Kubota M96SDTM User manual

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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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The first part of this manual covers the features of the common M series tractor.
The second part covers the special features of the M96SDTM tractor.
Please read both parts before operation.
PRINTED IN JAPAN © KUBOTA Corporation 2010
English (U.S.A.)
Code No. 3N470-9971-2

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, until today, 19 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
intended to help individuals and nations fulfill the potential
inherent in their environment. For 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.
M96SDTM (U.S.A.)
AQ . L . 6 - 6 . 0 . AK
2WD
4WD
API
ASABE
ASTM
DIN
DT
fpm
GST
Hi-Lo
HST
m/s
PTO
RH/LH
ROPS
rpm
r/s
SAE
SMV
Two Wheel Drive
Four Wheel Drive
American Petroleum Institute
American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, USA
American Society for Testing and Materials, USA
Deutsches Institut für Normung, GERMANY
Dual Traction [4WD]
Feet Per Minute
Glide Shift Transmission
High Speed-Low Speed
Hydrostatic Transmission
Meters Per Second
Power Take Off
Right-hand and left-hand sides are determined by facing
in the direction of forward travel
Roll-Over Protective Structures
Revolutions Per Minute
Revolutions Per Second
Society of Automotive Engineers, USA
Slow Moving Vehicle
IMPORTANT
Abbreviations Definitions
ABBREVIATION LIST
The engine in this machine is not equipped by the manufacturer
with a standard spark arrester.
It is a violation of California Public Resource Code Section 4442 to
use or operate this engine on or near any forest-covered, brush-
covered land, or grass- covered land unless the exhaust system is
equipped with a working spark arrester meeting state laws. Other
states or federal areas may have similar laws.
California Proposition 65
WARNING
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,
certain vehicle components and fluids,
contain or emit chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.

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
Engine Warning
Diesel Fuel
Fuel-Level
Engine-Rotational Speed
Hourmeter/Elapsed Operating Hours
Engine Coolant-Temperature
Diesel Preheat/Glow Plugs(Low Temperature
Start Aid)
Parking Brake/Brake Oil
Engine Oil-Pressure
Turn Signal
Electrical Power-accessories
Engine-Run
Engine-Start
Engine-Stop
Power Take-Off Clutch Control-Off (Disengaged) Position
Power Take-Off Clutch Control-On (Engaged) Position
Differential Lock
Position Control-Raised Position
Position Control-Lowered Position
Draft Control-Shallow Position
Draft Control-Deep Position
3-Point Lowering Speed Control
Remote Cylinder-Retract
Remote Cylinder-Extend
Hazard Warning Lights
Headlight-Low Beam
Headlight-High Beam
Four-Wheel Drive-On
Four-Wheel Drive-Off
Front-Wheel Drive-On
Fast
Slow
Creep
Windshield Wiper
Windshield Wiper Intermittent
Windshield Washer
Lock
Rear Window Defroster
Steering Wheel-Tilt Control
Side Window Defroster
Empty
Full
PTO 540 rpm
PTO 1000 rpm
Battery Charging Condition

FOREWORD
3
SAFETY FIRST
IMPORTANT :
NOTE :
3DANGER :
3WARNING :
3CAUTION :
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates that equipment or property damage could result if
instructions are not followed.
Gives helpful information.
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. It will help you
become familiar with the operation of the tractor and contains many helpful hints
about tractor maintenance. It is KUBOTA's policy to utilize as quickly as possible
every advance in our research. The immediate use of new techniques in the
manufacture of products may cause some small parts of this manual to be
outdated. KUBOTA distributors and dealers will have the most up-to-date
information. Please do not hesitate to consult with them.
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.

CONTENTS
SAFE OPERATION ............................................................................................ -1
SERVICING OF TRACTOR......................................................................................... 1
SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................................................... 2
SPECIFICATION TABLE ......................................................................................... 2
TRAVELING SPEEDS ............................................................................................. 4
IMPLEMENT LIMITATIONS ........................................................................................ 6
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS................................................................... 8
PRE-OPERATION CHECK ....................................................................................... 11
DAILY CHECK ....................................................................................................... 11
OPERATING THE ENGINE....................................................................................... 12
STARTING THE ENGINE ...................................................................................... 12
COLD WEATHER STARTING ............................................................................... 15
Block Heater (if equipped) ..............................................................................................15
STOPPING THE ENGINE...................................................................................... 15
WARMING UP ....................................................................................................... 15
Warm-up and Transmission Oil at Low Temperature Range ......................................... 15
JUMP STARTING .................................................................................................. 16
OPERATING THE TRACTOR ................................................................................... 17
OPERATING NEW TRACTOR .............................................................................. 17
Do not Operate the Tractor at Full Speed for the First 50 Hours....................................17
Changing Lubricating Oil for New Tractors..................................................................... 17
BOARDING AND LEAVING THE TRACTOR ........................................................ 17
OPERATING FOLDABLE ROPS ........................................................................... 17
To Fold the ROPS .......................................................................................................... 17
To Raise the ROPS to Upright Position..........................................................................18
Adjustment of Foldable ROPS........................................................................................19
STARTING ............................................................................................................. 19
Operator's Seat............................................................................................................... 19
Seat Belt ......................................................................................................................... 20
Tilt Steering Adjustment..................................................................................................20
Light Switch ....................................................................................................................21
Turn Signal / Hazard Light Switch ..................................................................................21
Front Work Light Switch..................................................................................................22
Brake Pedals (Right and Left).........................................................................................22
Clutch Pedal ...................................................................................................................23
Main Gear Shift Lever.....................................................................................................24
Range Gear Shift Lever.................................................................................................. 25
Hydraulic-Shuttle Shift Lever .......................................................................................... 25
Dual Speed Shift Switch .................................................................................................25
Creep Lever (if equipped)............................................................................................... 26
Front Wheel Drive Lever.................................................................................................27
Hand Throttle Lever ........................................................................................................ 28
Foot Throttle ...................................................................................................................28

