Kubota L3240 User manual

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TRACTOR
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
MODELS L3240áL3540áL3940
L4240áL4740áL5040
L5240áL5740
English (Australia)
Code No. TD170-1974-2

ABBREVIATION LIST
Abbreviations
2WD
4WD
API
ASAE
ASTM
DIN
DT
fpm
GST
Hi-Lo
HST
m/s
PTO
RH/LH
ROPS
rpm
r/s
SAE
SMV
Definitions
Two Wheel Drive
Four Wheel Drive
American Petroleum Institute
American Society of Agricultural Engineers, USA
American Society for Testing and Materials, USA
Deutsches Institut für Normung, GERMANY
Dual Traction z4WDx
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

ABBREVIATION LIST
Abbreviations
2WD
4WD
API
ASAE
ASTM
DIN
DT
fpm
GST
Hi-Lo
HST
m/s
PTO
RH/LH
ROPS
rpm
r/s
SAE
SMV
Definitions
Two Wheel Drive
Four Wheel Drive
American Petroleum Institute
American Society of Agricultural Engineers, USA
American Society for Testing and Materials, USA
Deutsches Institut für Normung, GERMANY
Dual Traction z4WDx
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

3Safety Alert Symbol
RDiesel Fuel
TFuel-Level
bEngine-Rotational Speed
hHourmeter/Elapsed Operating Hours
zEngine Coolant-Temperature
Diesel Preheat/Glow Plugs(Low Temperature
Start Aid)
pParking Brake
xEngine Intake/Combustion Air-Filter
gBattery Charging Condition
lEngine Oil-Pressure
eTurn Signal
cEngine-Stop
vEngine-Run
Starter Control
oEngine Shut-Off Control
iPower Take-Off Clutch Control-Off Position
uPower Take-Off Clutch Control-On Position
yDifferential Lock
rPosition Control-Raised Position
tPosition Control-Lowered Position
GDraft Control-Shallow Position
CDraft Control-Deep Position
H3-Point Lowering Speed Control
MRemote Cylinder-Retract
LRemote Cylinder-Extend
NSteering Wheel-Tilt Control
0Hazard Warning Lights
qMaster Lighting Switch
8Position Lamps
wHeadlight-Low Beam
9Headlight-High Beam
5Audible Warning Device
Four-Wheel Drive-On
FFour-Wheel Drive-Off
jFast
kSlow
BCreep
Read Operator’s Manual
JTractor-Forward Movement-Overhead View of
Machine
KTractor-Rearward Movement-Overhead View
of Machine
sEngine Speed Control
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.

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. If your tractor is provided with CAB, also read the CAB operator’s
manual, which is a separate manual. 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.
3 SAFETY FIRST
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.
3DANGER : Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
3WARNING : Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
3CAUTION : 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.

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.
L3240/L3540/L3940/L4240
L4740/L5040/L5240/L5740
AL . K . 6 - 6 . 20 . AK

CONTENTS
SAFE OPERATION ............................................................................................ -1
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 ...................................................................................... 12
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS................................................................. 14
PRE-OPERATION CHECK ....................................................................................... 18
DAILY CHECK ....................................................................................................... 18
OPERATING THE ENGINE....................................................................................... 19
STARTING THE ENGINE ...................................................................................... 19
Check Easy Checker(TM) Lamps................................................................................... 23
IntelliPanel(TM) Message ............................................................................................... 23
COLD WEATHER STARTING ............................................................................... 24
Block Heater (if equipped) .............................................................................................. 24
STOPPING THE ENGINE...................................................................................... 25
WARMING UP ....................................................................................................... 25
Warm-Up Transmission Oil in the Low Temperature Range.......................................... 25
JUMP STARTING .................................................................................................. 26
OPERATING THE TRACTOR ................................................................................... 27
OPERATING NEW TRACTOR .............................................................................. 27
Do not Operate the Tractor at Full Speed for the First 50 Hours....................................27
Changing Lubricating Oil for New Tractors.....................................................................27
OPERATING FOLDABLE ROPS (if equipped) ...................................................... 27
To Fold the ROPS ..........................................................................................................27
To Raise the ROPS to Upright Position.......................................................................... 28
Adjustment of Foldable ROPS........................................................................................29
STARTING ............................................................................................................. 29
Operator's Seat............................................................................................................... 29
Glove Box .......................................................................................................................30
Seat Belt ......................................................................................................................... 30
Tilt Steering Adjustment..................................................................................................30
Light Switch ....................................................................................................................31
Turn Signal / Hazard Light Switch ..................................................................................31
Tractor Lights..................................................................................................................32
Brake Pedals (Right and Left)......................................................................................... 33
Clutch Pedal ...................................................................................................................34
HST Response Control Dial............................................................................................36

