Kubota M7-132 User manual

English (U.S.A.)
Code No. 3J036-5919-2
M7-132·M7-152·M7-172MODELS
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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M7ı132·M7ı152·M7ı172
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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 35000 employees produce over 1000
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.
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.
Canadian Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC):
This machine complies with Industry Canada ICES-002.
Abbreviations Definitions 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
Continuously Variable Transmission
Diesel Exhaust Fluid
Dual Traction [4WD]
Feet Per Minute
Diesel Particulate Filter
Glide Shift Transmission
2WD
4WD
API
ASABE
ASTM
CVT
DEF
DT
fpm
DPF
GST
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
Hi-Lo
HST
m/s
PTO
RH/LH
ROPS
rpm
r/s
SAE
SCR
SMV

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.
General
Safety alert symbol
Master system warning
Fast
Slow
Creep
Read operator's manual
Lock
On (engaged)
Off (disengaged)
Service
Engine-related
Diesel fuel
Hour meter / 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 - rev limiter
Engine - over-speed
Engine - rpm memory A
Engine - rpm adjuster
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
Vehicle body-related
Travel direction - forward
Travel direction - rearward
Travel direction
4-wheel drive - on
4-wheel drive - on
4-wheel drive - automatic
Headland management system
Cruise control
Limp home
Escape
Operator presence control
Auto-transmission
Auto-transmission - sensitivity
Auto-transmission - road control
Auto-transmission - field control
Transmission oil filter
Low temperature regulation
Gear shifting warning
Clutch
Brake
Parking brake
Parking brake / brake oil
Air brake
Trailer brake warning
Differential lock
Differential lock - automatic
Steering wheel - tilt
Steering wheel - telescope
Automatic steering control
Steering oil filter
Front suspension
Front suspension - automatic
Front suspension - down
Front suspension - up
Front suspension - lock

PTO-related
PTO - off (disengaged)
PTO - on (engaged)
PTO - 540 rpm
PTO - 540E rpm
PTO - 1000 rpm
PTO - 1000E rpm
PTO - front
PTO - front
PTO - rear
PTO - rear
Hydraulic-related
Draft control
Position control
Hydraulic oil filter
Lift arm control - up / transport
Lift arm control - up
Lift arm control - down
Lift arm control - down
Lift arm control - block
Lift arm control - float
Lift arm control - lock
3-point lifting / lowering
Lift arm - height
Remote cylinder - retract
Remote cylinder - extend
Remote cylinder - float
Remote cylinder - lock
Remote cylinder - lock
Electric-related
Battery charging condition
Master lighting switch
Headlight - low beam
Headlight - high beam
Headlight - flashing
Work light
Position lamps
Turn signal
Turn signal - trailer
Hazard warning lights
Audible warning device
Beacon light
Windshield wiper
Windshield wiper - intermittent
Windshield washer
Rear window defroster

CONTENTS
SAFE OPERATION....................................................................................................................11
SERVICING OF TRACTOR .......................................................................................................27
WARRANTY........................................................................................................................................................ 28
SCRAPPING THE TRACTOR AND ITS PROCEDURE ..................................................................................... 28
SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................................................................29
SPECIFICATION TABLE..................................................................................................................................... 29
TRAVELING SPEEDS ........................................................................................................................................ 31
IMPLEMENT LIMITATIONS.......................................................................................................33
TRAILER LOAD CAPACITY ............................................................................................................................... 34
FRONT LOADER................................................................................................................................................ 35
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS .................................................................................37
SWITCHES AND HAND CONTROLS ................................................................................................................ 37
INSTRUMENT PANEL ........................................................................................................................................ 38
FOOT AND HAND CONTROLS ......................................................................................................................... 39
INTELLIPANEL™ CONTROL ....................................................................................................46
INSTRUMENT PANEL ........................................................................................................................................ 46
LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY (LCD) .................................................................................................................... 47
1. LCD initial setting....................................................................................................................................... 49
1.1 Setting the clock................................................................................................................................. 49
1.2 Setting the clock display ON/OFF ...................................................................................................... 50
1.3 Setting the working range of implement............................................................................................. 50
2. Setting the power shift transmission (Standard, Deluxe model) .............................................................. 50
2.1 Setting the automatic gear shift (road mode) ..................................................................................... 50
2.2 Setting the automatic gear shift (field mode)...................................................................................... 51
3. Basic information monitor and performance monitor................................................................................. 53
3.1 Modifying the information displayed on the basic information monitor............................................... 57
3.2 Modifying the information to display on the performance monitor...................................................... 57
3.3 Measuring distance ............................................................................................................................ 58
INDICATORS ...................................................................................................................................................... 60
1. Indicator color ............................................................................................................................................ 61
K-MONITOR MAIN MENU (PREMIUM AND PREMIUM KVT MODELS ONLY) ................................................ 61
1. Names of parts and their handling (K-monitor).......................................................................................... 62
2. Names of parts and their handling (K-monitor Pro) ................................................................................... 64
3. Basic procedures....................................................................................................................................... 66
3.1 Changing the screen settings............................................................................................................. 67
3.2 [F] buttons.......................................................................................................................................... 68
3.3 Function of the “Home” button ........................................................................................................... 68
3.4 Function of the [ESC] button.............................................................................................................. 68
4. System basic settings................................................................................................................................ 69
4.1 Calling up the setting screen (K-monitor)........................................................................................... 69
4.2 Calling up the setting screen (K-monitor Pro) .................................................................................... 69
4.3 Setting items and adjusting the setting mode screen......................................................................... 69
4.3.1 System settings (1) screen ........................................................................................................ 69
4.3.2 System settings (2) screen ........................................................................................................ 70
4.3.3 Time and date settings screen................................................................................................... 70
4.3.4 ISOBUS settings screen ............................................................................................................ 70
4.3.5 License confirmation screen ...................................................................................................... 71
5. Setting the 3-point hitch............................................................................................................................. 72
6. Setting the remote control valve ................................................................................................................ 74
6.1 Detailed settings of remote control valve ........................................................................................... 76
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7. Setting the drivability ................................................................................................................................. 77
8. Setting the PTO ......................................................................................................................................... 79
9. Setting the engine and power shift transmission (Premium model only).................................................. 80
9.1 Setting the traveling speed gear in the road mode ............................................................................ 81
9.2 Setting the traveling speed gear in the field mode ............................................................................. 81
9.3 Setting the auto shift sensitivity.......................................................................................................... 83
9.4 Setting the engine rev-limit................................................................................................................. 84
9.5 Setting the engine rpm memory ......................................................................................................... 84
10. Setting the engine and CVT (Premium KVT model only) ....................................................................... 85
10.1 Modifying the CVT sensitivity setting ............................................................................................... 86
10.2 Modifying the CVT response setting ................................................................................................ 86
10.3 Modifying the CVT low-range maximum speed setting.................................................................... 87
10.4 Cruise control speed setting............................................................................................................. 87
10.5 Setting the engine rev-limit............................................................................................................... 87
10.6 Setting the engine rpm memory ....................................................................................................... 87
11. Setting the headland management system.............................................................................................. 88
11.1 Preparations for recording the program............................................................................................ 88
11.2 Recording the program through actual tractor operation.................................................................. 89
11.3 Pre-program lead time and pre-program travel distance.................................................................. 89
11.4 Saving the program .......................................................................................................................... 90
11.5 Loading the program ........................................................................................................................ 91
11.6 Deleting the program ........................................................................................................................ 92
11.7 Modifying the program (lead time).................................................................................................... 92
11.8 Modifying the program (switching).................................................................................................... 93
11.9 Headland management system program list .................................................................................... 95
12. Operating conditions.............................................................................................................................. 100
12.1 Calling up the data screen and preparation ................................................................................... 100
