Kubota L5060 User manual

L5060·L5460·L6060
L3560·L4060·L4760MODELS
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
English (U.S.A.)
Code No. TD350-1958-2
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© KUBOTA Corporation 2014
PRINTED IN JAPAN
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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, 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.
L3560/L4060/L4760
L5060/L5460/L6060
AT . L . 3 - 3 . 30 . AK
Abbreviations Definitions
ABBREVIATION LIST
2 Wheel Drive
4 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
2WD
4WD
API
ASABE
ASTM
DIN
DT
fpm
GST
Hi-Lo
HST
m/s
PTO
RH/LH
ROPS
rpm
r/s
SAE
SMV
California Proposition 65
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.
WARNING

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 Clutch Control-Off Position
Power Take-Off Clutch 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)
Regeneration (Switch)
Parked Regeneration
Engine RPM Increase

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, could 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. 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.
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....................................................................................................... 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 ....................................................................................... 19
DAILY CHECK ....................................................................................................... 19
OPERATING THE ENGINE....................................................................................... 20
EXHAUST AFTERTREATMENT DEVICES........................................................... 20
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Muffler ............................................................................20
Handling Points............................................................................................................... 21
DPF Regeneration Process ............................................................................................ 21
Regeneration Operating Procedure................................................................................ 22
PM Warning Level and Required Procedures ................................................................ 23
Regeneration Operating Procedure................................................................................ 24
PM Warning Level and Required Procedures ................................................................ 25
Tips on Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Regeneration.....................................................27
STARTING THE ENGINE ...................................................................................... 27
COLD WEATHER STARTING ............................................................................... 32
Antifrost Heater for Oil Separator (if equipped) ..............................................................32
Block Heater (if equipped) ..............................................................................................32
STOPPING THE ENGINE...................................................................................... 33
WARMING UP ....................................................................................................... 33
Warm-Up Transmission Oil in the Low Temperature Range.......................................... 33
JUMP STARTING .................................................................................................. 34
OPERATING THE TRACTOR ................................................................................... 35
OPERATING NEW TRACTOR .............................................................................. 35
Do not Operate the Tractor at Full Speed for the First 50 Hours.................................... 35
Changing Lubricating Oil for New Tractors..................................................................... 35
BOARDING AND LEAVING THE TRACTOR ........................................................ 35
OPERATING FOLDABLE ROPS (if equipped) ...................................................... 35
To Fold the ROPS .......................................................................................................... 35
To Raise the ROPS to Upright Position.......................................................................... 36
Adjustment of Foldable ROPS........................................................................................37
STARTING ............................................................................................................. 37
Operator's Seat............................................................................................................... 37

CONTENTS
Glove Box .......................................................................................................................38
Seat Belt ......................................................................................................................... 38
Tilt Steering Adjustment.................................................................................................. 38
Light Switch ....................................................................................................................39
Turn Signal / Hazard Light Switch ..................................................................................39
Horn Button (if equipped)................................................................................................ 39
Side Work Light Switch...................................................................................................40
Tractor Lights..................................................................................................................40
Brake Pedals (Right and Left).........................................................................................41
Clutch Pedal ...................................................................................................................42
HST Response Control................................................................................................... 43
H-DS (Hydro Dual Speed) Lever .................................................................................... 44
HST Mode.......................................................................................................................45
Throttle-Up Switch .......................................................................................................... 47
Range Gear Shift Lever (L-M-H).....................................................................................48
Front Wheel Drive Lever.................................................................................................48
Hand Throttle Lever ........................................................................................................ 49
Parking Brake ................................................................................................................. 49
Speed Control Pedal....................................................................................................... 49
Cruise Control.................................................................................................................50
ATA (Auto Throttle Advance) Switch ..............................................................................51
Shuttle Shift Lever .......................................................................................................... 52
Main Gear Shift Lever.....................................................................................................53
Creep Gear Shift Lever (if equipped)..............................................................................54
Front Wheel Drive Lever.................................................................................................54
Hand Throttle Lever ........................................................................................................ 55
Foot Throttle ...................................................................................................................55
Parking Brake ................................................................................................................. 55
Main Gear Shift Lever.....................................................................................................56
Range Gear Shift Lever (Hi-Lo)......................................................................................56
Synchro-Shuttle Shift Lever............................................................................................56
Creep Gear Shift Lever (if equipped)..............................................................................57
Front Wheel Drive Lever.................................................................................................57
Hand Throttle Lever ........................................................................................................ 58
Foot Throttle ...................................................................................................................58
Parking Brake ................................................................................................................. 58
STOPPING............................................................................................................. 58
Stopping.......................................................................................................................... 58
INTELLIPANEL (TM).............................................................................................. 59
Changing Display Mode.................................................................................................. 59
Resetting the Trip Meter and Setting the Clock..............................................................60
SERVICE INSPECT mode displaying/resetting procedure ............................................ 61
CHECK DURING DRIVING ................................................................................... 62
IntelliPanel(TM) Message ............................................................................................... 62
Immediately Stop the Engine if:...................................................................................... 62
Easy Checker(TM).......................................................................................................... 63
Fuel Gauge.....................................................................................................................63
Coolant Temperature Gauge .......................................................................................... 64
Tachometer.....................................................................................................................64
PARKING............................................................................................................... 64
Parking............................................................................................................................ 64
OPERATING TECHNIQUES ................................................................................. 65

