Kubota M6-101-M6-111 User manual

M6-101·M6-111
M6-131·M6-141
MODELS
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
English (U.S.A.)
Code No. 3S205-9971-3
© KUBOTA Corporation 2015
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.
M6-101/M6-111/M6-131/M6-141
AU . E . 3 - 4 . 6 . 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 Reguration
Engine Intake/Combustion Air-Filter
Engine Oil-Pressure
Water Separator
Engine-Warning
Engine-Rotational Speed
Engine-Rev Limiter
Engine-Constant RPM management
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-Freeze
BVehicle body-related
4-Wheel Drive-On
4-Wheel Drive-Automatic
Bi-Speed turn
Auto-Transmission
Clutch
Brake
Parking Brake
Differential Lock-Front

Differential Lock-Rear
Steering Wheel-Tilt
Steering Wheel-Telescope
Front Suspension
BPTO-related
PTO-Off (Disengaged)
PTO-On (Engaged)
PTO-540 rpm
PTO-1000 rpm
PTO-1000E rpm
BHydraulic-related
Draft Control
Position Control-Raised Position
Position Control-Lowered Position
3-Point Lifting/Lowering
Lift Arm-Height
Remote Cylinder-Retract
Remote Cylinder-Extend
Remote Cylinder-Float
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
Side 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 ........................................................................................ 6
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS................................................................... 8
PRE-OPERATION CHECK ....................................................................................... 12
DAILY CHECK ....................................................................................................... 12
OPERATING THE ENGINE....................................................................................... 13
EXHAUST AFTERTREATMENT DEVICES........................................................... 13
Dual Exhaust Aftertreatment Devices.............................................................................13
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) MUFFLER............................................... 14
Handling Points............................................................................................................... 14
DPF Regeneration Process ............................................................................................ 14
Operating Procedure for Auto Regeneration Mode ........................................................15
Operating Procedure for Regeneration Inhibit Mode......................................................17
Operating Procedure for Parked Regeneration .............................................................. 19
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 ............................................................................... 32
Block Heater (if equipped) ..............................................................................................32
STOPPING THE ENGINE...................................................................................... 32
WARMING UP ....................................................................................................... 33
Warm-up and Transmission Oil at Low Temperature Range .........................................33
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 ......................................................................................................................... 36
Instructional Seat ............................................................................................................ 36
Steering Adjustment ....................................................................................................... 37
Extendable Mirror ........................................................................................................... 37
Light Switch ....................................................................................................................38

CONTENTS
Turn Signal / Hazard Light Switch ..................................................................................38
Horn Button.....................................................................................................................39
Work Light Switch (Front) ...............................................................................................39
Work Light Switch (Rear)................................................................................................ 39
Brake Pedals (Right and Left).........................................................................................40
Clutch Pedal ...................................................................................................................41
Power Shift / Range Shift Lever (PS. Lever) .................................................................. 42
DHC switch.....................................................................................................................44
Shuttle Lever...................................................................................................................44
Creep Lever (if equipped)...............................................................................................45
4WD / Auto 4WD Switch.................................................................................................45
Bi-speed Turn Switch......................................................................................................46
Hand Throttle Lever ........................................................................................................ 49
Foot Throttle ...................................................................................................................49
Rev-limiter Control Dial...................................................................................................49
Parking Brake Lever .......................................................................................................49
STOPPING............................................................................................................. 49
Stopping.......................................................................................................................... 49
CHECK DURING DRIVING ................................................................................... 50
Immediately Stop the Engine if:...................................................................................... 50
Easy Checker(TM).......................................................................................................... 50
Fuel Gauge.....................................................................................................................51
DEF / AdBlue® Gauge ...................................................................................................51
Coolant Temperature Gauge .......................................................................................... 52
Tachometer.....................................................................................................................52
LCD MONITOR ...................................................................................................... 53
Performance Monitor ...................................................................................................... 54
SIDE DIGITAL DISPLAY........................................................................................ 55
Initial Setting ................................................................................................................... 55
Factory-set Screen Display.............................................................................................57
ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL....................................................................... 59
Rev-limiter Control Setting..............................................................................................59
RPM Dual Memory Setting .............................................................................................59
Constant RPM Management Control.............................................................................. 62
AUTO MODE ......................................................................................................... 63
Outline ............................................................................................................................ 63
Operation........................................................................................................................ 65
Work Speed Display .......................................................................................................66
Changing the Field Speed ..............................................................................................67
Sensitivity Adjustment..................................................................................................... 68
Changing the Auto-Mode Setting....................................................................................68
FRONT SUSPENSION .......................................................................................... 71
Outline ............................................................................................................................ 71
Suspension Switch ......................................................................................................... 71
Ride Condition Damper Switch....................................................................................... 73
Manual Control Mode .....................................................................................................73
PARKING ............................................................................................................... 74
Parking............................................................................................................................ 74
OPERATING TECHNIQUES ................................................................................. 74
Differential Lock..............................................................................................................74
Rear Wheel Differential Lock Pedal................................................................................75
Front Wheel Differential Lock Switch..............................................................................75