12.2 Selecting and registering recorded data items............................................................................... 101
12.3 Recordable data items ................................................................................................................... 101
12.4 Setting the operating conditions and beginning recording ............................................................. 102
12.5 Record status indicators................................................................................................................. 102
K-MONITOR SUB-MENU (PREMIUM AND PREMIUM KVT MODELS ONLY) ............................................... 102
1. Live view camera..................................................................................................................................... 103
2. Calculator ................................................................................................................................................ 103
3. Initial setting............................................................................................................................................. 103
4. Data import and export ............................................................................................................................ 103
4.1 Exporting procedure......................................................................................................................... 103
4.2 Importing procedure ......................................................................................................................... 104
5. Screenshot .............................................................................................................................................. 104
6. Failure messages .................................................................................................................................... 105
PRE-OPERATION CHECK ......................................................................................................106
DAILY CHECK .................................................................................................................................................. 106
SERVICE INSPECT INDICATOR ..................................................................................................................... 106
1. Checking the items reaching the maintenance interval ........................................................................... 106
2. Resetting the maintenance hour.............................................................................................................. 108
OPERATING THE ENGINE .....................................................................................................109
EXHAUST AFTERTREATMENT DEVICES...................................................................................................... 109
1. Dual exhaust aftertreatment devices ....................................................................................................... 109
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) MUFFLER .......................................................................................... 109
1. Handling points........................................................................................................................................ 109
2. DPF regeneration process....................................................................................................................... 110
3. Operating procedure for auto regeneration mode ....................................................................................111
3.1 PM warning level and required procedures...................................................................................... 112
4. Operating procedure for regeneration inhibit mode................................................................................. 113
4.1 PM warning level and required procedures...................................................................................... 114
5. Operating procedure for parked regeneration ......................................................................................... 115
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6. Tips on diesel particulate filter (DPF) regeneration ................................................................................. 116
SELECTIVE CATALYTIC REDUCTION (SCR) MUFFLER............................................................................... 116
1. Outline of the SCR................................................................................................................................... 116
2. DEF/AdBlue®........................................................................................................................................... 116
3. Warning indication and countermeasures ............................................................................................... 117
3.1 SCR system inducement display on the LCD .................................................................................. 117
3.2 SCR system icon on inducement display......................................................................................... 117
3.3 SCR system inducement display and measures.............................................................................. 118
4. Storing and handling DEF/AdBlue®......................................................................................................... 121
STARTING THE ENGINE ................................................................................................................................. 121
1. Setting the battery switch ........................................................................................................................ 121
2. Engine starting procedure ....................................................................................................................... 121
STARTING THE ENGINE IN COLD WEATHER............................................................................................... 122
1. Antifrost heater for oil separator (if equipped) ......................................................................................... 122
2. Block heater (if equipped)........................................................................................................................ 122
3. Engine low temperature regulation.......................................................................................................... 122
4. DEF/AdBlue® freeze warning .................................................................................................................. 123
STOPPING THE ENGINE................................................................................................................................. 123
WARMING UP THE ENGINE ........................................................................................................................... 123
1. Warm-up and transmission fluid at low temperature range ..................................................................... 123
2. Transmission low temperature (premium KVT model only) ................................................................... 124
JUMP STARTING ............................................................................................................................................. 124
ENGINE OPERATION ...................................................................................................................................... 125
1. Key switch ............................................................................................................................................... 125
2. Engine power boost................................................................................................................................. 125
3. Rev-limiter control setting ........................................................................................................................ 125
4. RPM dual memory setting ....................................................................................................................... 126
4.1 Setting the speeds (Standard and Deluxe models) ........................................................................ 128
4.2 Setting the speeds (Premium and Premium KVT models) ............................................................ 128
4.3 Canceling the setting (all models) .................................................................................................... 129
OPERATING THE TRACTOR..................................................................................................130
OPERATING NEW TRACTOR ......................................................................................................................... 130
1. Do not operate the tractor at full speed for the first 50 hours .................................................................. 130
2. Changing lubricating oil for new tractors ................................................................................................. 130
BOARDING AND LEAVING THE TRACTOR ................................................................................................... 130
OPERATOR'S POSITION CONTROLS............................................................................................................ 130
1. Operator's seat ........................................................................................................................................ 130
2. Operator presence control (OPC) system ............................................................................................... 132
3. Seat belt .................................................................................................................................................. 132
4. Instructional seat (if equipped) ................................................................................................................ 133
4.1 Precautions in using the instructional seat....................................................................................... 133
5. Steering adjustment................................................................................................................................. 134
6. Extendable mirror .................................................................................................................................... 134
7. 2-sided mirror (if equipped) ..................................................................................................................... 134
8. Heater for rear view mirror (if equipped).................................................................................................. 134
9. Remote control mirror (if equipped)......................................................................................................... 135
LIGHT CONTROLS........................................................................................................................................... 135
1. Lights ....................................................................................................................................................... 135
1.1 Light switch (without repeat headlight type) ..................................................................................... 135
1.2 Light switch (with repeat headlight type) .......................................................................................... 136
2. Turn signal switch and hazard light switch .............................................................................................. 137
2.1 Horn button ...................................................................................................................................... 137
3. Work light switch...................................................................................................................................... 137
4. Beacon light switch.................................................................................................................................. 138
BRAKE CONTROLS......................................................................................................................................... 138
1. Foot brake ............................................................................................................................................... 138
1.1 4WD braking system (4WD model).................................................................................................. 139
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2. Parking brake .......................................................................................................................................... 139
2.1 When towing a dual-line trailer brake type trailer ............................................................................. 140
3. Trailer brake............................................................................................................................................. 140
3.1 Confirmation..................................................................................................................................... 140
3.2 Hydraulic trailer brake ...................................................................................................................... 140
3.3 Pneumatic trailer brake .................................................................................................................... 140
3.3.1 Inspecting the pneumatic pressure.......................................................................................... 141
3.4 Trailer brake warning indicator ......................................................................................................... 141
TRAVEL CONTROLS ....................................................................................................................................... 141
1. Clutch pedal............................................................................................................................................. 141
