Kubota MX4800 User manual

KUBOTACorporation
U.S.A. :KUBOTATRACTORCORPORATION
3401 DelAmoBlvd.,Torrance,CA 90503 ,U.S.A.
Telephone:(
310 ) 370 - 3370
Canada :KUBOTACANADALTD.
5900  14 thAvenue,Markham,Ontario,L 3 S 4 K 4 ,Canada
Telephone:(
905 ) 294 - 7477
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Telephone:(
33 ) 1 - 3426 - 3434
Italy :KUBOTAEUROPES.A.SItalyBranch
ViaGrandi,
29  20068 PeschieraBorrome(MI)Italy
Telephone:(
39 ) 02 - 51650377
Germany :KUBOTA(DEUTSCHLAND)GmbH
SenefelderStr.
3 - 5  63110 Rod㷅au/Nieder-Roden,Germany
Telephone:(
49 ) 6106 - 873 - 0
U.K. :KUBOTA(U.K.)LTD.
DormerRoad,Thame,Oxfordshire,OX
9  3 UN,U.K.
Telephone:(
44 ) 1844 - 214500
Spain :KUBOTAESPAÑAS.A.
AvenidaRecombaNo.
5 ,Poli㷅noIndustriallaLa㷅una,Le㷅anes, 28914 (Madrid)Spain
Telephone:(
34 ) 91 - 508 - 6442
Australia :KUBOTATRACTORAUSTRALIAPTYLTD.
25 - 29 PermasWay,Tru㷅anina,VIC 3029 ,Australia
Telephone:(
61 )- 3 - 9394 - 4400
Malaysia :SIMEKUBOTASDN.BHD.
No.
3 JalanSepadu 25 / 123 TamanPerindustrianAxis,
Seksyen
25 , 40400 ShahAlam,Selan㷅orDarulEhsanMalaysia
Telephone:(
60 ) 3 - 736 - 1388
Philippines :KUBOTAPHILIPPINES,INC.
232 QuirinoHi㷅hway,Baesa,QuezonCity 1106 ,Philippines
Telephone:(
63 ) 2 - 422 - 3500
Taiwan :SHINTAIWANAGRICULTURALMACHINERYCO.,LTD.
16 ,Fen㷅pin㷅 2 ndRd,TaliaoShian㷅Kaohsiun㷅 83107 ,TaiwanR.O.C.
Telephone:(
886 ) 7 - 702 - 2333
Indonesia :PTKUBOTAMACHINERYINDONESIA
TowerAatEi㷅htyEi㷅ht@KasablankaLantai
16
JalanRayaCasablankaKav. 88 ,Jakarta 12870 Indonesia
Telephone:(
62 )- 21 - 29568 - 720
Thailand :SIAMKUBOTACORPORATIONCO.,LTD.
101 / 19 - 24 Moo 20 ,NavanakornIndustrialEstate,TambonKhlon㷅nuen㷅,AmphurKhlon㷅luan㷅,
Pathumthani
12120 ,THAILAND
Telephone:(
66 ) 2 - 909 - 0300
Korea :KUBOTAKOREACO.,LTD.
41 - 27 ,Jayumuyeok-㷅il,Baeksan-myeon,Gimje-si,Jeollabuk-do,Korea
Telephone:(
82 )- 63 - 544 - 5822
India :KUBOTAAGRICULTURALMACHINERYINDIAPVT.LTD.
No.
15 ,MedavakkamRoad,Sholin㷅anallur,Chennai- 600119 ,T.N.,India
Telephone:(
91 ) 44 - 6104 - 1500
Vietnam :KUBOTAVIETNAMCO.,LTD.
LotB-
3 A 2 -CN,MyPhuoc 3 IndustrialPark,BenCatDistrict,BinhDuon㷅Province,Vietnam
Telephone:(
84 )- 650 - 3577 - 507
WesternDivision : 1175 S.GuildAvc.,Lodi,CA 95240
Telephone :( 209 ) 334 - 9910
CentralDivision : 14855 FAABlvd.,FortWorth,TX 76155
Telephone :( 817 ) 571 - 0900
NorthernDivision : 6300 atOneKubotaWay,Groveport,OH 43125
Telephone :( 614 ) 835 - 1100
SoutheastDivision : 1025 NorthbrookParkway,Suwanee,GA 30024
Telephone :( 770 ) 995 - 8855
MX4800
MX5200
MX5800
MODELS
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
1AGAHAKAP0010
English (U.S.A.)
Code No. TC650-1971-2
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© KUBOTA Corporation 2013
READ AND SAVE THIS MANUAL
PRINTED IN JAPAN
1508-0362

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. Nineteen plants and 16,000 employees produce over 1,000
different items, large and small.