CONTENTS
H-DS (Hydro Dual Speed) Lever .................................................................................... 36
HST Mode Select Switch................................................................................................ 37
Range Gear Shift Lever (L-M-H).....................................................................................38
Front Wheel Drive Lever.................................................................................................39
Hand Throttle Lever........................................................................................................ 39
Parking Brake Lever .......................................................................................................39
Speed Control Pedal.......................................................................................................40
Cruise Control Lever.......................................................................................................40
ATA (Auto Throttle Advance) Lever................................................................................ 41
Shuttle Shift Lever .......................................................................................................... 42
Main Gear Shift Lever.....................................................................................................43
Creep Gear Shift Lever (if equipped).............................................................................. 44
Front Wheel Drive Lever.................................................................................................45
Hand Throttle Lever........................................................................................................ 45
Foot Throttle ...................................................................................................................45
Parking Brake Lever .......................................................................................................46
Main Gear Shift Lever.....................................................................................................47
Range Gear Shift Lever (Hi-Lo)......................................................................................47
Synchro-Shuttle Shift Lever............................................................................................47
Creep Gear Shift Lever (if equipped).............................................................................. 48
Front Wheel Drive Lever.................................................................................................49
Hand Throttle Lever........................................................................................................ 49
Foot Throttle ...................................................................................................................49
Parking Brake Lever .......................................................................................................49
STOPPING............................................................................................................. 50
Stopping.......................................................................................................................... 50
INTELLIPANEL (TM).............................................................................................. 50
Changing Display Mode.................................................................................................. 50
CHECK DURING DRIVING ................................................................................... 52
IntelliPanel(TM) Message ............................................................................................... 52
Immediately Stop the Engine if:...................................................................................... 52
Easy Checker(TM).......................................................................................................... 52
Fuel Gauge.....................................................................................................................53
Coolant Temperature Gauge .......................................................................................... 53
Tachometer.....................................................................................................................53
PARKING............................................................................................................... 54
Parking............................................................................................................................ 54
OPERATING TECHNIQUES ................................................................................. 55
Differential Lock..............................................................................................................55
Operating the Tractor on a Road.................................................................................... 55
Operating on Slopes and Rough Terrain........................................................................56
Directions for Use of Power Steering..............................................................................56
PTO ........................................................................................................................... 57
PTO OPERATION.................................................................................................. 57
PTO Clutch Control Lever...............................................................................................57
Mid-PTO (if equipped) ....................................................................................................58
Stationary PTO ............................................................................................................... 59
IntelliPanel (TM) Message..............................................................................................59
PTO Shaft Cover and Shaft Cap ....................................................................................60
THREE-POINT HITCH & DRAWBAR........................................................................ 61
3-POINT HITCH ..................................................................................................... 62

