Kubota L4600 User manual

L4600MODEL
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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English (Oceania)
Code No. TC437-5971-1
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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. Nineteen plants and 16,000 employees produce over 1,000
different items, large and small.
All these products and all the services which accompany them,
however, are unified by one central commitment. KUBOTA makes
products which, taken on a national scale, are basic necessities.
Products which are indispensable. Products which are intended to
help individuals and nations fulfill the potential inherent in their
environment. KUBOTA is the Basic Necessities Giant.
This potential includes water supply, food from the soil and from
the sea, industrial development, architecture and construction, and
transportation.
Thousands of people depend on KUBOTA's know-how,
technology, experience and customer service. You too can depend
on KUBOTA.
L4600
AQ. F. 1-1. -. K

Thank you very much for choosing the L series tractor.
This operator's manual covers the operation, inspection and preventive
maintenance instructions that is specific to the oceania models. For other
information and instructions, refer to the separately issued operator's manual for
the sister model. (L series tractor)
Please read both manuals carefully, to operate the machine properly and safely.
Proper daily inspection, servicing and lubrication keeps your machine in good
condition.
This symbol, the industry's "Safety Alert Symbol", is used throughout this
manual and on labels on the machine itself to warn of the possibility of personal
injury. Read these instructions carefully. It is essential that you read the
instructions and safety regulations before you attempt to assemble or use this
unit.
DANGER : Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING : Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION : Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
IMPORTANT : Indicates that equipment or property damage could result if
instructions are not followed.
NOTE : Gives helpful information.
FOREWORD
SAFETY FIRST

CONTENTS
SAFE OPERATION ................................................................................................. 1
SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................................................... 1
SPECIFICATION TABLE ......................................................................................... 1
TRAVELING SPEEDS ............................................................................................. 3
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS................................................................... 4
OPERATING THE TRACTOR ..................................................................................... 5
STARTING ............................................................................................................... 5
Head Light Switch.............................................................................................................5
Turn Signal / Hazard Light Switch ....................................................................................5
Horn Button....................................................................................................................... 5
Tractor Lights.................................................................................................................... 6
Electrical Outlet.................................................................................................................6
THREE-POINT HITCH & DRAWBAR.......................................................................... 7
DRAWBAR............................................................................................................... 7
Adjusting Drawbar Length ................................................................................................ 7
PERIODIC SERVICE................................................................................................... 8
SERVICE AS REQUIRED........................................................................................ 8
Replacing Fuse.................................................................................................................8
Replacing Light Bulb......................................................................................................... 8

1SAFE OPERATION
SAFE OPERATION
1. Keep danger, warning and caution labels clean and free from obstructing material.
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.
5. Mount new danger, warning and caution labels by applying on a clean dry surface and pressing any bubbles to outside
edge.
1. DANGER, WARNING AND CAUTION LABEL(S)
2. CARE OF DANGER, WARNING AND CAUTION LABEL(S)

1SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATION TABLE
Model
L4600
Manual Transmission HST
4WD
Engine
Model V2203-M-E3-LB3
Type Indirect injection, Vertical, Water-Cooled 4 cycle diesel
Number of cylinders 4
Total displacement L 2.197
Bore and stroke mm 87 x 92.4
Rated revolution rpm 2600
Low idling revolution rpm 900 - 1000
Net power* kW (HP) / rpm 32.7 / 2600
PTO power*
(factory observed) kW (HP) / rpm 28.6 / 2600 27.4 / 2600
Maximum torque : Gross N-m 143.2
Battery capacity 12V, RC : 133min, CCA : 582A
Capacities
Fuel tank L 48
Engine crankcase (with filter) L 7.6
Engine coolant L 6.5
Transmission case L 40
Dimensions
Overall length (without 3p) mm 3120
Overall width (min. tread) mm 1585
Overall height (with ROPS) mm 2330
Wheel base mm 1845
Min. ground clearance mm 385
Tread
Front mm 1155
Rear mm 1180, 1200, 1300, 1450, 1545
Weight (with ROPS) kg 1445 1450
Traveling
system
Standard
tire size
Front 8.3 - 16
Rear 14.9 - 24
Clutch Dry type single stage
Steering Hydrostatic power steering
Transmission Gear shift, 8 forward and 8 reverse Hydrostatic transmission
3 range speed
Braking system Mechanical, Wet disk type
Min. turning radius (with brake) m 2.6

2 SPECIFICATIONS
NOTE: *Manufacturer's estimate The company reserves the right to change the specifications without notice.
Model
L4600
Manual Transmission HST
4WD
Hydraulic
unit
Hydraulic control system Position control
Pump capacity L / min 29.4
Three point hitch Category 1
Max. lift
force
At lift points kg 1300
24 in. behind lift
points kg 1053
System pressure MPa
(kgf / cm ) 17.7 (180)
PTO
Rear PTO SAE 1-3/8, 6-splines
PTO / Engine speed rpm 540 / 2475 540 / 2640

3SPECIFICATIONS
TRAVELING SPEEDS
[Manual Transmission Type] (At rated engine rpm)
Model L4600
Tire size (Rear) 14.9-24
Range gear
shift lever
Main gear
shift lever km/h
Low
1 2.2
2 2.8
3 4.6
4 6.7
High
1 8.0
2 10.0
3 16.3
4 24.0
Low
1 2.1
2 2.7
3 4.4
4 6.4
High
1 7.7
2 9.6
3 15.6
4 23.0
The company reserves the right to change the specifications without notice
[HST Type] (At rated engine rpm)
Model L4600
Tire size (Rear) 14.9-24
Range shift lever km/h
L 5.9
M 12.2
H 25.4
L 5.3
M 11.0
H 22.9
The company reserves the right to change the specifications without notice

4 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS
BInstrument Panel, Switches and Hand Controls
ILLUSTRATED CONTENTS
(1) Electrical charge lamp.......................... -
(2) Engine oil pressure lamp...................... -
(3) Glow plug indicator.............................. -
(4) Fuel gauge........................................... -
(5) Horn button.......................................... 5
(6) Turn signal switch................................
(7) Head light switch..................................
(8) Hazard light switch...............................
(9) Turn signal / Hazard light indicator.......
(10) Coolant temperature gauge................. -
(11) Hourmeter / Tachometer...................... -
(12) Key switch............................................ -

5OPERATING THE TRACTOR
OPERATING THE TRACTOR
STARTING
BHead Light Switch
Turn the light switch clockwise, and the following lights are
activated on the switch position.
BTurn Signal / Hazard Light Switch
CTurn Signal Light Switch
To indicate a right turn, turn the turn signal light switch
clockwise. To indicate a left turn, turn the turn signal light
switch counter-clockwise. The corresponding right and
left turn signal lights and indicator on the instrument panel
will flash. Turn signal is active when key switch is in the
"ON" position.
ABe sure to return switch to center position after turning.
CHazard Light Switch
When hazard light switch is pushed, the hazard lights
flash along with the indicator on the instrument panel.
Press the hazard light switch again to turn off the light.
BHorn Button
The horn will sound when the key switch is in the "ON"
position and the horn button pressed.
(1) Head light switch
Light name
Switch Position
Head light (Low beam) OFF ON ---
Head light (High beam) OFF --- ON
Tail light OFF ON ON
(1) Turn signal light switch
(2) Hazard light switch
(3) Hazard / Turn signal indicator
(1) Horn button (A) "PUSH"