All these products and all the services which accompany them,
however, are unified by one central commitment. KUBOTA makes
products which, taken on a national scale, are basic necessities.
Products which are indispensable. Products 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.
MX4800/MX5200/MX5800
AT. J. 8-10. 17. K
1509-0921

UNIVERSAL SYMBOLS
As a guide to the operation of your tractor, various universal symbols have been utilized on the instruments and
controls. The symbols are shown below with an indication of their meaning.
Safety Alert Symbol
Diesel Fuel
Fuel-Level
Engine-Rotational Speed
Hourmeter/Elapsed Operating Hours
Engine Coolant-Temperature
Diesel Preheat/Glow Plugs
(Low Temperature Start Aid)
Brake System
Clutch
Parking Brake
Engine Intake/Combustion Air-Filter
Battery Charging Condition
Engine Oil-Pressure
Turn Signal
Engine-Stop
OFF
Engine-Run
Engine-Start
Power Take-Off Clutch Control-Off Position
Power Take-Off Clutch Control-On Position
Differential Lock
Position Control-Raised Position
Position Control-Lowered Position
Engine Warning
Emission Control
Draft Control-Shallow Position
Draft Control-Deep Position
3-Point Lowering Speed Control
Remote Cylinder-Retract
Remote Cylinder-Extend
Steering Wheel-Tilt Control
Hazard Warning Lights
Master Lighting Switch
Position Lamps
Headlight-Low Beam
Headlight-High Beam
Audible Warning Device
4-Wheel Drive-On
4-Wheel Drive-Off
Front-Wheel Drive-On
Fast
Slow
Creep
Read Operator's Manual
Tractor-Forward Movement-Overhead View of
Machine
Tractor-Rearward Movement-Overhead View
of Machine
Engine Speed Control
Regeneration
DPF INHIBIT (Switch)
Parked Regeneration (Switch)
Parked Regeneration
Engine RPM Increase

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

CONTENTS
SAFE OPERATION ............................................................................................ -1
SERVICING OF TRACTOR......................................................................................... 1
SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................................................... 3
SPECIFICATION TABLE ......................................................................................... 3
TRAVELING SPEEDS ............................................................................................. 5
IMPLEMENT LIMITATIONS ........................................................................................ 6
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS................................................................... 8
PRE-OPERATION CHECK ....................................................................................... 12
DAILY CHECK ....................................................................................................... 12
OPERATING THE ENGINE....................................................................................... 13
EXHAUST AFTERTREATMENT DEVICES........................................................... 13
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Muffler ............................................................................ 13
Handling Points............................................................................................................... 14
DPF Regeneration Process ............................................................................................ 14
Regeneration Operating Procedure................................................................................15
PM Warning Level and Required Procedures ................................................................ 16
Regeneration Operating Procedure................................................................................17
PM Warning Level and Required Procedures ................................................................ 18
Tips on Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Regeneration.....................................................20
STARTING THE ENGINE ...................................................................................... 20
COLD WEATHER STARTING ............................................................................... 24
Block Heater (if equipped) ..............................................................................................24
STOPPING THE ENGINE...................................................................................... 25
WARMING UP ....................................................................................................... 25
Warm-Up Transmission Oil in the Low Temperature Range.......................................... 25
JUMP STARTING .................................................................................................. 26
OPERATING THE TRACTOR ................................................................................... 27
OPERATING NEW TRACTOR .............................................................................. 27
Do not Operate the Tractor at Full Speed for the First 50 Hours....................................27
Changing Lubricating Oil for New Tractors..................................................................... 27
BOARDING AND LEAVING THE TRACTOR ........................................................ 27
OPERATING FOLDABLE ROPS (if equipped) ...................................................... 27
To Fold the ROPS .......................................................................................................... 27
To Raise the ROPS to Upright Position..........................................................................28
Adjustment of Foldable ROPS........................................................................................29
STARTING ............................................................................................................. 29
Operator's Seat............................................................................................................... 29
Seat Belt ......................................................................................................................... 30
Head Light / Turn Signal / Hazard Light Switch..............................................................30
Tractor Lights..................................................................................................................31
Brake Pedals (Right and Left).........................................................................................31
Clutch Pedal ...................................................................................................................32
Main Gear Shift Lever.....................................................................................................33
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Range Gear Shift Lever..................................................................................................33
Synchro-Shuttle Shift Lever............................................................................................34
Front Wheel Drive Lever................................................................................................. 34
Hand Throttle Lever........................................................................................................ 34
Foot Throttle ...................................................................................................................34
Parking Brake ................................................................................................................. 35
Range Gear Shift Lever (L-M-H).....................................................................................36
Front Wheel Drive Lever................................................................................................. 37
Hand Throttle Lever........................................................................................................ 37
Parking Brake ................................................................................................................. 37
Speed Control Pedal.......................................................................................................38
Cruise Control Lever.......................................................................................................38
STOPPING............................................................................................................. 40
Stopping.......................................................................................................................... 40
CHECK DURING DRIVING ................................................................................... 40
Immediately Stop the Engine if:...................................................................................... 40
Easy Checker(TM).......................................................................................................... 40
Fuel Gauge.....................................................................................................................41
Coolant Temperature Gauge .......................................................................................... 41
Hourmeter/Tachometer................................................................................................... 41
PARKING............................................................................................................... 42
Parking............................................................................................................................ 42
