Kubota Power Krawler M8540 NARROW User manual

English (AC)
Code No. 3C081-9971-4
M9540
M8540MODELS
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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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. 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.
English (AC) M8540/M9540
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Abbreviations Definitions
ABBREVIATION LIST
Two Wheel Drive
Four Wheel Drive
American Petroleum Institute
American Society of Agricultural Engineers, USA
American Society for Testing and Materials, USA
Deutsches Institut für Normung, GERMANY
Dual Traction [4WD]
Feet Per Minute
Glide Shift Transmission
High Speed-Low Speed
Hydrostatic Transmission
Meters Per Second
Power Take Off
Right-hand and left-hand sides are determined by facing
in the direction of forward travel
Roll-Over Protective Structures
Revolutions Per Minute
Revolutions Per Second
Society of Automotive Engineers, USA
Slow Moving Vehicle
2WD
4WD
API
ASAE
ASTM
DIN
DT
fpm
GST
Hi-Lo
HST
m/s
PTO
RH/LH
ROPS
rpm
r/s
SAE
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.
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)
Parking Brake
Engine Intake/Combustion Air-Filter
Battery Charging Condition
Engine Oil-Pressure
Turn Signal
Electrical Power-accessories
Engine-Run
Engine-Start
Engine-Stop
Power Take-Off Clutch Control-Off (Disengaged) Position
Power Take-Off Clutch Control-On (Engaged) Position
Bi-Speed turn
Differential Lock
Position Control-Raised Position
Position Control-Lowered Position
Draft Control-Shallow Position
Draft Control-Deep Position
3-Point Lowering Speed Control
Remote Cylinder-Retract
Remote Cylinder-Extend
Hazard Warning Lights
Headlight-Low Beam
Headlight-High Beam
Four-Wheel Drive-On
Four-Wheel Drive-Off
Front-Wheel Drive-On
Fast
Slow
Creep
Windshield Wiper
Windshield Wiper Intermittent
Windshield Washer
Lock
Rear Window Defroster
Steering Wheel-Tilt Control
Empty
Full
PTO 540 rpm
PTO 1000 rpm

FOREWORD
3
SAFETY FIRST
IMPORTANT :
NOTE :
3DANGER :
3WARNING :
3CAUTION :
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may 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....................................................................................................... 2
SPECIFICATION TABLE ......................................................................................... 2
TRAVELING SPEEDS ............................................................................................. 4
IMPLEMENT LIMITATIONS ........................................................................................ 5
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS................................................................... 7
PRE-OPERATION CHECK ....................................................................................... 10
DAILY CHECK ....................................................................................................... 10
OPERATING THE ENGINE....................................................................................... 11
STARTING THE ENGINE ...................................................................................... 11
COLD WEATHER STARTING ............................................................................... 14
Block Heater (if equipped) ..............................................................................................14
STOPPING THE ENGINE...................................................................................... 15
WARMING UP ....................................................................................................... 15
Warm-up and Transmission Oil at Low Temperature Range ......................................... 15
JUMP STARTING .................................................................................................. 15
OPERATING THE TRACTOR ................................................................................... 17
OPERATING NEW TRACTOR .............................................................................. 17
Do not Operate the Tractor at Full Speed for the First 50 Hours.................................... 17
Changing Lubricating Oil for New Tractors..................................................................... 17
OPERATING FOLDABLE ROPS ........................................................................... 17
To Fold the ROPS ..........................................................................................................17
To Raise the ROPS to Upright Position.......................................................................... 18
Adjustment of Foldable ROPS........................................................................................ 19
STARTING ............................................................................................................. 19
Operator's Seat............................................................................................................... 19
Glove Box .......................................................................................................................20
Seat Belt ......................................................................................................................... 20
Tilt Steering Adjustment..................................................................................................20
Light Switch ....................................................................................................................21
Turn Signal / Hazard Light Switch ..................................................................................21
Front Work Light Switch..................................................................................................22
Brake Pedals (Right and Left).........................................................................................22
Clutch Pedal ...................................................................................................................23
Main Gear Shift Lever..................................................................................................... 24
Range Gear Shift Lever..................................................................................................24
Hydraulic-Shuttle Shift Lever .......................................................................................... 24
Main Gear Shift Lever..................................................................................................... 25
Range Gear Shift Lever..................................................................................................25
Synchro-Shuttle Shift Lever............................................................................................25
Creep Speed (if equipped).............................................................................................. 26
Front Wheel Drive Lever.................................................................................................26