2. Hand throttle ............................................................................................................................................ 142
3. Foot throttle ............................................................................................................................................. 142
4. Shuttle lever............................................................................................................................................. 142
5. Shuttle button .......................................................................................................................................... 143
6. Shuttle neutral button .............................................................................................................................. 143
7. Creep speed (if equipped) ....................................................................................................................... 144
8. 4WD and AUTO 4WD switch................................................................................................................... 145
8.1 Selection of 4WD modes.................................................................................................................. 145
8.2 Switching of 4WD modes ................................................................................................................. 145
8.3 4WD indicator................................................................................................................................... 146
8.4 Front-wheel drive usage................................................................................................................... 146
9. Differential lock ........................................................................................................................................ 146
9.1 Selection of differential lock modes.................................................................................................. 146
9.2 Switching of differential lock modes ................................................................................................. 146
9.3 Differential lock indicator .................................................................................................................. 147
POWER SHIFT TRANSMISSION CONTROL .................................................................................................. 148
1. Switching the operation modes ............................................................................................................... 148
2. Switching the auto shift modes................................................................................................................ 149
3. Traveling speeds ..................................................................................................................................... 150
3.1 Setting the traveling speed gear in the road mode (Standard, Deluxe model)............................... 150
3.2 Setting the main gear shift range in the field mode (Standard, Deluxe model) .............................. 150
3.3 Setting the range gear shift in the field mode (Standard, Deluxe model) ....................................... 151
3.4 Setting the traveling speed range in the road mode (Premium model)........................................... 151
3.5 Setting the main gear shift range in the field mode (Premium model) ............................................ 152
3.6 Setting the range gear shift in the field mode (Premium model) ..................................................... 153
4. Operating in the manual mode ................................................................................................................ 153
4.1 Operating the main gear shift........................................................................................................... 153
4.2 Operating the range gear shift ......................................................................................................... 154
5. Example of operation on combined auto-shift-and-manual mode ........................................................... 154
6. Setting the auto shift sensitivity ............................................................................................................... 154
7. Limp home switch.................................................................................................................................... 155
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (CVT) CONTROL.................................................................. 156
1. Traveling operation .................................................................................................................................. 156
1.1 Main shift.......................................................................................................................................... 157
1.2 Mode shift......................................................................................................................................... 157
1.3 Modifying the maximum traveling speed.......................................................................................... 157
2. Operation of the automatic mode ............................................................................................................ 158
3. Operation of the manual engine speed setting mode.............................................................................. 159
4. Setting the continuously variable transmission (CVT) sensitivity ............................................................ 160
5. Setting the continuously variable transmission (CVT) response ............................................................. 161
6. Cruise control .......................................................................................................................................... 161
6.1 Setting the cruise control.................................................................................................................. 161
6.2 Clearing the cruise control ............................................................................................................... 162
7. Ratio lock button...................................................................................................................................... 162
8. Limp home switch.................................................................................................................................... 162
STOPPING THE TRACTOR ............................................................................................................................. 163
CHECK DURING DRIVING .............................................................................................................................. 163
1. Engine over-speed limiting indicator........................................................................................................ 163
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2. Gear shifting warning indicator (Standard, Deluxe, Premium models only).......................................... 163
3. Easy Checker™ ...................................................................................................................................... 164
4. Fuel gauge............................................................................................................................................... 166
5. DEF/AdBlue® gauge................................................................................................................................ 166
6. Pneumatic pressure gauge (if equipped)................................................................................................. 166
7. Coolant temperature gauge..................................................................................................................... 166
8. Tachometer.............................................................................................................................................. 167
HEADLAND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM............................................................................................................ 167
1. Programming the headland management system................................................................................... 168
2. Loading a program to the program code ................................................................................................. 168
3. Handling the headland management system .......................................................................................... 168
FRONT SUSPENSION (IF EQUIPPED)........................................................................................................... 170
1. Front suspension modes ......................................................................................................................... 171
2. Switching of the modes ........................................................................................................................... 171
3. How to read the suspension indicator ..................................................................................................... 172
4. Traveling speed and modes .................................................................................................................... 172
PARKING THE TRACTOR................................................................................................................................ 172
1. Trailer operation....................................................................................................................................... 172
OPERATING TECHNIQUES............................................................................................................................. 173
1. Operating the tractor on a road ............................................................................................................... 173
2. Operating on slopes and rough terrain .................................................................................................... 173
3. Transporting the tractor safely ................................................................................................................. 173
4. Directions for the use of power steering .................................................................................................. 174
PTO ..........................................................................................................................................175
REAR PTO OPERATION.................................................................................................................................. 175
1. PTO clutch control switch ........................................................................................................................ 175
1.1 PTO clutch indicator......................................................................................................................... 175
1.2 PTO rpm display............................................................................................................................... 176
2. External switch for rear PTO.................................................................................................................... 176
3. PTO operating mode selector lever and PTO gear shift lever ................................................................. 176
4. 1000 rpm PTO shaft ................................................................................................................................ 177
5. PTO shaft cover and shaft cap ................................................................................................................ 178
6. Auto PTO operation (Premium and Premium KVT models).................................................................. 179
FRONT PTO OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) ..................................................................................................... 180
1. PTO clutch control switch ........................................................................................................................ 180
1.1 PTO clutch indicator......................................................................................................................... 180
1.2 PTO rpm display............................................................................................................................... 180
2. PTO shaft cover and shaft cap ................................................................................................................ 181
3-POINT HITCH AND DRAWBAR...........................................................................................182
THE 3-POINT HITCH SETUP........................................................................................................................... 183
1. Adjusting lateral float ............................................................................................................................... 183
2. Selecting the top link mounting holes ...................................................................................................... 183
3. Drawbar ................................................................................................................................................... 184
4. Remote hitch “UP” switch and “DOWN” switch ....................................................................................... 184
5. Lifting rod................................................................................................................................................. 184
6. Top link .................................................................................................................................................... 185
7. Stabilizer.................................................................................................................................................. 185
8. Sway limitation plate................................................................................................................................ 185
