Kubota M7131 User manual

English (Australia)
Code No. 3J070-1012-4
M7131·M7151·M7171MODELS
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
AW . H . 4 - 4 . - . AK
M7131·M7151·M7171
© KUBOTA Corporation 2016
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KUBOTA Corporation is ···
Since its inception in 1890, KUBOTA Corporation has grown to
rank as one of the major firms in Japan.
To achieve this status, the company has through the years
diversified the range of its products and services to a remarkable
extent. 30 plants and 35,000 employees produce over 1,000
different items, large and small.
All these products and all the services which accompany them,
however, are unified by one central commitment. KUBOTA makes
products which, taken on a national scale, are basic necessities.
Products which are indispensable. Products which are intended to
help individuals and nations fulfill the potential inherent in their
environment. KUBOTA is the Basic Necessities Giant.
This potential includes water supply, food from the soil and from
the sea, industrial development, architecture and construction, and
transportation.
Thousands of people depend on KUBOTA's know-how, technology,
experience and customer service. You too can depend on
KUBOTA.
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

264UNIVERSAL SYMBOLS
UNIVERSAL SYMBOLS
As a guide to the operation of your tractor, various universal symbols have been utilized on the instruments and controls.
The symbols are shown below with an indication of their meaning.
BGeneral
Safety Alert Symbol
Master System Warning
Fast
Slow
Creep
Read Operator's Manual
Lock
ON (Engaged)
OFF (Disengaged)
Service
BEngine-related
Diesel Fuel
Hourmeter/Elapsed Operating Hours
Engine Coolant-Temperature
Engine Intake/Combustion Air-Filter
Engine Oil-Pressure
Water Separator
Engine-Warning
Engine-Rotational Speed
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)
Regeneration
Regeneration inhibit
Regeneration (Switch)
Parked Regeneration
DEF/AdBlue®-Level
DEF/AdBlue®-Low Level
DEF/AdBlue®-Poor Quality
DEF/AdBlue®-Trouble
DEF/AdBlue®-Thawing
BVehicle body-related
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

UNIVERSAL SYMBOLS265
Limp Home
Escape
Auto-Transmission
Auto-Transmission-Sensitivity
Auto-Transmission-Road Control
Auto-Transmission-Field Control
Transmission Oil Filter
Low Temperature Reguration
Gear Shifting Warning
Clutch
Brake
Parking Brake
Parking Brake/Brake Oil
Air brake
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
BPTO-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
BHydraulic-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

266UNIVERSAL SYMBOLS
BElectric-related
Battery Charging Condition
Master Lighting Switch
Headlight-Low Beam
Headlight-High Beam
Head Light-Flashing
Work Light
Position Lamps
Turn Signal
Turnsignal-Trailer
Hazard Warning Lights
Audible Warning Device
Beacon Light
Windshield Wiper
Windshield Wiper-Intermittent
Windshield Washer
Rear Window Defroster

FOREWORD
SAFETY FIRST
IMPORTANT :
NOTE :
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates that equipment or property damage could result if
instructions are not followed.
Gives helpful information.
You are now the proud owner of a KUBOTA Tractor. This tractor is a product of
KUBOTA quality engineering and manufacturing. It is made of fine materials and
under a rigid quality control system. It will give you long, satisfactory service. To
obtain the best use of your tractor, please read this manual carefully. It will help you
become familiar with the operation of the tractor and contains many helpful hints
about tractor maintenance. It is KUBOTA's policy to utilize as quickly as possible
every advance in our research. The immediate use of new techniques in the
manufacture of products may cause some small parts of this manual to be
outdated. KUBOTA distributors and dealers will have the most up-to-date
information. Please do not hesitate to consult with them.
This symbol, the industry's ''Safety Alert Symbol'', is used throughout this manual
and on labels on the machine itself to warn of the possibility of personal injury.
Read these instructions carefully. It is essential that you read the instructions and
safety regulations before you attempt to assemble or use this unit.

