Kubota L3301 User manual

KUBOTACorporation
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16
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12120 ,THAILAND
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66 ) 2 - 909 - 0300
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Re㷅us,Level
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AS. A. 3-3. -. K
L3301
L3901
MODELS
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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English (U.S.A.)
Code No. TC620-1971-1
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© KUBOTA Corporation 2013
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PRINTED IN U.S.A.
1401-0025

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
Diesel Fuel
Fuel-Level
Engine-Rotational Speed
Hourmeter/Elapsed Operating Hours
Engine Coolant-Temperature
Diesel Preheat/Glow Plugs
(Low Temperature Start Aid)
Brake System
Clutch
Parking Brake
Engine Intake/Combustion Air-Filter
Battery Charging Condition
Engine Oil-Pressure
Turn Signal
Engine-Stop
Engine-Run
Starter Control
Power Take-Off Control-Off Position
Power Take-Off Control-On Position
Differential Lock
Position Control-Raised Position
Position Control-Lowered Position
Engine Warning
Emission Control
Draft Control-Shallow Position
Draft Control-Deep Position
3-Point Lowering Speed Control
Remote Cylinder-Retract
Remote Cylinder-Extend
Steering Wheel-Tilt Control
Hazard Warning Lights
Master Lighting Switch
Position Lamps
Headlight-Low Beam
Headlight-High Beam
Audible Warning Device
4-Wheel Drive-On
4-Wheel Drive-Off
Fast
Slow
Creep
Read Operator's Manual
Tractor-Forward Movement-Overhead View of
Machine
Tractor-Rearward Movement-Overhead View
of Machine
Engine Speed Control
Regeneration
DPF INHIBIT (Switch)
Parked Regeneration (Switch)
Parked Regeneration
Engine RPM Increase

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........................................................... 13
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Muffler ............................................................................ 13
Handling Points............................................................................................................... 14
DPF Regeneration Process ............................................................................................ 14
Regeneration Operating Procedure................................................................................ 15
PM Warning Level and Required Procedures ................................................................16
Regeneration Operating Procedure................................................................................ 17
PM Warning Level and Required Procedures ................................................................18
Tips on Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Regeneration.....................................................20
STARTING THE ENGINE ...................................................................................... 20
COLD WEATHER STARTING ............................................................................... 24
Block Heater (if equipped) ..............................................................................................24
STOPPING THE ENGINE...................................................................................... 24
WARMING UP ....................................................................................................... 24
Warm-Up Transmission Oil in the Low Temperature Range .......................................... 24
JUMP STARTING .................................................................................................. 25
OPERATING THE TRACTOR ................................................................................... 26
OPERATING NEW TRACTOR .............................................................................. 26
Do not Operate the Tractor at Full Speed for the First 50 Hours....................................26
Changing Lubricating Oil for New Tractors.....................................................................26
BOARDING AND LEAVING THE TRACTOR ........................................................ 26
OPERATING FOLDABLE ROPS (if equipped) ...................................................... 26
To Fold the ROPS .......................................................................................................... 26
To Raise the ROPS to Upright Position.......................................................................... 27
Adjustment of Foldable ROPS........................................................................................ 28
STARTING ............................................................................................................. 28
Operator's Seat............................................................................................................... 28
Seat Belt ......................................................................................................................... 29
Head Light / Turn Signal / Hazard Light Switch..............................................................29
Tractor Lights..................................................................................................................30
Brake Pedals (Right and Left)......................................................................................... 31
Clutch Pedal ...................................................................................................................32
Clutch Pedal [with Dual Clutch] ......................................................................................32

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................................................................................................. 37
Hand Throttle Lever........................................................................................................37
Parking Brake ................................................................................................................. 37
Speed Control Pedal....................................................................................................... 38
Cruise Control Lever....................................................................................................... 38
STOPPING............................................................................................................. 40
Stopping..........................................................................................................................40
CHECK DURING DRIVING ................................................................................... 40
Immediately Stop the Engine if: ...................................................................................... 40
Easy Checker(TM).......................................................................................................... 40
Fuel Gauge ..................................................................................................................... 41
Coolant Temperature Gauge .......................................................................................... 41
Hourmeter/Tachometer................................................................................................... 41
PARKING ............................................................................................................... 42
Parking............................................................................................................................ 42
OPERATING TECHNIQUES ................................................................................. 42
Differential Lock .............................................................................................................. 42
Operating the Tractor on a Road .................................................................................... 43
Operating on Slopes and Rough Terrain........................................................................43
Transport the Tractor Safely ........................................................................................... 43
Directions for Use of Power Steering.............................................................................. 43
PTO ........................................................................................................................... 44
PTO OPERATION.................................................................................................. 44
PTO Gear Shift Lever ..................................................................................................... 44
Stationary PTO ...............................................................................................................45
Live PTO Operation ........................................................................................................ 45
PTO Shaft Cover and Shaft Cap .................................................................................... 45
3-POINT HITCH & DRAWBAR.................................................................................. 46
3-POINT HITCH ..................................................................................................... 47
Selecting the holes of Lower Links ................................................................................. 47
Selecting the top link mounting holes ............................................................................. 47
Drawbar .......................................................................................................................... 47
Lifting Rod (Right)........................................................................................................... 47
Top Link ..........................................................................................................................47
Check Chains ................................................................................................................. 48
Lower link holder............................................................................................................. 48
DRAWBAR............................................................................................................. 48
Adjusting Drawbar Length ..............................................................................................48
HYDRAULIC UNIT..................................................................................................... 49
3-POINT HITCH CONTROL SYSTEM................................................................... 49
Position Control .............................................................................................................. 49
Float Control ...................................................................................................................49
3-point Hitch Lowering Speed.........................................................................................49

