Kubota M5N-091 User manual

English (U.S.A.)
Code No. 3B881-9971-2
M5N-091
M5N-111
M4N-071MODELS
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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© KUBOTA Corporation 2016
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. 30 plants and 35,000 employees produce over 1,000
different items, large and small.
All these products and all the services which accompany them,
however, are unified by one central commitment. KUBOTA makes
products which, taken on a national scale, are basic necessities.
Products which are indispensable. Products which are intended to
help individuals and nations fulfill the potential inherent in their
environment. KUBOTA is the Basic Necessities Giant.
This potential includes water supply, food from the soil and from
the sea, industrial development, architecture and construction, and
transportation.
Thousands of people depend on KUBOTA's know-how, technology,
experience and customer service. You too can depend on
KUBOTA.
M4N-071/M5N-091/M5N-111
AU . I . 2 - 2 . 2 . 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
Diesel Exhaust Fluid
Diesel Particulate Filter
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
Selective Catalytic Reduction
Slow Moving Vehicle
2WD
4WD
API
ASABE
ASTM
DIN
DEF
DPF
DT
fpm
GST
Hi-Lo
HST
m/s
PTO
RH/LH
ROPS
rpm
r/s
SAE
SCR
SMV
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.
BGeneral
Safety Alert Symbol
Master System Warning
Fast
Slow
Creep
Lock
ON (Engaged)
OFF (Disengaged)
BEngine-related
Diesel Fuel
Empty
Full
Hourmeter/Elapsed Operating Hours
Engine Coolant-Temperature
Low Temperature Regulation
Engine Intake/Combustion Air-Filter
Engine Oil-Pressure
Water Separator
Engine-Warning
Engine-Rotational Speed
Engine-Rev Limiter
Engine-Constant RPM management
Engine-Over Speed
Engine-RPM Increase
Engine-Run
Engine-Start
Engine-Stop
Electrical Power-accessories
Diesel Preheat/Glow Plugs
(Low Temperature Start Aid)
Emission Control
Regeneration
Regeneration inhibit
Regeneration (Switch)
Parked Regeneration
DEF/AdBlue®-Level
DEF/AdBlue®-Low Level
DEF/AdBlue®-Poor Quality
DEF/AdBlue®-Trouble
DEF/AdBlue®-Thawing
BVehicle body-related
4-Wheel Drive-On
4-Wheel Drive-Off
4-Wheel Drive-On
Bi-Speed turn
Clutch
Brake
Parking Brake

Differential Lock
Steering Wheel-Tilt
PTO-Off (Disengaged)
PTO-On (Engaged)
PTO-540 rpm
PTO-540E rpm
PTO-1000 rpm
BHydraulic-related
Draft Control-Shallow Position
Draft Control-Deep Position
Position Control-Raised Position
Position Control-Lowered Position
3-Point Lowering Speed Control
Remote Cylinder-Retract
Remote Cylinder-Extend
BElectric-related
Battery Charging Condition
Headlight-Low Beam
Headlight-High Beam
Turn Signal
Hazard Warning Lights
Audible Warning Device
Windshield Wiper
Windshield Wiper-Intermittent
Windshield Washer
Rear Window Defroster

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. 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 ......................................................................................... 3
TRAVELING SPEEDS ............................................................................................. 5
IMPLEMENT LIMITATIONS ........................................................................................ 7
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS................................................................... 9
INSTRUMENT PANEL, SWITCHES AND HAND CONTROLS ............................... 9
FOOT AND HAND CONTROLS ............................................................................ 11
PRE-OPERATION CHECK ....................................................................................... 13
DAILY CHECK ....................................................................................................... 13
OPERATING THE ENGINE....................................................................................... 14
EXHAUST AFTERTREATMENT DEVICES........................................................... 14
Dual Exhaust Aftertreatment Devices.............................................................................14
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) MUFFLER............................................... 14
Handling Points............................................................................................................... 15
DPF Regeneration Process ............................................................................................ 15
Operating Procedure for Auto Regeneration Mode ........................................................16
Operating Procedure for Regeneration Inhibit Mode......................................................18
Operating Procedure for Parked Regeneration .............................................................. 20
Tips on Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Regeneration.....................................................21
SELECTIVE CATALYTIC REDUCTION (SCR) MUFFLER ................................... 21
Outline of the SCR.......................................................................................................... 21
DEF/AdBlue® ................................................................................................................. 22
Warning Indication and its Countermeasure...................................................................22
Storing and Handling DEF/AdBlue®...............................................................................27
STARTING THE ENGINE ...................................................................................... 27
COLD WEATHER STARTING ............................................................................... 30
Block Heater (if equipped) ..............................................................................................30
Engine Low Temperature Regulation .............................................................................31
DEF/AdBlue® Freeze Warning....................................................................................... 31
STOPPING THE ENGINE...................................................................................... 32
WARMING UP ....................................................................................................... 32
Warm-up and Transmission Oil at Low Temperature Range .........................................32
JUMP STARTING .................................................................................................. 33
OPERATING THE TRACTOR ................................................................................... 34
OPERATING NEW TRACTOR .............................................................................. 34
Do not Operate the Tractor at Full Speed for the First 50 Hours.................................... 34
Changing Lubricating Oil for New Tractors.....................................................................34
BOARDING AND LEAVING THE TRACTOR ........................................................ 34
STARTING ............................................................................................................. 34
Operator's Seat............................................................................................................... 34
Seat Belt ......................................................................................................................... 35