CONTENTS
Operating the Tractor on a Road.................................................................................... 76
Operating on Slopes and Rough Terrain ........................................................................76
Transport the Tractor Safely...........................................................................................76
Directions for Use of Power Steering..............................................................................76
Trailer Electrical Outlet ...................................................................................................77
PTO ........................................................................................................................... 78
PTO OPERATION.................................................................................................. 78
PTO Clutch Control Switch.............................................................................................78
1000 rpm PTO Shaft....................................................................................................... 79
PTO Shaft Cover and Shaft Cap ....................................................................................80
3-POINT HITCH & DRAWBAR.................................................................................. 81
3-POINT HITCH ..................................................................................................... 82
Selecting the holes of Lower Links ................................................................................. 82
Adjusting Lateral Float .................................................................................................... 82
Selecting the Top Link Mounting Holes ..........................................................................82
Drawbar .......................................................................................................................... 82
Remote Hitch UP / DOWN Switch ..................................................................................83
Lifting Rod (Left) .............................................................................................................83
Lifting Rod (Right)........................................................................................................... 84
Top Link.......................................................................................................................... 84
Telescopic Stabilizers ..................................................................................................... 84
Telescopic Lower Links ..................................................................................................85
DRAWBAR............................................................................................................. 85
Adjusting Drawbar Length .............................................................................................. 85
Swing Drawbar ............................................................................................................... 85
HYDRAULIC UNIT..................................................................................................... 86
3-POINT HITCH CONTROL SYSTEM................................................................... 86
Terminology....................................................................................................................86
Mode Selector Switch ..................................................................................................... 87
Position Control Mode ....................................................................................................87
Mixed Draft Control Mode...............................................................................................88
Float Control ...................................................................................................................88
Bottom Limit Control Dial................................................................................................89
Lift Arm Top Limit Adjustment Dial .................................................................................89
3-Point Hitch Lowering Speed Adjustment Dial.............................................................. 89
3-Point Hitch Lowering Lock Lever................................................................................. 90
3-P. Quick Raise / Lower Switch ....................................................................................90
3-Point Hitch's Position Lock ..........................................................................................91
REMOTE HYDRAULIC CONTROL SYSTEM........................................................ 91
Remote Control Valve..................................................................................................... 91
Remote Control Valve Lever........................................................................................... 91
Remote Control Valve Coupler Connecting and Disconnecting ..................................... 92
Adjusting the flow rate ....................................................................................................93
Remote Couplers Spillage Collector............................................................................... 94
Hydraulic Control Unit Use Reference Chart..................................................................95
TIRES, WHEELS AND BALLAST.............................................................................. 96
TIRES..................................................................................................................... 96
Inflation Pressure............................................................................................................ 96
Dual Tires ....................................................................................................................... 96

CONTENTS
WHEEL ADJUSTMENT ......................................................................................... 97
Front Wheels (with 4-wheel drive) ..................................................................................97
Adjusting Front Wheel Turning Stopper Bolt ..................................................................98
Rear Wheels ................................................................................................................... 99
BALLAST ............................................................................................................. 101
Front Ballast..................................................................................................................101
Rear Ballast .................................................................................................................. 102
CAB OPERATION ................................................................................................... 103
DOOR AND WINDOW......................................................................................... 103
Locking and Unlocking the Door...................................................................................103
Opening the Door ......................................................................................................... 103
Rear Window ................................................................................................................ 103
Sun Roof.......................................................................................................................104
Emergency Exit............................................................................................................. 104
DOME LIGHT....................................................................................................... 104
Dome Light ................................................................................................................... 104
WIPER ................................................................................................................. 104
Front Wiper / Washer Switch........................................................................................104
Rear Wiper / Washer Switch.........................................................................................105
Using the Wipers in Cold Season.................................................................................105
AIR CONDITIONER ............................................................................................. 105
Airflow ........................................................................................................................... 105
Air Control Vent ............................................................................................................ 106
Control Panel ................................................................................................................ 106
Operation......................................................................................................................107
REAR DEFOGGER WITH TIMER (if equipped) .................................................. 109
INSTALLING THE IMPLEMENT CONTROL BOX............................................... 109
ELECTRICAL OUTLET........................................................................................ 110
Electrical Outlet............................................................................................................. 110
MAINTENANCE....................................................................................................... 111
SERVICE INTERVALS ........................................................................................ 111
Maintenance Items Chart..............................................................................................113
LUBRICANTS, FUEL AND COOLANT ................................................................ 114
PERIODIC SERVICE............................................................................................... 116
HOW TO OPEN THE HOOD ............................................................................... 116
Hood ............................................................................................................................. 116
Side Cover .................................................................................................................... 116
DAILY CHECK ..................................................................................................... 117
Walk Around Inspection................................................................................................ 117
Checking and Refueling................................................................................................ 117
Checking the DEF/AdBlue® level and adding the fluid ................................................118
Checking Water Separator ...........................................................................................119
Checking Engine Oil Level............................................................................................ 120
Checking Transmission Fluid Level..............................................................................120
Checking Coolant Level................................................................................................ 121
Cleaning Evacuator Valve ............................................................................................121
Cleaning Grill, Radiator and Screen .............................................................................122
Checking DPF/SCR Muffler .......................................................................................... 123
Checking Brake Pedal .................................................................................................. 123
Checking Gauges, Meter and Easy Checker(TM) ........................................................124