Kubota Power Krawler M8540 NARROW User manual

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TRACTOR
OPERATORÕS MANUAL
MODEL M8540 NARROW
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KUBOTA Corporation 2009

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.
M8540 NARROW
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ABBREVIATION LIST
Abbreviations
2WD
4WD
API
ASAE
ASTM
DIN
DT
fpm
GST
Hi-Lo
HST
m/s
PTO
RH/LH
ROPS
rpm
r/s
SAE
SMV
Definitions
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 z4WDx
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

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.
UNIVERSAL SYMBOLS
H3-Point Lowering Speed Control
MRemote Cylinder-Retract
LRemote Cylinder-Extend
0Hazard Warning Lights
wHeadlight-Low Beam
9Headlight-High Beam
DFour-Wheel Drive-On
FFour-Wheel Drive-Off
Front-Wheel Drive-On
jFast
kSlow
BCreep
4Windshield Wiper
Windshield Wiper Intermittent
Windshield Washer
ÂLock
ıRear Window Defroster
NSteering Wheel-Tilt Control
Empty
Full
iPTO 540 rpm
540
iPTO 1000 rpm
1000
Beacon Light
3Safety Alert Symbol
RDiesel Fuel
TFuel-Level
bEngine-Rotational Speed
hHourmeter/Elapsed Operating Hours
zEngine Coolant-Temperature
nDiesel Preheat/Glow Plugs(Low Temperature
Start Aid)
pParking Brake
xEngine Intake/Combustion Air-Filter
gBattery Charging Condition
lEngine Oil-Pressure
eTurn Signal
Engine-Run
aEngine-Start
oEngine-Stop
i
Power Take-Off Clutch Control-Off (Disengaged) Position
u
Power Take-Off Clutch Control-On (Engaged) Position
Bi-Speed turn
yDifferential Lock
rPosition Control-Raised Position
tPosition Control-Lowered Position
GDraft Control-Shallow Position
CDraft Control-Deep Position

FOREWORD
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.
3 SAFETY FIRST
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.
3DANGER : Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
3WARNING : Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
3CAUTION : Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
IMPORTANT : Indicates that equipment or property damage could result
if instructions are not followed.
NOTE : Gives helpful information.

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 ....................................................................................... 11
DAILY CHECK ....................................................................................................... 11
OPERATING THE ENGINE....................................................................................... 12
STARTING THE ENGINE ...................................................................................... 12
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
STARTING ............................................................................................................. 17
Operator's Seat............................................................................................................... 17
Seat Belt ......................................................................................................................... 18
Muffler.............................................................................................................................18
Tilt Steering Adjustment..................................................................................................18
Light Switch ....................................................................................................................19
Turn Signal / Hazard Light Switch .................................................................................. 19
With Trailer Connector.................................................................................................... 19
Horn Button.....................................................................................................................20
Brake Pedals (Right and Left).........................................................................................20
Clutch Pedal ...................................................................................................................21
Main Gear Shift Lever.....................................................................................................22
Range Gear Shift Lever..................................................................................................22
Hydraulic-Shuttle Shift Lever .......................................................................................... 22
Creep Speed................................................................................................................... 23
4WD / Bi-speed Turn Switch...........................................................................................23
Hand Throttle Lever ........................................................................................................ 24
Foot Throttle ...................................................................................................................24
Parking Brake Lever .......................................................................................................24
STOPPING............................................................................................................. 25
Stopping.......................................................................................................................... 25
CHECK DURING DRIVING ................................................................................... 25