9. Telescopic lower links .............................................................................................................................. 186
DRAWBAR........................................................................................................................................................ 186
1. Adjusting drawbar length ......................................................................................................................... 186
2. Swing drawbar......................................................................................................................................... 186
FRONT 3-POINT HITCH (IF EQUIPPED) ........................................................................................................ 186
1. Lift control ................................................................................................................................................ 187
2. Remote hitch “UP” switch and “DOWN” switch (if equipped) .................................................................. 187
3. Switching of the hydraulic valve .............................................................................................................. 188
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4. Lower link ................................................................................................................................................ 188
5. Top link .................................................................................................................................................... 189
HYDRAULIC UNIT...................................................................................................................190
3-POINT HITCH CONTROL SYSTEM.............................................................................................................. 190
1. Terminology (Standard, Deluxe models)................................................................................................ 190
2. Terminology (Premium and Premium KVT models) .............................................................................. 191
3. 3-point hitch lock button........................................................................................................................... 192
4. Position and mix draft mode select.......................................................................................................... 192
5. Depth control adjustment dial (hydraulic dial).......................................................................................... 193
6. Position control ........................................................................................................................................ 193
7. Mix draft control ....................................................................................................................................... 194
8. Float control............................................................................................................................................. 194
9. Lift arm top limit adjustment..................................................................................................................... 194
10. 3-point hitch lowering speed adjustment ............................................................................................... 195
11. 3-point quick raise and lower switches .................................................................................................. 196
12. 3-point hitch's position lock.................................................................................................................... 197
13. Ride control ........................................................................................................................................... 197
AUXILIARY HYDRAULICS ............................................................................................................................... 197
1. Power-beyond type hydraulic outlet for Deluxe, Premium and Premium KVT models (if equipped).... 198
2. Hydraulic drain port ................................................................................................................................. 198
REMOTE HYDRAULIC CONTROL SYSTEM................................................................................................... 198
1. Operation of Standard and Deluxe models............................................................................................ 198
1.1 Controls of remote valves ................................................................................................................ 198
1.2 Remote control valve ....................................................................................................................... 199
1.3 Flow control valve ............................................................................................................................ 199
1.4 Remote control valve lever............................................................................................................... 200
2. Operation of Premium and Premium KVT models ................................................................................ 201
2.1 Controls of remote valves ................................................................................................................ 201
2.2 Remote control valve lock button ..................................................................................................... 202
2.3 Detailed setting of remote control valve ........................................................................................... 202
2.4 Remote control valve switch ............................................................................................................ 203
2.5 Joystick for remote control valve and loader (loader model)............................................................ 203
2.6 Controls for the remote control valves on the rear fender (if equipped)........................................... 204
3. Common operation for all models............................................................................................................ 204
3.1 Connecting cylinder and hydraulic motor ......................................................................................... 204
3.2 Remote control valve coupler........................................................................................................... 205
3.3 Remote couplers spillage collector .................................................................................................. 206
4. Hydraulic control unit use reference chart ............................................................................................... 207
TIRES, WHEELS AND BALLAST...........................................................................................209
TIRES................................................................................................................................................................ 209
1. Inflation pressure ..................................................................................................................................... 209
2. Jack point ................................................................................................................................................ 210
3. Safe replacement of the wheel ................................................................................................................ 211
WHEEL ADJUSTMENT .................................................................................................................................... 211
1. Adjusting front wheels with 4-wheel drive................................................................................................ 212
2. Adjusting the front wheel turning stopper bolt ......................................................................................... 213
3. Adjusting rear wheels with flange type axle............................................................................................. 214
4. Adjusting wheels with bar type axle......................................................................................................... 215
DUAL TIRES (IF EQUIPPED)........................................................................................................................... 216
1. Bar type axle............................................................................................................................................ 216
2. Flange type axle ...................................................................................................................................... 217
BALLAST .......................................................................................................................................................... 217
1. Front ballast............................................................................................................................................. 217
1.1 Front end weights (option) ............................................................................................................... 217
2. Rear ballast for single tires ...................................................................................................................... 217
2.1 Rear wheel weights (option)............................................................................................................. 217
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2.2 Liquid ballast in rear tires ................................................................................................................. 218
2.3 Monolithic block (if equipped)........................................................................................................... 218
2.4 Maximum masses ............................................................................................................................ 218
CAB OPERATION....................................................................................................................219
CAB CLASSIFICATION AND MAINTENANCE................................................................................................. 219
DOORS AND WINDOWS ................................................................................................................................. 219
1. Locking and unlocking the door............................................................................................................... 219
2. Opening the door..................................................................................................................................... 219
3. Rear window............................................................................................................................................ 220
4. Sun roof ................................................................................................................................................... 220
5. Emergency exit........................................................................................................................................ 220
DOME LIGHT.................................................................................................................................................... 220
SPOT LIGHT (IF EQUIPPED)........................................................................................................................... 221
WIPER .............................................................................................................................................................. 221
1. Front wiper and washer switch ................................................................................................................ 221
2. Rear wiper and washer switch................................................................................................................. 221
3. Using the wipers in cold season .............................................................................................................. 221
AIR CONDITIONER.......................................................................................................................................... 222
1. Airflow...................................................................................................................................................... 222
2. Air control vent......................................................................................................................................... 222
2.1 Dashboard air outlet......................................................................................................................... 222
2.2 Rear air outlet................................................................................................................................... 222
3. Control panel ........................................................................................................................................... 223
3.1 Mode switch ..................................................................................................................................... 223
3.2 Temperature control dial................................................................................................................... 223
3.3 Blower switch ................................................................................................................................... 223
3.4 Air conditioner switch ....................................................................................................................... 223
3.5 Recirculation or fresh air selection switch ........................................................................................ 223
4. Operation................................................................................................................................................. 223
4.1 Heating............................................................................................................................................. 223