CONTENTS
Parking Brake Lever ....................................................................................................... 28
STOPPING............................................................................................................. 29
Stopping.......................................................................................................................... 29
CHECK DURING DRIVING ................................................................................... 29
Immediately Stop the Engine if:......................................................................................29
Easy Checker(TM).......................................................................................................... 29
Fuel Gauge.....................................................................................................................30
Coolant Temperature Gauge .......................................................................................... 30
Tachometer.....................................................................................................................30
PTO RPM / TRAVEL SPEED MONITOR............................................................... 31
Changing Display Mode..................................................................................................31
PTO Speed Display Mode Switching.............................................................................. 33
Entering the Travel Speed Coefficient............................................................................34
PARKING ............................................................................................................... 35
Parking............................................................................................................................ 35
OPERATING TECHNIQUES ................................................................................. 35
Differential Lock..............................................................................................................35
Operating the Tractor on a Road....................................................................................36
Operating on Slopes and Rough Terrain ........................................................................ 37
Transport the Tractor Safely........................................................................................... 37
Directions for Use of Power Steering.............................................................................. 37
Trailer Electrical Outlet ................................................................................................... 37
Electrical Outlet...............................................................................................................38
PTO ........................................................................................................................... 39
PTO OPERATION.................................................................................................. 39
PTO Clutch Control Lever............................................................................................... 39
1000 rpm PTO Shaft.......................................................................................................40
LCD Monitor Message .................................................................................................... 40
PTO Shaft Cover and Shaft Cap ....................................................................................41
THREE-POINT HITCH & DRAWBAR........................................................................ 42
3-POINT HITCH ..................................................................................................... 43
Selecting the holes of Lower Links ................................................................................. 43
Adjusting Lateral Float .................................................................................................... 43
Selecting the Top Link Mounting Holes ..........................................................................43
Draft Stopper ..................................................................................................................43
Drawbar .......................................................................................................................... 44
Lifting Rod (Left) .............................................................................................................44
Lifting Rod (Right)........................................................................................................... 44
Top Link.......................................................................................................................... 44
Telescopic Stabilizers ..................................................................................................... 45
Telescopic Lower Links .................................................................................................. 45
DRAWBAR............................................................................................................. 45
Adjusting Drawbar Length .............................................................................................. 45
Swing Drawbar ............................................................................................................... 46
HYDRAULIC UNIT..................................................................................................... 47
3-POINT HITCH CONTROL SYSTEM................................................................... 47
Draft Stopper ..................................................................................................................47
Position Control .............................................................................................................. 47
Draft Control ...................................................................................................................48
Mixed Control..................................................................................................................48

CONTENTS
Float Control ...................................................................................................................48
3-point Hitch Lowering Speed......................................................................................... 48
REMOTE HYDRAULIC CONTROL SYSTEM........................................................ 49
Remote Control Valve..................................................................................................... 49
Remote Control Valve Lever...........................................................................................49
Remote Control Valve Coupler Connecting and Disconnecting ..................................... 50
Flow Control Valve (option) ............................................................................................50
Adjusting the flow rate ....................................................................................................50
Positions and advantages of the flow control valve ........................................................ 51
Hydraulic Control Unit Use Reference Chart.................................................................. 52
TIRES, WHEELS AND BALLAST.............................................................................. 53
TIRES..................................................................................................................... 53
Inflation Pressure............................................................................................................ 53
WHEEL ADJUSTMENT ......................................................................................... 53
Front Wheels (with two wheel drive)............................................................................... 53
Front Wheels (with four wheel drive) .............................................................................. 54
Adjusting Front Wheel Turning Stopper Bolt ..................................................................55
Rear Wheels ................................................................................................................... 56
BALLAST ............................................................................................................... 57
Front Ballast.................................................................................................................... 57
Rear Ballast ....................................................................................................................58
MAINTENANCE......................................................................................................... 59
SERVICE INTERVALS .......................................................................................... 59
LUBRICANTS ........................................................................................................ 62
PERIODIC SERVICE................................................................................................. 64
HOW TO OPEN THE HOOD ................................................................................. 64
Hood ............................................................................................................................... 64
DAILY CHECK ....................................................................................................... 65
Walk Around Inspection.................................................................................................. 65
Checking and Refueling.................................................................................................. 65
Checking Water Separator .............................................................................................66
Checking Engine Oil Level.............................................................................................. 66
Checking Transmission Fluid Level................................................................................ 67
Checking Coolant Level.................................................................................................. 67
Checking Brake Oil Level ...............................................................................................68
Cleaning Evacuator Valve ..............................................................................................68
Cleaning Grill, Radiator Screen, Intercooler and Oil Cooler ...........................................69
Checking Brake Pedal .................................................................................................... 70
Checking Parking Brake ................................................................................................. 70
Checking Gauges, Meter and Easy Checker(TM) ..........................................................70
Checking Head Light, Hazard Light etc. .........................................................................70
Checking Seat Belt and ROPS ....................................................................................... 70
EVERY 50 HOURS ................................................................................................ 71
Checking Engine Start System ....................................................................................... 71
Checking Wheel Bolt Torque..........................................................................................72
EVERY 100 HOURS .............................................................................................. 72
Lubricating Grease Fittings............................................................................................. 72
Checking Battery Condition ............................................................................................73
Cleaning Air Cleaner Primary Element ........................................................................... 75
Adjusting Fan Belt Tension............................................................................................. 76