CONTENTS
Immediately Stop the Engine if:...................................................................................... 25
Easy Checker(TM).......................................................................................................... 25
Fuel Gauge.....................................................................................................................26
Coolant Temperature Gauge .......................................................................................... 26
Tachometer.....................................................................................................................26
PTO RPM / TRAVEL SPEED MONITOR............................................................... 27
Changing Display Mode..................................................................................................27
PTO Speed Display Mode Switching..............................................................................29
Entering the Travel Speed Coefficient............................................................................30
PARKING ............................................................................................................... 31
Parking............................................................................................................................ 31
OPERATING TECHNIQUES ................................................................................. 31
Differential Lock..............................................................................................................31
Operating the Tractor on a Road....................................................................................32
Operating on Slopes and Rough Terrain ........................................................................32
Directions for Use of Power Steering..............................................................................32
Trailer Electrical Outlet ...................................................................................................33
PTO ........................................................................................................................... 34
PTO OPERATION.................................................................................................. 34
PTO Clutch Control Switch.............................................................................................34
PTO Gear Shift Lever ..................................................................................................... 35
LCD Monitor Message .................................................................................................... 35
PTO Shaft Cover and Shaft Cap .................................................................................... 35
THREE-POINT HITCH & DRAWBAR........................................................................ 36
3-POINT HITCH ..................................................................................................... 37
Category 1 & 2................................................................................................................ 37
Selecting the holes of Lower Links .................................................................................37
Selecting the Top Link Mounting Holes .......................................................................... 37
Drawbar .......................................................................................................................... 37
Lifting Rod (Left) .............................................................................................................38
Lifting Rod (Right)........................................................................................................... 38
Top Link.......................................................................................................................... 39
Telescopic Stabilizers ..................................................................................................... 39
DRAWBAR............................................................................................................. 40
Swing Drawbar ............................................................................................................... 40
HYDRAULIC UNIT..................................................................................................... 41
3-POINT HITCH CONTROL SYSTEM................................................................... 41
Position Control .............................................................................................................. 41
Draft Control ...................................................................................................................41
Mixed Control..................................................................................................................41
Float Control ...................................................................................................................42
3-point Hitch Lowering Speed.........................................................................................42
REMOTE HYDRAULIC CONTROL SYSTEM........................................................ 42
Remote Control Valve..................................................................................................... 42
Remote Control Valve Lever...........................................................................................42
Remote Control Valve Coupler Connecting and Disconnecting ..................................... 43
Hydraulic Control Unit Use Reference Chart..................................................................44
TIRES, WHEELS AND BALLAST.............................................................................. 45
TIRES..................................................................................................................... 45

CONTENTS
Inflation Pressure............................................................................................................ 45
Dual Tires ....................................................................................................................... 45
Treads.............................................................................................................................45
BALLAST ............................................................................................................... 46
Front Ballast.................................................................................................................... 46
Rear Ballast ....................................................................................................................46
CAB OPERATION ..................................................................................................... 47
DOOR AND WINDOW........................................................................................... 47
Locking and Unlocking the Door..................................................................................... 47
Opening the Door ........................................................................................................... 47
Rear Window .................................................................................................................. 47
Side Window................................................................................................................... 48
DOME LIGHT......................................................................................................... 48
Dome Light .....................................................................................................................48
WORK LIGHT ........................................................................................................ 48
Work Light Switch...........................................................................................................48
Front Work Light .............................................................................................................48
Rear Work Light..............................................................................................................49
WIPER ................................................................................................................... 49
Front Wiper / Washer Switch.......................................................................................... 49
Rear Wiper / Washer Switch...........................................................................................49
Using the Wipers in Cold Season...................................................................................49
AIR CONDITIONER ............................................................................................... 50
Airflow .............................................................................................................................50
Air Control Vent ..............................................................................................................50
Control Panel..................................................................................................................51
Operation........................................................................................................................ 52
REAR / SIDE DEFOGGER WITH TIMER (if equipped)......................................... 54
INSTALLING THE IMPLEMENT CONTROL BOX................................................. 54
ELECTRICAL OUTLET.......................................................................................... 54
Electrical Outlet...............................................................................................................54
BEACON LIGHT .................................................................................................... 55
Beacon Light Switch ....................................................................................................... 55
MAINTENANCE......................................................................................................... 56
SERVICE INTERVALS .......................................................................................... 56
LUBRICANTS, FUEL AND COOLANT .................................................................. 59
PERIODIC SERVICE................................................................................................. 61
HOW TO OPEN THE HOOD ................................................................................. 61
Hood ............................................................................................................................... 61
DAILY CHECK ....................................................................................................... 61
Walk Around Inspection.................................................................................................. 61
Checking and Refueling.................................................................................................. 62
Checking Water Separator .............................................................................................62
Checking Engine Oil Level.............................................................................................. 62
Checking Transmission Fluid Level................................................................................63
Checking Coolant Level.................................................................................................. 63
Cleaning Evacuator Valve ..............................................................................................63
Cleaning Grill, Radiator Screen, Oil Cooler and Battery Mount......................................64
Cleaning Air Conditioner Condenser Screen..................................................................65