CONTENTS
Hand Throttle Lever ........................................................................................................ 27
Foot Throttle ...................................................................................................................27
Parking Brake Lever ....................................................................................................... 28
STOPPING............................................................................................................. 28
Stopping.......................................................................................................................... 28
CHECK DURING DRIVING ................................................................................... 28
Immediately Stop the Engine if:...................................................................................... 28
Easy Checker(TM).......................................................................................................... 28
Fuel Gauge.....................................................................................................................29
Coolant Temperature Gauge .......................................................................................... 29
Tachometer.....................................................................................................................29
PTO RPM / TRAVEL SPEED MONITOR............................................................... 30
Changing Display Mode..................................................................................................30
PTO Speed Display Mode Switching.............................................................................. 32
Entering the Travel Speed Coefficient............................................................................ 33
PARKING ............................................................................................................... 34
Parking............................................................................................................................ 34
OPERATING TECHNIQUES ................................................................................. 35
Differential Lock..............................................................................................................35
Operating the Tractor on a Road.................................................................................... 35
Operating on Slopes and Rough Terrain ........................................................................ 36
Directions for Use of Power Steering.............................................................................. 36
Trailer Electrical Outlet ................................................................................................... 36
Electrical Outlet...............................................................................................................37
PTO ........................................................................................................................... 38
PTO OPERATION.................................................................................................. 38
PTO Clutch Control Lever............................................................................................... 38
1000 rpm PTO Shaft.......................................................................................................39
LCD Monitor Message .................................................................................................... 39
PTO Shaft Cover and Shaft Cap ....................................................................................40
THREE-POINT HITCH & DRAWBAR........................................................................ 41
3-POINT HITCH ..................................................................................................... 42
Selecting the holes of Lower Links ................................................................................. 42
Adjusting Lateral Float .................................................................................................... 42
Selecting the Top Link Mounting Holes .......................................................................... 42
Drawbar .......................................................................................................................... 42
Lifting Rod (Left) .............................................................................................................43
Lifting Rod (Right)........................................................................................................... 43
Top Link.......................................................................................................................... 44
Telescopic Stabilizers ..................................................................................................... 44
Telescopic Lower Links ..................................................................................................44
DRAWBAR............................................................................................................. 45
Adjusting Drawbar Length .............................................................................................. 45
Swing Drawbar ............................................................................................................... 45
HYDRAULIC UNIT..................................................................................................... 46
3-POINT HITCH CONTROL SYSTEM................................................................... 46
Position Control .............................................................................................................. 46
Draft Control ...................................................................................................................46
Mixed Control..................................................................................................................46
Float Control ...................................................................................................................47

CONTENTS
3-point Hitch Lowering Speed.........................................................................................47
REMOTE HYDRAULIC CONTROL SYSTEM........................................................ 47
Remote Control Valve..................................................................................................... 47
Remote Control Valve Lever........................................................................................... 48
Remote Control Valve Coupler Connecting and Disconnecting ..................................... 48
Flow Control Valve (option) ............................................................................................49
Adjusting the flow rate ....................................................................................................49
Positions and advantages of the flow control valve ........................................................ 50
Hydraulic Control Unit Use Reference Chart..................................................................51
TIRES, WHEELS AND BALLAST.............................................................................. 52
TIRES..................................................................................................................... 52
Inflation Pressure............................................................................................................ 52
Dual Tires ....................................................................................................................... 52
WHEEL ADJUSTMENT ......................................................................................... 52
Front Wheels (with two wheel drive)...............................................................................52
Front Wheels (with four wheel drive) .............................................................................. 53
Rear Wheels ................................................................................................................... 54
BALLAST ............................................................................................................... 55
Front Ballast.................................................................................................................... 55
Rear Ballast ....................................................................................................................55
MAINTENANCE......................................................................................................... 57
SERVICE INTERVALS .......................................................................................... 57
LUBRICANTS ........................................................................................................ 60
PERIODIC SERVICE................................................................................................. 62
HOW TO OPEN THE HOOD ................................................................................. 62
Hood ............................................................................................................................... 62
DAILY CHECK ....................................................................................................... 63
Walk Around Inspection.................................................................................................. 63
Checking and Refueling.................................................................................................. 63
Checking Water Separator ............................................................................................. 64
Checking Engine Oil Level.............................................................................................. 64
Checking Transmission Fluid Level................................................................................65
Checking Coolant Level.................................................................................................. 65
Cleaning Evacuator Valve ..............................................................................................66
Cleaning Grill, Radiator Screen, Oil Cooler and Battery Mount......................................66
Checking Dust Indicator.................................................................................................. 67
Checking Brake Pedal .................................................................................................... 67
Checking Brake Pedals and Clutch Pedal ...................................................................... 67
Checking Gauges, Meter and Easy Checker(TM) .......................................................... 67
Checking Head Light, Hazard Light etc. ......................................................................... 67
Checking Seat Belt and ROPS....................................................................................... 67
EVERY 50 HOURS ................................................................................................ 68
Checking Engine Start System ....................................................................................... 68
Checking Wheel Bolt Torque.......................................................................................... 69
EVERY 100 HOURS .............................................................................................. 69
Checking Battery Condition ............................................................................................69
Cleaning Air Cleaner Primary Element ........................................................................... 71
Adjusting Fan Belt Tension............................................................................................. 71
Adjusting Clutch Pedal.................................................................................................... 72
Adjusting Brake Pedal .................................................................................................... 72