CONTENTS
SAFE OPERATION ............................................................................................ -1
SERVICING OF TRACTOR......................................................................................... 1
SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................................................... 3
SPECIFICATION TABLE ......................................................................................... 3
TRAVELING SPEEDS ............................................................................................. 6
IMPLEMENT LIMITATIONS ........................................................................................ 7
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS................................................................. 12
INSTRUMENT PANEL, SWITCHES AND HAND CONTROLS ............................. 12
FOOT AND HAND CONTROLS ............................................................................ 14
INTELLIPANEL(TM) CONTROL................................................................................ 21
LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY ................................................................................. 22
Initial Setting ................................................................................................................... 24
Setting the Power Shift Transmission............................................................................. 26
Distance Measuring........................................................................................................27
Basic Information Monitor/Performance Monitor ............................................................29
INDICATOR ........................................................................................................... 35
K-MONITOR (Part 1).............................................................................................. 36
Outline ............................................................................................................................36
Names of Parts and Their Handling................................................................................37
Basic Procedures............................................................................................................39
System Basic Settings....................................................................................................41
Setting the 3-Point Hitch................................................................................................. 44
Setting the Remote Control Valve ..................................................................................46
Setting the Drivability......................................................................................................48
Setting the PTO ..............................................................................................................50
Setting the Engine/Transmission (Power Shift) ..............................................................51
Setting the Engine/Transmission (CVT) .........................................................................54
Setting the Headland Management System ...................................................................56
Operating Conditions......................................................................................................67
K-MONITOR (Part 2).............................................................................................. 70
Live View Camera...........................................................................................................70
Calculator........................................................................................................................70
Initial Setting ................................................................................................................... 70
Data Import and Export...................................................................................................70
Screenshot......................................................................................................................71
Failure Messages ...........................................................................................................72
PRE-OPERATION CHECK ....................................................................................... 73
DAILY CHECK ....................................................................................................... 73
SERVICE INSPECT INDICATOR .......................................................................... 73
Checking the Items Reaching the Maintenance Interval ................................................73
Resetting Procedure.......................................................................................................74
OPERATING THE ENGINE....................................................................................... 75
EXHAUST AFTERTREATMENT DEVICES........................................................... 75

CONTENTS
Dual Exhaust Aftertreatment Devices.............................................................................75
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) MUFFLER............................................... 76
Handling Points...............................................................................................................76
DPF Regeneration Process............................................................................................76
Operating Procedure for Auto Regeneration Mode ........................................................77
Operating Procedure for Regeneration Inhibit Mode......................................................79
Operating Procedure for Parked Regeneration ..............................................................81
Tips on Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Regeneration.....................................................82
SELECTIVE CATALYTIC REDUCTION (SCR) MUFFLER ................................... 82
Outline of the SCR..........................................................................................................82
DEF/AdBlue® .................................................................................................................82
Warning Indication and its Countermeasure...................................................................83
Storing and Handling DEF/AdBlue®...............................................................................86
STARTING THE ENGINE...................................................................................... 86
Battery Switch.................................................................................................................86
Starting the Engine .........................................................................................................86
Parking Brake .................................................................................................................87
Key Switch......................................................................................................................87
Engine Power Boost .......................................................................................................87
Rev-limiter Control Setting..............................................................................................88
RPM Dual Memory Setting ............................................................................................. 88
COLD WEATHER STARTING............................................................................... 91
Block Heater (if equipped) ..............................................................................................91
Engine Low Temperature Regulation .............................................................................91
DEF/AdBlue® Freeze Warning.......................................................................................92
STOPPING THE ENGINE...................................................................................... 92
WARMING UP ....................................................................................................... 93
Warm-up and Transmission Oil at Low Temperature Range .........................................93
Transmission Low Temperature Regulation...................................................................93
JUMP STARTING .................................................................................................. 94
OPERATING THE TRACTOR................................................................................... 95
OPERATING NEW TRACTOR .............................................................................. 95
Do not Operate the Tractor at Full Speed for the First 50 Hours....................................95
Changing Lubricating Oil for New Tractors.....................................................................95
BOARDING AND LEAVING THE TRACTOR ........................................................ 95
OPERATOR'S POSITION CONTROLS................................................................. 95
Operator's Seat............................................................................................................... 95
Seat Belt .........................................................................................................................97
Instructional Seat............................................................................................................97
Steering Adjustment .......................................................................................................98
Extendable Mirror ...........................................................................................................99
Heater Mirror...................................................................................................................99
LIGHT CONTROLS................................................................................................ 99
Light................................................................................................................................99
Light Switch ..................................................................................................................100
Light Switch ..................................................................................................................100
Turn Signal/Hazard Light Switch ..................................................................................101
With Trailer Connector..................................................................................................101
Horn Button...................................................................................................................101
Work Light Switch.........................................................................................................102
Beacon Light Switch .....................................................................................................102