Parking............................................................................................................................ 42
OPERATING TECHNIQUES ................................................................................. 43
Differential Lock..............................................................................................................43
Operating the Tractor on a Road.................................................................................... 43
Operating on Slopes and Rough Terrain........................................................................ 44
Transport the Tractor Safely...........................................................................................44
Directions for Use of Power Steering..............................................................................44
Electrical Outlet...............................................................................................................44
PTO ........................................................................................................................... 45
PTO OPERATION.................................................................................................. 45
PTO Clutch Control Switch............................................................................................. 45
Stationary PTO ............................................................................................................... 46
PTO Shaft Cover and Shaft Cap .................................................................................... 46
3-POINT HITCH & DRAWBAR.................................................................................. 47
3-POINT HITCH ..................................................................................................... 48
Category 1 & 2................................................................................................................48
Selecting the top link mounting holes .............................................................................48
Drawbar .......................................................................................................................... 48
Lifting Rod (Right)........................................................................................................... 49
Top Link.......................................................................................................................... 49
Telescopic Stabilizers ..................................................................................................... 50
Telescopic Lower Links .................................................................................................. 50
Check Chains ................................................................................................................. 51
Lower link holder.............................................................................................................51
DRAWBAR............................................................................................................. 51
Adjusting Drawbar Length .............................................................................................. 51
HYDRAULIC UNIT..................................................................................................... 52
3-POINT HITCH CONTROL SYSTEM................................................................... 52
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Position Control .............................................................................................................. 52
Draft Control (if equipped) ..............................................................................................52
Mixed Control..................................................................................................................53
Float Control ...................................................................................................................53
3-point Hitch Lowering Speed.........................................................................................53
AUXILIARY HYDRAULICS .................................................................................... 54
Hydraulic Block Type Outlet ...........................................................................................54
REMOTE HYDRAULIC CONTROL SYSTEM (if equipped)................................... 54
Remote Control Valve..................................................................................................... 54
Remote Control Valve Lever...........................................................................................54
Remote Control Valve Coupler Connecting and Disconnecting .....................................55
Hydraulic Control Unit Use Reference Chart..................................................................56
TIRES, WHEELS AND BALLAST.............................................................................. 57
TIRES..................................................................................................................... 57
Inflation Pressure............................................................................................................ 57
Dual Tires ....................................................................................................................... 57
WHEEL ADJUSTMENT ......................................................................................... 57
Front Wheels (with 2-wheel drive) .................................................................................. 57
Front Wheels (with 4-wheel drive) .................................................................................. 59
Rear Wheels ................................................................................................................... 60
BALLAST ............................................................................................................... 61
Front Ballast.................................................................................................................... 61
Rear Ballast ....................................................................................................................62
Liquid Ballast in Rear Tires............................................................................................. 62
MAINTENANCE......................................................................................................... 63
SERVICE INTERVALS .......................................................................................... 63
LUBRICANTS, FUEL AND COOLANT .................................................................. 66
PERIODIC SERVICE................................................................................................. 68
HOW TO OPEN THE HOOD ................................................................................. 68
Hood ............................................................................................................................... 68
Side Cover......................................................................................................................68
DAILY CHECK ....................................................................................................... 69
Walk Around Inspection.................................................................................................. 69
Checking and Refueling.................................................................................................. 69
Checking Water Separator ............................................................................................. 70
Checking Engine Oil Level.............................................................................................. 70
Checking Transmission Fluid Level................................................................................71
Checking Coolant Level.................................................................................................. 71
Cleaning Evacuator Valve ..............................................................................................72
Cleaning Grill and Radiator Screen ................................................................................ 72
Checking DPF Muffler..................................................................................................... 72
Checking Brake Pedal .................................................................................................... 73
Checking Brake Pedals and Clutch Pedal ...................................................................... 73
Checking Gauges, Meter and Easy Checker(TM) ..........................................................73
Checking Head Light, Turn Signal / Hazard Light etc.....................................................73
Checking Seat Belt and ROPS.......................................................................................73
Checking and Cleaning of Electrical Wiring and Battery Cables ....................................73
Checking Movable Parts................................................................................................. 73
EVERY 50 HOURS ................................................................................................ 74
Lubricating Grease Fittings............................................................................................. 74
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CONTENTS
Checking Engine Start System....................................................................................... 75