4.2 Cooling or dehumidifying-heating..................................................................................................... 224
4.3 Defrosting or demisting .................................................................................................................... 225
REAR DEFOGGER WITH TIMER (IF EQUIPPED).......................................................................................... 225
ACCESSORIES ................................................................................................................................................ 226
1. Trailer electrical outlet.............................................................................................................................. 226
2. ISOBUS socket (Premium and Premium KVT models only) ................................................................. 227
3. Electrical outlet socket............................................................................................................................. 227
4. ISOBUS monitor socket (Premium and Premium KVT models only) .................................................... 228
5. Signal socket according to ISO standard 11786 (Premium and Premium KVT models only) ............... 228
6. Cigarette lighter ....................................................................................................................................... 228
INSTALLING THE IMPLEMENT CONTROL BOX ............................................................................................ 229
BEACON LIGHT ............................................................................................................................................... 229
MAINTENANCE.......................................................................................................................230
SERVICE INTERVALS...................................................................................................................................... 230
MAINTENANCE ITEMS CHART....................................................................................................................... 231
LUBRICANTS, FUEL AND COOLANT ............................................................................................................. 233
1. Biodiesel fuel (BDF) B0-B20.................................................................................................................... 235
PERIODIC SERVICE ...............................................................................................................237
WASTE DISPOSAL .......................................................................................................................................... 237
HOW TO OPEN THE HOOD ............................................................................................................................ 237
1. Hood ........................................................................................................................................................ 237
2. Side cover................................................................................................................................................ 237
DAILY CHECK .................................................................................................................................................. 238
1. Walk around inspection ........................................................................................................................... 238
2. Checking and refueling............................................................................................................................ 238
3. Checking antifrost heater for oil separator (if equipped).......................................................................... 238
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4. Checking DEF/AdBlue® level and adding fluid ........................................................................................ 239
5. Checking pneumatic brake pressure (if equipped) .................................................................................. 240
6. Checking water separator........................................................................................................................ 240
7. Checking engine oil level......................................................................................................................... 241
8. Checking transmission fluid level ............................................................................................................ 241
9. Checking coolant level............................................................................................................................. 242
10. Cleaning grill, radiator, and cooler ......................................................................................................... 242
11. Checking DPF/SCR muffler ................................................................................................................... 243
12. Checking brake pedal............................................................................................................................ 244
13. Checking parking brake......................................................................................................................... 244
14. Checking gauges, meter and Easy Checker™...................................................................................... 244
15. Checking headlight, turn signal light, hazard light, and so on ............................................................... 244
16. Checking seat belt ................................................................................................................................. 244
17. Checking movable parts ........................................................................................................................ 244
INITIAL 5, 10, 25, AND 50 HOURS .................................................................................................................. 244
1. Tightening bar axle torque ....................................................................................................................... 245
INITIAL 50 HOURS........................................................................................................................................... 245
1. Changing engine oil................................................................................................................................. 245
2. Replacing engine oil filter ........................................................................................................................ 245
3. Checking fan belt..................................................................................................................................... 245
4. Replacing transmission oil filter ............................................................................................................... 245
EVERY 50 HOURS........................................................................................................................................... 245
1. Checking neutral circuit ........................................................................................................................... 245
1.1 Preparation before testing................................................................................................................ 245
1.2 Testing engine start system.............................................................................................................. 245
1.3 Testing transmission (neutral) control .............................................................................................. 246
1.4 Testing hydraulic up/down (lock) control .......................................................................................... 246
1.5 Testing remote hydraulic control (Premium and Premium KVT models) ....................................... 246
1.6 Testing external rear PTO switch control.......................................................................................... 247
1.7 Testing operator presence control (OPC) system of PTO................................................................ 247
1.8 Testing operator presence control (OPC) system of shuttle lever (Standard, Premium models)... 248
1.9 Testing operator presence control (OPC) system of shuttle lever (Premium KVT model) .............. 249
2. Checking wheel bolt torque ..................................................................................................................... 249
3. Checking tie-rod dust cover..................................................................................................................... 249
4. Checking air brake for trailer (if equipped) .............................................................................................. 250
EVERY 100 HOURS......................................................................................................................................... 250
1. Cleaning air cleaner primary element...................................................................................................... 250
1.1 Cleaning pre-cleaner tubes .............................................................................................................. 250
1.2 Replacing secondary element.......................................................................................................... 251
2. Lubricating grease fittings........................................................................................................................ 251
3. Adjusting brake pedal .............................................................................................................................. 252
3.1 Checking brake pedal free travel ..................................................................................................... 252
3.2 Checking brake pedal stroke............................................................................................................ 253
3.3 Checking equalizer working level (anti-imbalance device)............................................................... 253
4. Adjusting parking brake lever .................................................................................................................. 253
5. Checking battery condition ...................................................................................................................... 253
5.1 Charging the battery......................................................................................................................... 254
5.2 Directions for battery storage ........................................................................................................... 254
5.3 How to detach the battery ................................................................................................................ 254
6. Checking front PTO oil (if equipped)........................................................................................................ 255
EVERY 200 HOURS......................................................................................................................................... 255
1. Draining fuel tank water........................................................................................................................... 255
2. Adjusting toe-in........................................................................................................................................ 256
2.1 Adjusting toe-in procedure ............................................................................................................... 256
3. Cleaning inner air filter............................................................................................................................. 256
4. Cleaning fresh air filter............................................................................................................................. 256
4.1 Cleaning the filter ............................................................................................................................. 257
EVERY 250 HOURS......................................................................................................................................... 257
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1. Cleaning pre-fuel filter ............................................................................................................................. 257
2. Replacing fuel filter .................................................................................................................................. 258
3. Checking fuel line .................................................................................................................................... 258
EVERY 400 HOURS......................................................................................................................................... 259
1. Checking fan belt tension ........................................................................................................................ 259
1.1 Replacing the belt ............................................................................................................................ 259
2. Cleaning water separator ........................................................................................................................ 260
3. Cleaning fuel solenoid pump element ..................................................................................................... 261
INITIAL 500 HOURS......................................................................................................................................... 261
1. Changing transmission fluid .................................................................................................................... 261
2. Changing rear axle case oil ..................................................................................................................... 261