CONTENTS
Checking Brake Pedal .................................................................................................... 65
Checking Parking Brake ................................................................................................. 65
Checking Gauges, Meter and Easy Checker(TM) ..........................................................65
Checking Head Light, Turn Signal / Hazard Light etc..................................................... 65
Checking Seat Belt ......................................................................................................... 66
EVERY 50 HOURS ................................................................................................ 66
Checking Engine Start System ....................................................................................... 66
Checking Wheel Bolt Torque.......................................................................................... 67
EVERY 100 HOURS .............................................................................................. 67
Lubricating Grease Fittings.............................................................................................67
Cleaning Air Cleaner Primary Element ........................................................................... 68
Adjusting Alternator Belt Tension ................................................................................... 69
Checking Fuel Line......................................................................................................... 69
Adjusting Brake Pedal .................................................................................................... 70
Checking Parking Brake Lever ....................................................................................... 70
Checking Battery Condition ............................................................................................71
EVERY 200 HOURS .............................................................................................. 72
Checking Radiator Hose and Clamp ..............................................................................72
Checking Intake Air Line.................................................................................................73
Checking Power Steering Line .......................................................................................73
Adjusting Toe-in.............................................................................................................. 73
Draining Fuel Tank Water...............................................................................................74
Cleaning Inner Air Filter..................................................................................................74
Cleaning Fresh Air Filter................................................................................................. 75
Checking Air Conditioner Condenser .............................................................................75
Adjusting Air-Conditioner Belt Tension...........................................................................76
EVERY 300 HOURS .............................................................................................. 76
Changing Engine Oil.......................................................................................................76
Replacing Hydraulic Oil Filter ......................................................................................... 77
EVERY 400 HOURS .............................................................................................. 78
Replacing Fuel Filter....................................................................................................... 78
Cleaning Water Separator ..............................................................................................78
EVERY 600 HOURS .............................................................................................. 78
Replacing Engine Oil Filter .............................................................................................78
Changing Transmission Fluid ......................................................................................... 79
Changing Front Axle Gear Case Oil & Front Differential Case Oil .................................79
Adjusting Front Axle Pivot...............................................................................................80
EVERY 800 HOURS .............................................................................................. 80
Adjusting Engine Valve Clearance .................................................................................80
EVERY 1500 HOURS ............................................................................................ 80
Checking Fuel Injection Nozzle (Injection Pressure) ......................................................80
EVERY 3000 HOURS ............................................................................................ 80
Checking Turbocharger .................................................................................................. 80
Checking Injection Pump................................................................................................80
Checking Intake Air Heater.............................................................................................80
EVERY 1 YEAR ..................................................................................................... 81
Replacing Air Cleaner Primary Element and Secondary Element..................................81
Checking Air-Conditioner Pipe and Hose ....................................................................... 81
Checking CAB Isolation Cushion.................................................................................... 81
EVERY 2 YEARS................................................................................................... 81
Flushing Cooling System and Changing Coolant ...........................................................81
Anti-Freeze .....................................................................................................................82

CONTENTS
Replacing Radiator Hose (Water pipes) ......................................................................... 82
Cleaning Master Cylinder Filter ......................................................................................82
Replacing Power Steering Hose.....................................................................................82
Replacing Fuel Hose ...................................................................................................... 83
Replacing Intake Air Line................................................................................................83
Replacing Master Cylinder Kit ........................................................................................83
Replacing Equalizer Kit................................................................................................... 83
Replacing Brake Seal 1 and 2 ........................................................................................83
Replacing Lift Cylinder Hose .......................................................................................... 83
Replacing Air Conditioner Hose...................................................................................... 83
SERVICE AS REQUIRED...................................................................................... 83
Bleeding Fuel System.....................................................................................................83
Bleeding Brake System ..................................................................................................84
Draining Clutch Housing Water ......................................................................................84
Replacing Fuse............................................................................................................... 84
Replacing Slow-Blow Fuses ........................................................................................... 85
Replacing Light Bulb....................................................................................................... 86
Replacing Head Lamp .................................................................................................... 86
Lubricating Points ........................................................................................................... 86
Adding Washer Liquid..................................................................................................... 86
Checking the Amount of Refrigerant (gas) ..................................................................... 87
STORAGE ................................................................................................................. 88
TRACTOR STORAGE ........................................................................................... 88
REMOVING THE TRACTOR FROM STORAGE................................................... 88
TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................................... 89
ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................ 89
OPTIONS................................................................................................................... 90