CONTENTS
Checking Parking Brake Lever ....................................................................................... 73
Checking Fuel Line......................................................................................................... 73
Lubricating Grease Fittings............................................................................................. 74
EVERY 200 HOURS .............................................................................................. 75
Checking Radiator Hose and Clamp ..............................................................................75
Checking Intake Air Line................................................................................................. 76
Checking Power Steering Line ....................................................................................... 76
Adjusting Toe-in.............................................................................................................. 76
Draining Fuel Tank Water...............................................................................................77
EVERY 300 HOURS .............................................................................................. 78
Replacing Hydraulic Oil Filter ......................................................................................... 78
Changing Engine Oil....................................................................................................... 79
EVERY 400 HOURS .............................................................................................. 79
Replacing Fuel Filter....................................................................................................... 79
Cleaning Water Separator ..............................................................................................80
Lubricating Grease Fitting [2WD Model]......................................................................... 80
EVERY 600 HOURS .............................................................................................. 81
Replacing Engine Oil Filter ............................................................................................. 81
Changing Transmission Fluid ......................................................................................... 81
Changing Front Differential Case Oil..............................................................................82
Changing Front Axle Gear Case Oil ...............................................................................83
Adjusting Front Axle Pivot...............................................................................................83
EVERY 800 HOURS .............................................................................................. 83
Adjusting Engine Valve Clearance ................................................................................. 83
EVERY 1500 HOURS ............................................................................................ 83
Checking Fuel Injection Nozzle (Injection Pressure) ...................................................... 83
EVERY 3000 HOURS ............................................................................................ 83
Checking Turbocharger .................................................................................................. 83
Checking Injection Pump ................................................................................................ 83
Checking Intake Air Heater............................................................................................. 83
EVERY 1 YEAR ..................................................................................................... 83
Replacing Air Cleaner Primary Element and Secondary Element.................................. 83
EVERY 2 YEARS................................................................................................... 84
Flushing Cooling System and Changing Coolant ........................................................... 84
Anti-Freeze .....................................................................................................................85
Replacing Radiator Hose (Water pipes) ......................................................................... 86
Cleaning Master Cylinder Filter ......................................................................................86
Replacing Power Steering Hose..................................................................................... 86
Replacing Fuel Hose ...................................................................................................... 86
Replacing Intake Air Line................................................................................................ 86
Replacing Lift Cylinder Hose .......................................................................................... 86
Replacing Parking Brake Cable...................................................................................... 86
Replacing Master Cylinder Kit ........................................................................................86
Replacing Equalizer Kit................................................................................................... 86
Replacing Brake Seal 1 and 2 ........................................................................................86
SERVICE AS REQUIRED...................................................................................... 86
Bleeding Fuel System.....................................................................................................86
Bleeding Brake System ..................................................................................................87
Draining Clutch Housing Water ......................................................................................87
Replacing Fuse............................................................................................................... 87
Replacing Light Bulb....................................................................................................... 88
Replacing Head Lamp .................................................................................................... 88

CONTENTS
STORAGE ................................................................................................................. 89
TRACTOR STORAGE ........................................................................................... 89
REMOVING THE TRACTOR FROM STORAGE................................................... 89
TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................................... 90
ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................ 90
OPTIONS................................................................................................................... 91