3. Replacing transmission oil filter ............................................................................................................... 261
EVERY 500 HOURS......................................................................................................................................... 262
1. Changing engine oil................................................................................................................................. 262
2. Replacing engine oil filter ........................................................................................................................ 262
3. Replacing hydraulic oil filter (suction) ...................................................................................................... 262
4. Replacing hydraulic oil filter (return) ........................................................................................................ 264
5. Replacing power steering oil filter............................................................................................................ 264
6. Checking radiator hose and clamp .......................................................................................................... 265
6.1 Overheating countermeasures......................................................................................................... 266
7. Checking intake air line ........................................................................................................................... 266
8. Checking brake hose............................................................................................................................... 266
9. Checking differential lock hose................................................................................................................ 266
10. Checking lift cylinder hose..................................................................................................................... 267
11. Checking power steering line................................................................................................................. 267
12. Checking oil cooler line.......................................................................................................................... 267
13. Checking front suspension hose ........................................................................................................... 267
14. Checking air conditioner pipe and hose ................................................................................................ 268
15. Checking air conditioner drive belt ........................................................................................................ 268
15.1 Replacing the belt .......................................................................................................................... 268
16. Changing front PTO oil (if equipped) ..................................................................................................... 269
EVERY 1000 HOURS....................................................................................................................................... 269
1. Changing transmission fluid .................................................................................................................... 269
2. Replacing transmission oil filter ............................................................................................................... 270
3. Changing rear axle case oil ..................................................................................................................... 271
4. Changing front differential case oil .......................................................................................................... 272
5. Changing front axle gear case oil ............................................................................................................ 272
6. Adjusting engine valve clearance ............................................................................................................ 273
EVERY 1000 HOURS OR 1 YEAR................................................................................................................... 273
1. Replacing air cleaner primary element and secondary element.............................................................. 273
2. Checking exhaust manifold ..................................................................................................................... 273
EVERY 1500 HOURS....................................................................................................................................... 273
1. Cleaning fuel injector nozzle tip............................................................................................................... 273
2. Checking DEF/AdBlue® injector tip ......................................................................................................... 273
3. Checking DEF/AdBlue® line .................................................................................................................... 273
4. Replacing oil separator element .............................................................................................................. 273
5. Checking positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve.............................................................................. 273
6. Checking and cleaning EGR cooler......................................................................................................... 274
7. Checking accumulator (front suspension type) ....................................................................................... 274
EVERY 2000 HOURS OR 2 YEARS ................................................................................................................ 274
1. Flushing cooling system and changing coolant ....................................................................................... 274
2. Antifreeze ................................................................................................................................................ 275
EVERY 3000 HOURS....................................................................................................................................... 275
1. Checking turbocharger ............................................................................................................................ 275
2. Checking supply pump ............................................................................................................................ 275
3. Checking and cleaning EGR system ....................................................................................................... 275
4. Checking DEF/AdBlue® injector .............................................................................................................. 275
5. Replacing DEF/AdBlue® pump filter ........................................................................................................ 276
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EVERY 4000 HOURS....................................................................................................................................... 276
1. Cleaning DPF muffler .............................................................................................................................. 276
EVERY 1 YEAR ................................................................................................................................................ 276
1. Checking DPF differential pressure sensor pipe ..................................................................................... 276
2. Checking EGR pipe ................................................................................................................................. 276
3. Checking oil separator hose .................................................................................................................... 276
4. Checking antifrost heater for oil separator (if equipped).......................................................................... 276
5. Checking CAB isolation cushion.............................................................................................................. 276
EVERY 2 YEARS.............................................................................................................................................. 276
1. Replacing DPF differential pressure sensor hose ................................................................................... 276
2. Replacing boost sensor hose .................................................................................................................. 276
3. Replacing fuel hose ................................................................................................................................. 276
EVERY 3 YEARS.............................................................................................................................................. 277
1. Replacing parking brake cable ................................................................................................................ 277
EVERY 4 YEARS.............................................................................................................................................. 277
1. Replacing radiator hose (water pipes)..................................................................................................... 277
2. Replacing intake air line .......................................................................................................................... 277
3. Replacing oil separator hose ................................................................................................................... 277
4. Replacing oil cooler line........................................................................................................................... 277
5. Replacing power steering line ................................................................................................................. 277
6. Replacing lift cylinder hose...................................................................................................................... 277
7. Replacing suspension hose (front suspension type) ............................................................................... 277
8. Replacing differential lock hose............................................................................................................... 277
9. Replacing brake hose.............................................................................................................................. 277
10. Replacing air conditioner hose .............................................................................................................. 277
SERVICE AS REQUIRED................................................................................................................................. 277
1. Bleeding fuel system ............................................................................................................................... 277
2. Bleeding brake system ............................................................................................................................ 278
3. Replacing fuses ....................................................................................................................................... 279
4. Replacing light bulb ................................................................................................................................. 282
5. Replacing head lamp............................................................................................................................... 282
6. Lubricating points for door and window ................................................................................................... 282
7. Adding washer liquid ............................................................................................................................... 282
8. Checking amount of refrigerant (gas) ...................................................................................................... 282
9. Washing the tractor.................................................................................................................................. 283
STORAGE................................................................................................................................285
TRACTOR STORAGE ...................................................................................................................................... 285
REMOVING THE TRACTOR FROM STORAGE.............................................................................................. 285
TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................................................................................286
ELECTRIC CONTROLLER TROUBLE SHOOTING......................................................................................... 286
OPTIONS .................................................................................................................................293
OPTIONS.......................................................................................................................................................... 293
APPENDICES ..........................................................................................................................294
MAXIMUM MASSES......................................................................................................................................... 294
1. Maximum permissible load of the tire ...................................................................................................... 294
INDEX.......................................................................................................................................295
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SAFE OPERATION
Careful operation is your best insurance against an
accident.