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 ................................................................................................................... 53
BALLAST ............................................................................................................... 54
Front Ballast.................................................................................................................... 54
Rear Ballast ....................................................................................................................55
Liquid Ballast in Rear Tires............................................................................................. 55
MAINTENANCE......................................................................................................... 56
SERVICE INTERVALS .......................................................................................... 56
LUBRICANTS, FUEL AND COOLANT .................................................................. 59
PERIODIC SERVICE................................................................................................. 61
HOW TO OPEN THE HOOD ................................................................................. 61
Hood ............................................................................................................................... 61
Side Cover ......................................................................................................................61
DAILY CHECK ....................................................................................................... 62
Walk Around Inspection.................................................................................................. 62
Checking and Refueling..................................................................................................62
Checking Water Separator ............................................................................................. 62
Checking Engine Oil Level.............................................................................................. 63
Checking Transmission Fluid Level ................................................................................ 63
Checking Coolant Level.................................................................................................. 64
Cleaning Evacuator Valve .............................................................................................. 64
Cleaning Grill and Radiator Screen ................................................................................65
Checking DPF Muffler..................................................................................................... 65
Checking Brake Pedals and Clutch Pedal ......................................................................66
Checking Gauges, Meter and Easy Checker(TM)..........................................................66
Checking Head Light, Turn Signal / Hazard Light etc..................................................... 66
Checking Seat Belt and ROPS....................................................................................... 66
Checking and Cleaning of Electrical Wiring and Battery Cables ....................................66
Checking Movable Parts................................................................................................. 66
EVERY 50 HOURS ................................................................................................ 67
Lubricating Grease Fittings............................................................................................. 67
Checking Engine Start System ....................................................................................... 68
Checking Operator Presence Control............................................................................. 69
Checking Wheel Bolt Torque .......................................................................................... 70
EVERY 100 HOURS .............................................................................................. 70
Cleaning Air Cleaner Element [Single Element Type] ....................................................70
Adjusting Fan Belt Tension............................................................................................. 71
Checking Fuel Line ......................................................................................................... 71
Checking Fuel Grommet................................................................................................. 71
Adjusting Clutch Pedal....................................................................................................72
Adjusting Brake Pedal .................................................................................................... 73
Checking Battery Condition ............................................................................................ 73

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.............................................................................................................. 77
EVERY 400 HOURS .............................................................................................. 78
Changing Engine Oil....................................................................................................... 78
Replacing Engine Oil Filter ............................................................................................. 79
Changing Transmission Fluid / Replacing Hydraulic Oil Filter........................................80
Changing Front Axle Case Oil ........................................................................................81
Replacing Fuel Filter....................................................................................................... 82
Cleaning Water Separator .............................................................................................. 82
Lubricating Grease Fitting [2WD Model]......................................................................... 83
EVERY 600 HOURS .............................................................................................. 83
Adjusting Front Axle Pivot............................................................................................... 83
EVERY 800 HOURS .............................................................................................. 83
Adjusting Engine Valve Clearance ................................................................................. 83
EVERY 1500 HOURS ............................................................................................ 83
Cleaning Fuel Injector Nozzle Tip................................................................................... 83
Replacing Oil Separator Element ................................................................................... 83
Checking PCV (Positive Crankcase Ventilation) Valve .................................................. 83
Checking and Cleaning EGR Cooler ..............................................................................83
EVERY 3000 HOURS ............................................................................................ 84
Checking Supply Pump .................................................................................................. 84
Checking and Cleaning EGR System............................................................................. 84
Cleaning DPF Muffler ..................................................................................................... 84
EVERY 1 YEAR ..................................................................................................... 84
Replacing Air Cleaner Element....................................................................................... 84
Checking Exhaust Manifold ............................................................................................ 84
Checking DPF Differential Pressure Sensor Pipe .......................................................... 84
Checking EGR Pipe........................................................................................................ 84
EVERY 2 YEARS................................................................................................... 84
Flushing Cooling System and Changing Coolant ...........................................................84
Anti-Freeze .....................................................................................................................85
Replacing Radiator Hose (Water pipes) ......................................................................... 86
Replacing Power Steering Hose..................................................................................... 86
Replacing Fuel Hose ...................................................................................................... 86
Replacing Fuel Grommet................................................................................................ 86
Replacing Oil Cooler Line ............................................................................................... 86
Replacing Intake Air Line................................................................................................ 86
Replacing Oil Separator Hose ........................................................................................ 86
Replacing DPF Differential Pressure Sensor Hose ........................................................ 86
SERVICE AS REQUIRED...................................................................................... 86
Bleeding Fuel System..................................................................................................... 86
Draining Clutch Housing Water ...................................................................................... 87
Replacing Fuse............................................................................................................... 87
Replacing Slow-Blow Fuses ........................................................................................... 88
Replacing Light Bulb....................................................................................................... 88
Replacing Head Lamp .................................................................................................... 88

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