check to see that all hoses and hose clamps are tight and not damaged. Proper toe-in 2 to 8 mm (0.08 to 0.31 in.) 2. If hoses and clamps are found worn or damaged, replace or repair them at once.

  • Page 98: Every 400 Hours

    PERIODIC SERVICE EVERY 400 HOURS C Adjusting procedure BChanging Engine Oil 1. Loosen the lock nut and turn the turnbuckle to adjust the rod length until the proper toe-in measurement is obtained. 2. Retighten the lock nuts. To avoid personal injury: A Be sure to stop the engine before changing the oil.

  • Page 99: Replacing Engine Oil Filter

    Then, replenish the engine oil up to the prescribed level. (1) Engine oil filter A To prevent serious damage to the engine, use only a KUBOTA genuine filter.

  • Page 100: Changing Transmission Fluid / Replacing Hydraulic Oil Filter

    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.) 8.

  • Page 101: Changing Front Axle Case Oil

    (2) Filling plug (1) Oil inlet 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. Run the engine at medium speed for a few minutes to...

  • Page 102: Replacing Fuel Filter

    PERIODIC SERVICE 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.

  • Page 103: Lubricating Grease Fitting [2Wd Model]

    BLubricating Grease Fitting [2WD Model] BCleaning Fuel Injector Nozzle Tip Detach the cover, and apply bearing grease. Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for this service. BReplacing Oil Separator Element To avoid personal injury: A Be sure to stop the engine before replacing the oil separator element.

  • Page 104: Every 3000 Hours

    EVERY 2 YEARS BChecking Supply Pump BFlushing Cooling System and Changing Coolant Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for this service. BChecking and Cleaning EGR System To avoid personal injury: Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for this service. A Do not remove radiator cap while coolant is hot.

  • Page 105: Anti-Freeze

    7. Kubota's genuine long-life coolant has a service life of A When antifreeze comes in contact with the skin 2 years. Be sure to change the coolant every 2 years.

  • Page 106: Replacing Radiator Hose (Water Pipes)

    4. After the tractor has not been used for a long period of BReplacing Power Steering Hose time. [Manual Transmission Type] 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. BReplacing Fuel Hose Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for this service.

  • Page 107: Draining Clutch Housing Water

    Refer "TROUBLESHOOTING" section of this manual or your local KUBOTA Dealer for specific information dealing with electrical problems. (1) Split pin plug...

  • Page 108: Replacing Slow-Blow Fuses

    If any of them has blown out, be sure to pinpoint attach the bulb. the cause. Never use any substitute, use only a KUBOTA 2. Align (C) of the socket with (D) of the lamp case and attach the socket.

  • Page 109: 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 110: 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 111: Power Train Trouble Shooting

    If an error code appears, immediately contact your local KUBOTA Dealer for repairs. (1) Master system warning indicator...

  • Page 112: Options

    OPTIONS OPTIONS Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for further details. A Engine Block Heater For extremely cold weather starting A Front end weights For front ballast A Front bumper A Rear Wheel Weights For rear ballast A Cruise Control A Sunshade...

  • Page 113: Appendices

    APPENDICES APPENDICES INDEX Flushing Cooling System and Coolant .... 84 Foldable ROPS..........28 3-point Hitch Lowering Speed ......49 Foot Throttle ............ 34 Air Cleaner Element .........84 Front Axle Case Oil ......... 81 Air Cleaner Element [Single Element Type] ..70 Front Axle Pivot ..........83 Anti-Freeze............85 Front Ballast ............
  • Page 114 APPENDICES Oil Cooler Line..........76 Transmission Oil Filter [HST Type]....75 Oil Cooler Line..........86 Transport the Tractor Safely ......43 Oil Separator Element ........83 Walk Around Inspection........62 Oil Separator Hose...........77 Warm-Up Transmission Oil Separator Hose...........86 Temperature Range........24 Operating on Slopes and Rough Terrain..43 Water Separator ..........
  • Page 115 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 remarkable extent.

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