Read and understand this manual carefully before
operating the tractor.
All operators, no matter how much experience they
may have, should read this and other related manuals
before operating the tractor or any implement attached
to it. It is the owner's obligation to instruct all operators
in safe operation.
BEFORE OPERATING THE
TRACTOR
Know your equipment and its limitations. Read this
entire manual before attempting to start and operate
the tractor.
1. General
• Pay special attention to the safety labels on the
tractor.
• Do not operate the tractor or any implement
attached to it while under the influence of alcohol,
medication, controlled substances or while fatigued.
• Before allowing other people to use your tractor,
explain how to operate and have them read this
manual before operation.
• Never wear loose, torn, or bulky clothing around the
tractor. It may catch on moving parts or controls,
leading to the risk of an accident.
Use additional safety items, such as a hard hat,
safety boots or shoes, eye and hearing protection,
gloves and so on, as appropriate or required.
• Do not allow passengers to ride on any part of the
tractor at any time. The operator must remain in the
tractor seat during operation.
• Check brakes, clutch, linkage pins and other
mechanical parts for improper adjustment and
wear. Replace worn or damaged parts promptly.
Check the tightness of all nuts and bolts regularly.
(See MAINTENANCE on page 230.)
• Keep your tractor clean. Dirt, grease, and trash
buildup may contribute to fires and lead to personal
injury.
• Use only implements meeting the specifications
listed in this manual or implements approved by
Kubota. (See IMPLEMENT LIMITATIONS on page
33.)
• Use proper weights on the front or rear of the
tractor to reduce the risk of upsets. When using the
front loader, put an implement or ballast on the 3-
point hitch to maintain proper balance and braking.
Follow the safe operating procedures specified in
the implement or attachment manual.
• The narrower the tread, the greater the risk of a
tractor upset. For maximum stability, adjust the
wheels to the widest practical tread width for your
application.
(See TIRES, WHEELS AND BALLAST on page
209.)
(1) Rear wheels (A) Tread width
• Do not modify the tractor. Unauthorized
modification may affect the function of the tractor,
which may result in personal injury.
2. CAB and ROPS
• Kubota recommends the use of a CAB or roll-over
protective structures (ROPS) and seat belt in
almost all applications. This combination will reduce
the risk of serious injury or death, should the tractor
be upset. Check for overhead clearance which may
interfere with a CAB or ROPS.
• If the CAB or ROPS is loosened or removed for any
reason, make sure that all parts are reinstalled
correctly before operating the tractor.
• Never modify or repair any structural member of a
CAB or ROPS because welding, bending, drilling,
grinding, or cutting may weaken the structure.
• If any structural member of the CAB or ROPS is
damaged, replace the entire structure at your local
KUBOTA Dealer.
• Always use the seat belt if the tractor has a CAB or
ROPS. Do not use the seat belt if there is no
ROPS. Check the seat belt regularly and replace if
frayed or damaged.
• The CAB is not tested for FOPS (falling object
protection structure).
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(1) CAB
(2) Seat belt
• Front loader must be used with the sun roof closed.
• The CAB fulfills the requirements of category type
2.
• The air delivery and filtration system of the category
2 CAB protects against airborne and sedimented
solid particles.
• The CAB provides protection against dust but not
against aerosols and vapors.
• The CAB cannot be used under conditions repairing
protection against aerosols and vapors.
OPERATING THE TRACTOR
Operator safety is a priority. Safe operation, specifically
with respect to overturning hazards, entails
understanding the equipment and environmental
conditions at the time of use.
Some prohibited uses which can affect overturning
hazards include traveling and turning with implements,
loads carried too high and so on. This manual sets forth
some of the obvious risks, but the list is not, and cannot
be, exhaustive. It is the operator's responsibility to be
alert for any equipment or environmental condition that
could compromise safe operation.
1. Starting to operate the tractor
• Always sit in the operator's seat when starting
engine or operating levers or controls. Adjust seat
per instructions in the operating the tractor section.
Never start engine while standing on the ground.
• Before starting the engine, make sure that all levers
(including auxiliary control levers) are in their
neutral positions and that the parking brake is
engaged. Fasten the seat belt if the tractor has a
CAB, a fixed ROPS or a foldable ROPS in the
upright and locked position.
• Do not start engine by shorting across starter
terminals or bypassing the safety start switch. The
machine may start in gear and move if the normal
starting circuitry is bypassed.
• Do not operate or idle the engine in a non-
ventilated area. Carbon monoxide gas is colorless,
odorless, and deadly.
• Check before each use that the operator presence
controls (OPC) are functioning correctly.
Test the safety systems.
(See Checking neutral circuit on page 245.)
Do not operate unless they are functioning
correctly.