CONTENTS
Differential Lock.............................................................................................................. 65
Operating the Tractor on a Road.................................................................................... 65
Operating on Slopes and Rough Terrain........................................................................66
Transport the Tractor Safely...........................................................................................66
Directions for Use of Power Steering..............................................................................66
Electrical Outlet...............................................................................................................66
PTO ........................................................................................................................... 67
PTO OPERATION.................................................................................................. 67
PTO Clutch Control Switch............................................................................................. 67
Mid-PTO (if equipped) ....................................................................................................68
Stationary PTO ............................................................................................................... 69
IntelliPanel (TM) Message..............................................................................................69
PTO Shaft Cover and Shaft Cap ....................................................................................70
3-POINT HITCH & DRAWBAR.................................................................................. 71
3-POINT HITCH ..................................................................................................... 72
Category 1 & 2................................................................................................................72
Category 1 ......................................................................................................................72
Selecting the top link mounting holes .............................................................................72
Drawbar .......................................................................................................................... 72
Lifting Rod (Right)........................................................................................................... 73
Top Link.......................................................................................................................... 73
Telescopic Stabilizers ..................................................................................................... 73
Telescopic Lower Links .................................................................................................. 73
DRAWBAR............................................................................................................. 74
Adjusting Drawbar Length .............................................................................................. 74
Swing Drawbar ............................................................................................................... 74
HYDRAULIC UNIT..................................................................................................... 75
3-POINT HITCH CONTROL SYSTEM................................................................... 75
Position Control .............................................................................................................. 75
Draft Control (if equipped) ..............................................................................................75
Mixed Control..................................................................................................................76
Float Control ...................................................................................................................76
3-point Hitch Lowering Speed.........................................................................................76
DUAL REMOTE HYDRAULIC CONTROL SYSTEM ............................................. 76
Control Lever and Hydraulic Hose Connections.............................................................76
Loader / Remote Control Valve Lever ............................................................................77
Valve Lock ......................................................................................................................78
REMOTE HYDRAULIC CONTROL SYSTEM (if equipped)................................... 78
Remote Control Valve..................................................................................................... 78
Remote Control Valve Lever........................................................................................... 78
Remote Control Valve Coupler Connecting and Disconnecting .....................................79
Hydraulic Control Unit Use Reference Chart.................................................................. 80
TIRES, WHEELS AND BALLAST.............................................................................. 81
TIRES..................................................................................................................... 81
Inflation Pressure............................................................................................................ 81
Dual Tires ....................................................................................................................... 81
WHEEL ADJUSTMENT ......................................................................................... 81
Front Wheels (with 4-wheel drive) ..................................................................................81
Rear Wheels ................................................................................................................... 83

CONTENTS
BALLAST ............................................................................................................... 84
Front Ballast.................................................................................................................... 84
Rear Ballast ....................................................................................................................85
Liquid Ballast in Rear Tires.............................................................................................85
MAINTENANCE......................................................................................................... 86
SERVICE INTERVALS .......................................................................................... 86
LUBRICANTS, FUEL AND COOLANT .................................................................. 89
PERIODIC SERVICE................................................................................................. 91
HOW TO OPEN THE HOOD ................................................................................. 91
Hood ............................................................................................................................... 91
Side Cover......................................................................................................................91
Floor Sheet .....................................................................................................................91
DAILY CHECK ....................................................................................................... 92
Walk Around Inspection.................................................................................................. 92
Checking and Refueling.................................................................................................. 92
Checking Water Separator ............................................................................................. 92
Checking Engine Oil Level.............................................................................................. 93
Checking Transmission Fluid Level................................................................................93
Checking Coolant Level.................................................................................................. 93
Checking Dust Indicator.................................................................................................. 94
Cleaning Grill, Radiator Screen and Oil Cooler ..............................................................94
Checking DPF Muffler..................................................................................................... 95
Checking Brake Pedal .................................................................................................... 96
Checking Brake Pedals and Clutch Pedal...................................................................... 96
Checking Gauges, Meter and Easy Checker(TM) ..........................................................96
Checking Head Light, Turn Signal / Hazard Light etc.....................................................96
Checking Seat Belt and ROPS....................................................................................... 96
Checking Movable Parts................................................................................................. 96
EVERY 50 HOURS ................................................................................................ 96
Lubricating Grease Fittings............................................................................................. 96
Checking Engine Start System ....................................................................................... 97
Checking Operator Presence Control............................................................................. 98
Checking Wheel Bolt Torque.......................................................................................... 99
EVERY 100 HOURS .............................................................................................. 99
Cleaning Air Cleaner Primary Element ........................................................................... 99
Adjusting Fan Belt Tension.............................................................................................99
Adjusting Clutch Pedal.................................................................................................. 100
Adjusting Brake Pedal .................................................................................................. 100
Checking Battery Condition ..........................................................................................101
EVERY 200 HOURS ............................................................................................ 102
Replacing Transmission Oil Filter [HST Type].............................................................. 102
Adjusting Toe-in............................................................................................................ 103
EVERY 400 HOURS ............................................................................................ 103
Changing Engine Oil.....................................................................................................103
Replacing Engine Oil Filter ...........................................................................................104
Changing Transmission Fluid / Replacing Hydraulic Oil Filter......................................104
Changing Front Axle Case Oil ......................................................................................106
Replacing Fuel Filter..................................................................................................... 106
Cleaning Water Separator ............................................................................................107
EVERY 600 HOURS ............................................................................................ 107