CONTENTS
BRAKE CONTROLS............................................................................................ 103
Brake Pedals (Right and Left).......................................................................................103
Parking Brake ...............................................................................................................104
Hydraulic Brake for Trailer............................................................................................104
Pneumatic Trailer Brake ...............................................................................................104
TRAVEL CONTROLS .......................................................................................... 105
Clutch Pedal .................................................................................................................105
Hand Throttle................................................................................................................106
Foot Throttle .................................................................................................................106
Shuttle Lever.................................................................................................................106
Shuttle Button ...............................................................................................................107
Shuttle Neutral Button...................................................................................................108
Creep Gear Shift Lever.................................................................................................108
4WD/Auto 4WD Switch.................................................................................................109
Differential Lock............................................................................................................111
POWER SHIFT TRANSMISSION CONTROL ..................................................... 113
Outline ..........................................................................................................................113
Switching the Operation Modes....................................................................................113
Switching the Auto Shift Modes....................................................................................114
Setting the Traveling Speeds........................................................................................115
Operating in the Manual Mode .....................................................................................118
Example of Operation in Combined Auto-Shift-and-Manual Mode...............................119
Setting the Auto Shift Sensitivity...................................................................................120
CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) CONTROL....................................... 121
Outline ..........................................................................................................................121
Traveling Operation ......................................................................................................122
Operation of the Automatic Mode.................................................................................124
Operation of the Manual Engine Speed Setting Mode .................................................124
Setting the CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) Sensitivity ..............................125
Setting the CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) Response ..............................125
Cruise Control...............................................................................................................126
Ratio Lock Button .........................................................................................................127
Limp Home Switch........................................................................................................127
STOPPING........................................................................................................... 128
Stopping........................................................................................................................128
CHECK DURING DRIVING ................................................................................. 128
Engine Over-speed Limiting Indicator........................................................................... 128
Gear Shifting Warning Indicator....................................................................................128
Immediately Stop the Engine if:.................................................................................... 128
Easy Checker(TM)........................................................................................................129
Fuel Gauge...................................................................................................................131
DEF/AdBlue® Gauge ...................................................................................................131
Pneumatic Pressure Gauge..........................................................................................131
Coolant Temperature Gauge........................................................................................132
Tachometer................................................................................................................... 132
HEADLAND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ............................................................... 132
What is Headland Management System? .................................................................... 132
Programming the Headland Management System.......................................................133
Handling the Headland Management System .............................................................. 133
FRONT SUSPENSION ........................................................................................ 135
Outline ..........................................................................................................................135
Front Suspension Mode................................................................................................135

CONTENTS
Switching of the Modes.................................................................................................136
How to Read the Indicator ............................................................................................137
Traveling Speed and Modes......................................................................................... 137
PARKING............................................................................................................. 137
Parking..........................................................................................................................137
OPERATING TECHNIQUES ............................................................................... 138
Operating the Tractor on a Road..................................................................................138
Operating on Slopes and Rough Terrain ......................................................................138
Transport the Tractor Safely.........................................................................................138
Directions for Use of Power Steering............................................................................139
PTO ......................................................................................................................... 140
PTO OPERATION................................................................................................ 140
PTO Clutch Control Switch...........................................................................................140
External Switch for Rear PTO.......................................................................................141
PTO Operating Mode Selector Lever/PTO Gear Shift Lever........................................141
1000 rpm PTO Shaft.....................................................................................................142
PTO Shaft Cover and Shaft Cap ..................................................................................142
Auto PTO Operation .....................................................................................................143
FRONT PTO OPERATION .................................................................................. 144
PTO Clutch Control Switch...........................................................................................144
PTO Shaft Cover and Shaft Cap ..................................................................................145
3-POINT HITCH & DRAWBAR................................................................................ 146
3-POINT HITCH................................................................................................... 147
Adjusting Lateral Float..................................................................................................147
Selecting the Top Link Mounting Holes ........................................................................147
Drawbar ........................................................................................................................147
Remote Hitch UP / DOWN Switch................................................................................148
Lifting Rod.....................................................................................................................148
Top Link........................................................................................................................ 149
Automatic Stabilizer......................................................................................................149
Quick Hitch (Hook type)................................................................................................150
DRAWBAR........................................................................................................... 152
Swing Drawbar .............................................................................................................152
HIGH-HITCH........................................................................................................ 153
High-Hitch.....................................................................................................................153
High-hitch with Automatic Trailer Coupling...................................................................154
High-hitch with Ball Trailer Coupling.............................................................................155
PITON-FIX ........................................................................................................... 155
Piton-Fix........................................................................................................................155
FRONT 3-POINT HITCH...................................................................................... 156
Outline ..........................................................................................................................156
Lift Control .................................................................................................................... 156
Switching of the Hydraulic Valve ..................................................................................157
Lower Link ....................................................................................................................157
Top Link........................................................................................................................ 157
HYDRAULIC UNIT................................................................................................... 158
3-POINT HITCH CONTROL SYSTEM................................................................. 158
Terminology..................................................................................................................158
3-Point Hitch Lock Button .............................................................................................159
Position/Mix Draft Mode Select.....................................................................................160