2. Working the tractor
• Pull only from the drawbar. Never hitch to axle
housing or any other point except the drawbar;
such arrangements will increase the risk of serious
personal injury or death due to a tractor upset.
(1) Drawbar
• For trailing PTO-driven implements, set the drawbar
to the towing position.
•Attach pulled or towed loads to the drawbar only.
• Keep all shields and guards in place. Replace any
that are missing or damaged.
• Avoid sudden starts. To avoid upsets, slow down
when turning, on uneven ground, and before
stopping.
• The tractor cannot turn with the differential locked
and attempting to do so could be dangerous.
• Do not operate near ditches, holes, embankments,
or other ground surface features which may
collapse under the tractor's weight. The risk of
tractor upset is even higher when the ground is
loose or wet. Tall grass can hide obstacles; walk the
area first to be sure.
• Watch where you are going at all times. Watch for
and avoid obstacles. Be alert at row ends, near
trees, and other obstructions.
• When working in groups, always let the others
know what you are going to do before you do it.
• Never try to get on or off a moving tractor.
• Always sit in the operator's seat when operating
levers or controls.
• Do not stand between tractor and implement or
trailed vehicle unless the parking brake is applied.
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• Never utilize the headland management system, if
anyone is in the work area of the tractor.
• Do not operate the tractor when there is a
possibility of lightning. Even if the tractor is
equipped with a CAB, the operator is not protected
from lightning.
• Whenever the tractor is operated in reverse,
confirm visibility to the rear.
3. Instructional seat (if equipped)
• Always wear your seat belt and stabilize your body
by holding the handrail on the CAB frame.
• It is not intended to carry children nor any other
person for any other purpose.
• The left-hand door must be closed at all time
whenever the instructional seat is occupied and the
tractor is in motion.
• Do not permit others to ride, except on the
designated instructional seat.
• Use caution to avoid the risks of obstructing
operator's view, falling from the machine and
interfering with controls.
• Do not start and stop the tractor suddenly, nor take
a sharp turn.
• Do not use the instructional seat if the seat belt or
the door lock fails to function.
• Do not use the instructional seat for transport.
• When opening or closing the door while being
seated in the instructional seat, move the door
slowly. This is to prevent his or her hand(s) from
getting caught by the door or his or her body to hit
against the door.
4. Safety for children
Tragedy can occur if the operator is not alert to the
presence of children. Children generally are attracted to
machines and the work they do.
• Never assume that children will remain where you
last saw them.
• Keep children out of the work area and under the
watchful eye of another responsible adult.
• Be alert and shut your machine down if children
enter the work area.
• Never carry children on your machine. There is no
safe place for them to ride. They may fall off and be
run over or interfere with your control of the
machine.
• Never allow children to operate the machine even
under adult supervision.
• Never allow children to play on the machine or on
the implement.
• Use extra caution when backing up. Look behind
and down to make sure area is clear before
moving.
5. Operating on slopes
Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and
tip-over accidents, which can result in severe injury or
death. All slopes require extra caution.
• To avoid upsets, always back up steep slopes. If
you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy
on it, do not operate on it. Stay off slopes too steep
for safe operation.
• Driving forward out of a ditch, mired condition or up
a steep slope increases the risk of rear rollovers.
Always back out of these situations. Extra caution is
required with 4-wheel drive models because their
increased traction can give the operator false
confidence in the tractor's ability to climb slopes.
• Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual. Do
not make sudden changes in speed, direction or
braking, nor make sudden motions with the steering
wheel.
• Avoid disengaging the clutch or changing gears
when climbing or going down a slope. If on a slope,
disengaging the clutch or changing gears to neutral
could cause the loss of control.
• Special attention should be paid to the weight and
location of implements and loads as such will affect
the stability of the tractor.
• To improve stability on slopes, set the widest
possible wheel tread.
(See TIRES, WHEELS AND BALLAST on page
209.)
Follow the recommendations for proper ballasting.
• To avoid free wheeling:
– Do not shift the shuttle lever while on a slope.
– Stop completely by using the brakes and by
depressing the clutch pedal, then shift the
shuttle lever.
– Start off after selecting shuttle direction, by
releasing the clutch pedal.
• When driving down a slope, ensure that 4-wheel
drive is engaged to increase traction and braking
efficacy (if equipped).
6. Driving the tractor on the road
• Lock the 2 brake pedals together to help assure
straight-line stops. Uneven braking at road speeds
could cause the tractor to tip over.
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(1) Brake pedal (LH)
(2) Brake pedal (RH)
(3) Brake pedal lock
(A) Whenever traveling on the
road
• Check the front wheel engagement. The braking
characteristics are different between 2 and 4-wheel
drive. Be aware of the difference and use carefully.
• When driving down a slope, ensure that the 4-
wheel drive is engaged to increase traction and
braking efficacy (if equipped).
• Always slow the tractor down before turning.
Turning at high speed may tip the tractor over.
• Make sure that the slow moving vehicle (SMV) sign
is clean and visible. Use hazard lights and turn
signals as required.
(1) SMV emblem
(2) Bracket
• Observe all local traffic and safety regulations.
• Turn the headlights on. Dim them when meeting
another vehicle.
• Drive at speeds that allow you to maintain control at
all times.
• Do not apply the differential lock while traveling at
road speeds. The tractor may run out of control.
• Avoid sudden motions of the steering wheel as they
can lead to a dangerous loss of stability. The risk is
especially great when the tractor is traveling at road
speeds.
• Do not operate an implement while the tractor is on
the road. Lock the 3-point hitch in the raised
position. For travelling with the ride control on,
however, keep the 3-point hitch unlocked.
• When towing other equipment, use a safety chain
and place an SMV emblem on it as well.
(1) Safety chain
• Set the 3-point hitch lock button in the “LOCK”
position to hold the implement in the raised
position.
Standard, Deluxe model
(1) 3-point hitch lock button
Premium, Premium KVT model
(1) 3-point hitch lock button
• If you drive the tractor with a trailer loaded with
something heavy in tow and step on the brake
pedal, the tractor is pushed forward by the trailer
due to an abrupt slowdown. This may fail to keep
the tractor under control.
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