CONTENTS
Adjusting Front Axle Pivot............................................................................................. 107
EVERY 800 HOURS ............................................................................................ 107
Adjusting Engine Valve Clearance ............................................................................... 107
EVERY 1000 HOURS or 1 YEAR ........................................................................ 107
Replacing Air Cleaner Primary Element and Secondary Element................................ 107
Checking Exhaust Manifold .......................................................................................... 107
EVERY 1500 HOURS .......................................................................................... 107
Cleaning Fuel Injector Nozzle Tip................................................................................. 107
Replacing Oil Separator Element .................................................................................108
Checking PCV (Positive Crankcase Ventilation) Valve ................................................ 108
Checking and Cleaning EGR Cooler ............................................................................108
EVERY 2000 HOURS or 2 YEARS...................................................................... 108
Flushing Cooling System and Changing Coolant .........................................................108
Anti-Freeze ................................................................................................................... 109
EVERY 3000 HOURS .......................................................................................... 109
Checking Turbocharger ................................................................................................ 109
Checking Supply Pump ................................................................................................ 109
Checking and Cleaning EGR System...........................................................................109
Cleaning DPF Muffler ...................................................................................................110
EVERY 1 YEAR ................................................................................................... 110
Checking Fuel Line....................................................................................................... 110
Checking Intake Air Line...............................................................................................110
Checking Radiator Hose and Clamp ............................................................................111
Checking Power Steering Line .....................................................................................111
Checking Oil Cooler Line [HST Type]...........................................................................112
Checking Oil Separator Hose .......................................................................................112
Checking Antifrost Heater for Oil Separator .................................................................112
Checking Lift Cylinder Hose .........................................................................................112
Checking DPF Differential Pressure Sensor Pipe ........................................................ 112
Checking EGR Pipe...................................................................................................... 112
EVERY 2 YEARS................................................................................................. 112
Replacing DPF Differential Pressure Sensor Hose ...................................................... 112
Replacing Boost Sensor Hose......................................................................................112
EVERY 4 YEARS................................................................................................. 112
Replacing Radiator Hose (Water pipes) ....................................................................... 112
Replacing Fuel Hose .................................................................................................... 112
Replacing Intake Air Line..............................................................................................112
Replacing Oil Cooler Line [HST Type].......................................................................... 113
Replacing Oil Separator Hose ......................................................................................113
Replacing Power Steering Hose................................................................................... 113
Replacing Lift Cylinder Hose ........................................................................................ 113
SERVICE AS REQUIRED.................................................................................... 113
Bleeding Fuel System...................................................................................................113
Draining Clutch Housing Water ....................................................................................113
Replacing Fuse............................................................................................................. 114
Replacing Slow-Blow Fuses ......................................................................................... 115
Replacing Light Bulb..................................................................................................... 115
Replacing Head Lamp .................................................................................................. 116
Replacing Radiator Hose (Water pipes) ....................................................................... 116
Replacing Fuel Hose .................................................................................................... 116
Replacing Intake Air Line..............................................................................................116
Replacing Power Steering Hose................................................................................... 116

CONTENTS
Replacing Oil Cooler Line [HST Type].......................................................................... 116
Replacing Oil Separator Hose ......................................................................................116
STORAGE ............................................................................................................... 117
TRACTOR STORAGE ......................................................................................... 117
REMOVING THE TRACTOR FROM STORAGE................................................. 117
TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................................. 118
ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................................... 118
HST (Hydrostatic Transmission) TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................... 119
GST (Glide Shift Transmission) TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................... 121
MT(Manual Transmission) TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................. 123
OPTIONS................................................................................................................. 124
APPENDICES.......................................................................................................... 125
INDEX .................................................................................................................. 125