CONTENTS
Adjusting Brake Pedal .................................................................................................... 76
Checking Fuel Line.........................................................................................................77
Adjusting Parking Brake Lever .......................................................................................78
EVERY 200 HOURS .............................................................................................. 78
Replacing Hydraulic Oil Filter ......................................................................................... 78
Checking Radiator Hose and Clamp .............................................................................. 79
Checking Oil Cooler Line ................................................................................................ 79
Checking Intake Air Line................................................................................................. 80
Checking Power Steering Line ....................................................................................... 80
Adjusting Toe-in.............................................................................................................. 80
Draining Fuel Tank Water...............................................................................................81
EVERY 300 HOURS .............................................................................................. 82
Changing Engine Oil....................................................................................................... 82
EVERY 400 HOURS .............................................................................................. 82
Replacing Fuel Filter....................................................................................................... 82
Cleaning Water Separator ..............................................................................................83
Lubricating Grease Fitting [2WD Model]......................................................................... 84
EVERY 600 HOURS .............................................................................................. 84
Replacing Engine Oil Filter ............................................................................................. 84
Changing Transmission Fluid ......................................................................................... 84
Changing Front Differential Case Oil.............................................................................. 85
Changing Front Axle Gear Case Oil ...............................................................................85
Adjusting Front Axle Pivot...............................................................................................85
Adjusting King-pin Pivot.................................................................................................. 86
Changing Brake Oil.........................................................................................................86
EVERY 800 HOURS .............................................................................................. 86
Adjusting Engine Valve Clearance .................................................................................86
EVERY 1500 HOURS ............................................................................................ 86
Checking Fuel Injection Nozzle (Injection Pressure) ...................................................... 86
Checking Fuel Injection Nozzle (Active Test) .................................................................86
EVERY 3000 HOURS ............................................................................................ 86
Checking Turbocharger .................................................................................................. 86
Checking Injection Pump................................................................................................ 86
Checking Supply Pump .................................................................................................. 86
Checking Fuel Injection Timer ........................................................................................ 86
Checking Intake Air Heater.............................................................................................86
EVERY 1 YEAR ..................................................................................................... 86
Replacing Air Cleaner Primary Element and Secondary Element..................................86
EVERY 2 YEARS................................................................................................... 87
Flushing Cooling System and Changing Coolant ........................................................... 87
Anti-Freeze .....................................................................................................................88
Replacing Radiator Hose (Water pipes) ......................................................................... 89
Replacing Power Steering Hose..................................................................................... 89
Replacing Fuel Hose ...................................................................................................... 89
Replacing Oil Cooler Line............................................................................................... 89
Replacing Intake Air Line................................................................................................ 89
Replacing Parking Brake Cable...................................................................................... 89
Replacing Brake Hose .................................................................................................... 89
Replacing Master Cylinder Kit ........................................................................................89
Replacing Equalizer Kit................................................................................................... 89
Replacing Brake Seal 1 and 2 ........................................................................................89
SERVICE AS REQUIRED...................................................................................... 89

CONTENTS
Bleeding Fuel System.....................................................................................................89
Bleeding Fuel System.....................................................................................................90
Bleeding Brake System ..................................................................................................91
Draining Clutch Housing Water ......................................................................................91
Replacing Fuse............................................................................................................... 91
Replacing Light Bulb....................................................................................................... 92
Replacing Head Lamp .................................................................................................... 92
STORAGE ................................................................................................................. 93
TRACTOR STORAGE ........................................................................................... 93
REMOVING THE TRACTOR FROM STORAGE................................................... 93
TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................................... 94
ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................ 94
OPTIONS................................................................................................................... 96
APPENDICES............................................................................................................ 97
INDEX .................................................................................................................... 97