CONTENTS
Category 1 & 2................................................................................................................62
Category 1 ......................................................................................................................62
Selecting the top link mounting holes ............................................................................. 62
Drawbar .......................................................................................................................... 62
Lifting Rod (Right)........................................................................................................... 63
Top Link.......................................................................................................................... 63
Telescopic Stabilizers ..................................................................................................... 63
Telescopic Lower Links ..................................................................................................63
DRAWBAR............................................................................................................. 64
Adjusting Drawbar Length .............................................................................................. 64
Swing Drawbar ............................................................................................................... 64
HYDRAULIC UNIT..................................................................................................... 65
3-POINT HITCH CONTROL SYSTEM................................................................... 65
Position Control .............................................................................................................. 65
Draft Control (if equipped) .............................................................................................. 65
Mixed Control..................................................................................................................66
Float Control ...................................................................................................................66
3-point Hitch Lowering Speed.........................................................................................66
DUAL REMOTE HYDRAULIC CONTROL SYSTEM ............................................. 67
Control Lever and Hydraulic Hose Connections.............................................................67
Loader / Remote Control Valve Lever ............................................................................68
Valve Lock ......................................................................................................................68
REMOTE HYDRAULIC CONTROL SYSTEM (if equipped)................................... 69
Remote Control Valve Coupler Connecting and Disconnecting .....................................69
Remote Control Valve Lever...........................................................................................69
Remote Control Valve..................................................................................................... 69
Hydraulic Control Unit Use Reference Chart..................................................................70
TIRES, WHEELS AND BALLAST.............................................................................. 71
TIRES..................................................................................................................... 71
Inflation Pressure............................................................................................................ 71
Dual Tires ....................................................................................................................... 71
WHEEL ADJUSTMENT ......................................................................................... 72
Front Wheels (with two wheel drive)...............................................................................72
Front Wheels (with four wheel drive) ..............................................................................73
Rear Wheels ................................................................................................................... 75
BALLAST ............................................................................................................... 76
Front Ballast.................................................................................................................... 76
Rear Ballast ....................................................................................................................77
Liquid Ballast in Rear Tires.............................................................................................77
MAINTENANCE......................................................................................................... 78
SERVICE INTERVALS .......................................................................................... 78
LUBRICANTS ........................................................................................................ 80
PERIODIC SERVICE................................................................................................. 82
HOW TO OPEN THE HOOD ................................................................................. 82
Hood ............................................................................................................................... 82
Side Cover......................................................................................................................82
Front Cover.....................................................................................................................83
Floor Sheet .....................................................................................................................83
DAILY CHECK ....................................................................................................... 83

CONTENTS
Walk Around Inspection.................................................................................................. 83
Checking and Refueling.................................................................................................. 83
Checking Engine Oil Level.............................................................................................. 84
Checking Transmission Fluid Level................................................................................85
Checking Coolant Level.................................................................................................. 85
Cleaning Grill, Radiator Screen and Oil Cooler ..............................................................86
Checking Dust Indicator.................................................................................................. 86
Checking Brake Pedals and Clutch Pedal......................................................................86
Checking Gauges, Meter and Easy Checker(TM) ..........................................................86
Checking Head Light, Hazard Light etc. .........................................................................86
Checking Seat Belt and ROPS.......................................................................................87
EVERY 50 HOURS ................................................................................................ 87
Lubricating Grease Fittings.............................................................................................87
Oiling............................................................................................................................... 88
Checking Engine Start System....................................................................................... 88
Checking Wheel Bolt Torque..........................................................................................89
EVERY 100 HOURS .............................................................................................. 90
Cleaning Air Cleaner Primary Element ........................................................................... 90
Cleaning Fuel Filter.........................................................................................................90
Adjusting Fan Belt Tension.............................................................................................91
Checking Fuel Line.........................................................................................................91
Adjusting Clutch Pedal.................................................................................................... 92
Adjusting Brake Pedal .................................................................................................... 92
Checking Battery Condition ............................................................................................93
EVERY 200 HOURS .............................................................................................. 94
Replacing Engine Oil Filter ............................................................................................. 94
Changing Engine Oil.......................................................................................................95
Replacing Transmission Oil Filter [HST Type]................................................................96
Checking Radiator Hose and Clamp ..............................................................................97
Checking HST Oil Line [HST Type] / Checking Power Steering Line.............................97
Checking Intake Air Line.................................................................................................98
Adjusting Toe-in.............................................................................................................. 98
EVERY 400 HOURS .............................................................................................. 99
Changing Transmission Fluid / Replacing Hydraulic Oil Filter........................................ 99
Replacing Fuel Filter Element.......................................................................................100
Changing Front Axle Case Oil ......................................................................................100
Lubricating Grease Fitting [2WD]..................................................................................100
EVERY 600 HOURS ............................................................................................ 101
Adjusting Front Axle Pivot............................................................................................. 101
EVERY 800 HOURS ............................................................................................ 101
Adjusting Engine Valve Clearance ...............................................................................101
EVERY 1500 HOURS .......................................................................................... 101
Checking Fuel Injection Nozzle Injection Pressure.......................................................101
EVERY 3000 HOURS .......................................................................................... 101
Checking Turbocharger ................................................................................................ 101
Checking Injection Pump.............................................................................................. 101
EVERY 1 YEAR ................................................................................................... 101
Replacing Air Cleaner Primary Element and Secondary Element................................ 101
EVERY 2 YEARS................................................................................................. 102
Flushing Cooling System and Changing Coolant .........................................................102
Anti-Freeze ................................................................................................................... 103
Replacing Radiator Hose (Water pipes) ....................................................................... 103