CONTENTS
Muffler............................................................................................................................. 35
Tilt Steering Adjustment..................................................................................................35
Light Switch ....................................................................................................................36
Turn Signal / Hazard Light Switch ..................................................................................36
Rear Turn Signal / Hazard Light .....................................................................................37
Horn Button.....................................................................................................................37
Brake Pedals (Right and Left).........................................................................................37
Parking Brake Lever .......................................................................................................39
Clutch Pedal ...................................................................................................................39
Travel Speed Limiter....................................................................................................... 40
Main Gear Shift Lever..................................................................................................... 41
Range Gear Shift Lever..................................................................................................41
Shuttle Shift Lever .......................................................................................................... 41
Dual Speed Shift Switch .................................................................................................41
Clutch Off Switch ............................................................................................................ 42
Creep Speed (if equipped)..............................................................................................42
4WD / Bi-speed Turn Switch...........................................................................................43
Hand Throttle Lever ........................................................................................................ 44
Foot Throttle ...................................................................................................................44
STOPPING............................................................................................................. 44
Stopping.......................................................................................................................... 44
CHECK DURING DRIVING ................................................................................... 44
Engine Over-speed Limiting Indicator............................................................................. 44
Immediately Stop the Engine if:...................................................................................... 44
Easy Checker(TM).......................................................................................................... 45
Fuel Gauge.....................................................................................................................46
DEF / AdBlue® Gauge ...................................................................................................47
Coolant Temperature Gauge .......................................................................................... 47
Tachometer.....................................................................................................................47
LCD MONITOR ...................................................................................................... 48
Various Setting Mode .....................................................................................................49
Performance Monitor ...................................................................................................... 52
ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL....................................................................... 53
RPM Dual Memory Setting .............................................................................................53
Constant RPM Management Control.............................................................................. 55
PARKING ............................................................................................................... 55
Parking............................................................................................................................ 55
OPERATING TECHNIQUES ................................................................................. 56
Differential Lock..............................................................................................................56
Operating the Tractor on a Road.................................................................................... 56
Operating on Slopes and Rough Terrain ........................................................................57
Transport the Tractor Safely...........................................................................................57
Directions for Use of Power Steering..............................................................................57
Trailer Electrical Outlet ...................................................................................................57
PTO ........................................................................................................................... 58
PTO OPERATION.................................................................................................. 58
PTO Clutch Control Switch.............................................................................................58
PTO Gear Shift Lever .....................................................................................................59
PTO Speed Limiter .........................................................................................................59
LCD Monitor Message .................................................................................................... 60
PTO Shaft Cover and Shaft Cap ....................................................................................60