Checking Operator Presence Control............................................................................. 76
Checking Wheel Bolt Torque.......................................................................................... 76
Checking Tie-rod Dust Cover ......................................................................................... 76
EVERY 100 HOURS .............................................................................................. 77
Cleaning Air Cleaner Primary Element ........................................................................... 77
Adjusting Fan Belt Tension............................................................................................. 77
Adjusting Clutch Pedal.................................................................................................... 78
Adjusting Brake Pedal .................................................................................................... 78
Checking Battery Condition ............................................................................................ 79
EVERY 200 HOURS .............................................................................................. 80
Replacing Transmission Oil Filter [HST Type]................................................................80
Adjusting Toe-in.............................................................................................................. 81
EVERY 400 HOURS .............................................................................................. 82
Changing Engine Oil....................................................................................................... 82
Replacing Engine Oil Filter .............................................................................................83
Changing Transmission Fluid / Replacing Hydraulic Oil Filter........................................83
Replacing Fuel Filter....................................................................................................... 84
Cleaning Water Separator ..............................................................................................84
Lubricating Grease Fitting [2WD Model]......................................................................... 85
EVERY 600 HOURS .............................................................................................. 85
Adjusting Front Axle Pivot............................................................................................... 85
EVERY 800 HOURS .............................................................................................. 85
Changing Front Axle Case Oil ........................................................................................ 85
Adjusting Engine Valve Clearance .................................................................................86
EVERY 1000 HOURS or 1 YEAR .......................................................................... 86
Replacing Air Cleaner Primary Element and Secondary Element.................................. 86
Checking Exhaust Manifold ............................................................................................ 86
EVERY 1500 HOURS ............................................................................................ 86
Cleaning Fuel Injector Nozzle Tip................................................................................... 86
Replacing Oil Separator Element ...................................................................................86
Checking PCV (Positive Crankcase Ventilation) Valve .................................................. 86
Checking and Cleaning EGR Cooler .............................................................................. 86
EVERY 2000 HOURS or 2 YEARS........................................................................ 87
Flushing Cooling System and Changing Coolant ...........................................................87
Anti-Freeze .....................................................................................................................87
EVERY 3000 HOURS ............................................................................................ 88
Checking Turbocharger .................................................................................................. 88
Checking Supply Pump .................................................................................................. 88
Checking and Cleaning EGR System.............................................................................88
Cleaning DPF Muffler .....................................................................................................88
EVERY 1 YEAR ..................................................................................................... 88
Checking Fuel Line......................................................................................................... 88
Checking Intake Air Line................................................................................................. 89
Checking Radiator Hose and Clamp .............................................................................. 89
Checking Power Steering Line .......................................................................................89
Checking Oil Cooler Line................................................................................................ 90
Checking Oil Separator Hose .........................................................................................90
Checking DPF Related Pipe ...........................................................................................90
Checking EGR Pipe........................................................................................................ 90
EVERY 2 YEARS................................................................................................... 91
Replacing DPF Related Rubber Pipe .............................................................................91
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Replacing EGR Cooler Rubber Pipe ..............................................................................91
EVERY 4 YEARS................................................................................................... 91
Replacing Radiator Hose (Water pipes) ......................................................................... 91
Replacing Fuel Lines ...................................................................................................... 91
Replacing Intake Air Line................................................................................................ 91
Replacing Oil Cooler Line...............................................................................................91
Replacing Oil Separator Hose ........................................................................................ 91
Replacing Power Steering Hose..................................................................................... 91
SERVICE AS REQUIRED...................................................................................... 91
Bleeding Fuel System.....................................................................................................91
Draining Clutch Housing Water ...................................................................................... 92
Replacing Fuse............................................................................................................... 92
Replacing Slow-Blow Fuses ........................................................................................... 93
Replacing Light Bulb....................................................................................................... 93
Replacing Head Lamp .................................................................................................... 93
Replacing Radiator Hose (Water pipes) ......................................................................... 94
Replacing Fuel Lines ...................................................................................................... 94
Replacing Intake Air Line................................................................................................ 94
Replacing Power Steering Hose..................................................................................... 94
Replacing Oil Cooler Line [HST Type]............................................................................ 94
Replacing Oil Separator Hose ........................................................................................ 94
STORAGE ................................................................................................................. 95
TRACTOR STORAGE ........................................................................................... 95
REMOVING THE TRACTOR FROM STORAGE................................................... 95
TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................................... 96
ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................ 96
POWER TRAIN TROUBLE SHOOTING................................................................ 97
OPTIONS................................................................................................................... 98
APPENDICES............................................................................................................ 99
INDEX .................................................................................................................... 99
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