CONTENTS
3-POINT HITCH & DRAWBAR.................................................................................. 61
3-POINT HITCH ..................................................................................................... 62
Selecting the holes of Lower Links ................................................................................. 62
Selecting the Top Link Mounting Holes ..........................................................................62
Drawbar .......................................................................................................................... 62
Lifting Rod (Left) .............................................................................................................63
Lifting Rod (Right)........................................................................................................... 63
Top Link.......................................................................................................................... 64
Stabilizer......................................................................................................................... 64
DRAWBAR............................................................................................................. 66
Adjusting Drawbar Length .............................................................................................. 66
HYDRAULIC UNIT..................................................................................................... 67
3-POINT HITCH CONTROL SYSTEM................................................................... 67
Position Control .............................................................................................................. 67
Draft Control ...................................................................................................................67
Mixed Control..................................................................................................................68
Float Control ...................................................................................................................68
3-point Hitch Lowering Speed.........................................................................................68
REMOTE HYDRAULIC CONTROL SYSTEM........................................................ 69
Remote Control Valve..................................................................................................... 69
Remote Control Valve Lever........................................................................................... 69
Remote Control Valve Coupler Connecting and Disconnecting .....................................70
Adjusting the flow rate ....................................................................................................70
Hydraulic Control Unit Use Reference Chart..................................................................72
TIRES, WHEELS AND BALLAST.............................................................................. 73
TIRES..................................................................................................................... 73
Inflation Pressure............................................................................................................ 73
Dual Tires ....................................................................................................................... 73
WHEEL ADJUSTMENT ......................................................................................... 73
Safe Replacement of the Wheel.....................................................................................73
Front Wheels (with 4-wheel drive) ..................................................................................74
Rear Wheels ................................................................................................................... 75
BALLAST ............................................................................................................... 76
Front Ballast.................................................................................................................... 76
Rear Ballast ....................................................................................................................77
CAB OPERATION ..................................................................................................... 78
DOOR AND WINDOW........................................................................................... 78
Locking and Unlocking the Door.....................................................................................78
Opening the Door ........................................................................................................... 78
Rear Window .................................................................................................................. 79
Side Window................................................................................................................... 79
DOME LIGHT......................................................................................................... 79
Dome Light .....................................................................................................................79
WORK LIGHT ........................................................................................................ 80
Work Light Switch........................................................................................................... 80
Front Work Light .............................................................................................................80
Rear Work Light.............................................................................................................. 80
WIPER ................................................................................................................... 81
Front Wiper / Washer Switch..........................................................................................81
Rear Wiper / Washer Switch (if equipped)......................................................................81

CONTENTS
Using the Wipers in Cold Season...................................................................................81
AIR CONDITIONER ............................................................................................... 82
Airflow ............................................................................................................................. 82
Air Control Vent .............................................................................................................. 82
Control Panel..................................................................................................................84
Operation........................................................................................................................ 84
REAR / SIDE DEFOGGER WITH TIMER (if equipped)......................................... 86
INSTALLING THE IMPLEMENT CONTROL BOX................................................. 87
ELECTRICAL OUTLET.......................................................................................... 87
Electrical Outlet...............................................................................................................87
MAINTENANCE......................................................................................................... 88
SERVICE INTERVALS .......................................................................................... 88
Maintenance Items Chart................................................................................................90
LUBRICANTS, FUEL AND COOLANT .................................................................. 91
PERIODIC SERVICE................................................................................................. 93
HOW TO OPEN THE HOOD ................................................................................. 93
Hood ............................................................................................................................... 93
Side Cover......................................................................................................................94
DAILY CHECK ....................................................................................................... 94
Walk Around Inspection.................................................................................................. 94
Checking and Refueling.................................................................................................. 94
Checking the DEF/AdBlue® level and adding the fluid ..................................................95
Checking Water Separator .............................................................................................96
Checking Engine Oil Level.............................................................................................. 96
Checking Transmission Fluid Level................................................................................97
Checking Coolant Level.................................................................................................. 97
Cleaning Evacuator Valve ..............................................................................................98
Checking Dust Indicator.................................................................................................. 98
Cleaning Grill, Radiator and Cooler................................................................................98
Checking DPF/SCR Muffler .......................................................................................... 100
Checking Brake Pedal .................................................................................................. 100
Checking Gauges, Meter and Easy Checker(TM) ........................................................100
Checking Head Light, Turn Signal / Hazard Light etc...................................................100
Checking Seat Belt ....................................................................................................... 100
Checking Movable Parts............................................................................................... 100
INITIAL 50 HOURS .............................................................................................. 101
Changing Engine Oil.....................................................................................................101
Replacing Engine Filter................................................................................................. 101
EVERY 50 HOURS .............................................................................................. 101
Checking Engine Start System ..................................................................................... 101
Checking Wheel Bolt Torque........................................................................................102
Checking Tie-rod Dust Cover ....................................................................................... 102
EVERY 100 HOURS ............................................................................................ 102
Lubricating Grease Fittings........................................................................................... 102
Cleaning Air Cleaner Primary Element ......................................................................... 103
Adjusting Fan Belt Tension...........................................................................................104
Adjusting Brake Pedal .................................................................................................. 105
Checking Gear Locked Parking Brake.......................................................................... 106
Checking Battery Condition ..........................................................................................106
Adjusting Air-Conditioner Belt Tension.........................................................................108