Kubota WSM L2501 Instruction manual

L2501
WORKSHOP MANUAL
TRACTOR
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TO THE READER
This Workshop Manual tells the servicing personnel about the mechanism, servicing and
maintenance of the L2501. It contains 4 parts: "Information", "General", "Mechanism" and
"Servicing".
Information
This section primarily contains information below.
• Safety First
• Safety Decal
• Specifications
• Dimensions
General
This section primarily contains information below.
• Engine Identification
• Model Identification
• General Precautions
• Maintenance Check List
• Check and Maintenance
• Special Tools
Mechanism
This section contains information on the structure and the function of the unit. Before you continue
with the subsequent sections, make sure that you read this section.
Refer to the latest version of Workshop Manual (Code No. 9Y021-01870 / 9Y021-18200) for the
diesel engine / tractor mechanism that this workshop manual does not include.
Servicing
This section primarily contains information below.
• Troubleshooting
• Servicing Specifications
• Tightening Torques
• Checking, Disassembling and Servicing
All illustrations, photographs and specifications contained in this manual are of the newest
information available at the time of publication.
KUBOTA reserves the right to change all information at any time without notice.
September, 2014
© KUBOTA Corporation 2014
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CONTENTS
1. SAFETY FIRST ..............................................................................................................................I-1
2. SAFETY DECALS ..........................................................................................................................I-4
3. SPECIFICATIONS..........................................................................................................................I-7
4. TRAVELING SPEEDS....................................................................................................................I-8
5. DIMENSIONS.................................................................................................................................I-9
INFORMATION
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1. SAFETY FIRST
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BEFORE YOU START SERVICE
• Read all instructions and safety instructions in this
manual and on your machine safety decals.
• Clean the work area and machine.
• Park the machine on a stable and level ground, and
set the parking brake.
• Lower the implement to the ground.
• Stop the engine, then remove the key.
• Disconnect the battery negative cable.
• Hang a "DO NOT OPERATE" tag in the operator
station. WSM000001INI0010US0
START SAFELY
• Do not do the procedures below when you start the
engine.
– short across starter terminals
– bypass the safety start switch
• Do not alter or remove any part of machine safety
system.
• Before you start the engine, make sure that all shift
levers are in neutral positions or in disengaged
positions.
• Do not start the engine when you stay on the ground.
Start the engine only from operator's seat.
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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 try to repair or use this
unit.
DANGER
• Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
• Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
• 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.
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OPERATE SAFELY
• Do not use the machine after you consume alcohol
or medication or when you are tired.
• Put on applicable clothing and safety equipment.
• Use applicable tools only. Do not use alternative
tools or parts.
• When 2 or more persons do servicing, make sure
that you do it safely.
• Do not operate below the machine that only a jack
holds. Always use a safety stand to hold the
machine.
• Do not touch the hot parts or parts that turn when the
engine operates.
• Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine
operates, or immediately after it stops. If not, hot
water can spout out from the radiator. Only remove
the radiator cap when it is at a sufficiently low
temperature to touch with bare hands. Slowly loosen
the cap to release the pressure before you remove it
fully.
• Released fluid (fuel or hydraulic oil) under pressure
can cause damage to the skin and cause serious
injury. Release the pressure before you disconnect
hydraulic or fuel lines. Tighten all connections before
you apply the pressure.
• Do not open a fuel system under high pressure.
The fluid under high pressure that stays in fuel lines
can cause serious injury. Do not disconnect or repair
the fuel lines, sensors, or any other components
between the fuel pump and injectors on engines with
a common rail fuel system under high pressure.
• Put on an applicable ear protective device (earmuffs
or earplugs) to prevent injury against loud noises.
• Be careful about electric shock. The engine
generates a high voltage of more than DC100 V in
the ECU and is applied to the injector.
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PREVENT A FIRE
• Fuel is very flammable and explosive under some
conditions. Do not smoke or let flames or sparks in
your work area.
• To prevent sparks from an accidental short circuit,
always disconnect the battery negative cable first
and connect it last.
• The battery gas can cause an explosion. Keep the
sparks and open flame away from the top of battery,
especially when you charge the battery.
• Make sure that you do not spill fuel on the engine.
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KEEP A GOOD AIRFLOW IN THE WORK AREA
• If the engine is in operation, make sure that the area
has good airflow. Do not operate the engine in a
closed area. The exhaust gas contains poisonous
carbon monoxide. WSM000001INI0006US0
DISCARD FLUIDS CORRECTLY
• Do not discard fluids on the ground, down the drain,
into a stream, pond, or lake. Obey related
environmental protection regulations when you
discard oil, fuel, coolant, electrolyte and other
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PREVENT ACID BURNS
• Keep electrolyte away from your eyes, hands and
clothing. Sulfuric acid in battery electrolyte is
poisonous and it can burn your skin and clothing and
cause blindness. If you spill electrolyte on yourself,
clean yourself with water, and get medical aid
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PREPARE FOR EMERGENCIES
• Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher ready at all
times.
• Keep the emergency contact telephone numbers
near your telephone at all times.
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2. SAFETY DECALS
The following safety decals are installed on the machine. If a decal becomes damaged, illegible or is not
on the machine, replace it. The decal part number is listed in the parts list. WSM000001INI0013US0
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CARE OF DANGER, WARNING AND CAUTION LABELS
1. Keep danger, warning and caution labels clean and free from obstructing material.
2. Clean danger, warning and caution labels with soap and water, dry with a soft cloth.
3. Replace damaged or missing danger, warning and caution labels with new labels.
4. If a component with danger, warning and cautionlabel(s) affixed is replaced with new part, make sure new label(s)
is (are) attached in the same location(s) as the replace component.
5. Mount new danger, warning and caution labels by applying on a clean dry surface and pressing any bubbles to
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3. SPECIFICATIONS
NOTE
• *Manufacturer's estimate
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Model L2501 Manual Transmission HST
2WD 4WD 4WD
PTO power* 15.3 kW (20.5 HP) 14.2 kW (19.0 HP)
Engine
Maker KUBOTA
Model D1703-M-DI-E4
Type Indirect injection, Vertical, Water-cooled 4 cycle diesel
Number of cylinders 3
Bore and stroke 87 × 92.4 mm (3.4 × 3.6 in.)
Total displacement 1.647 L (100.47 cu.in.)
Engine gross power* 18.5 kW (24.8 HP)
Engine net power* 17.8 kW (23.9 HP)
Rated revolution 36.7 rps (2200 min-1 (rpm))
Low idling revolution 17.5 to 19.2 rps (1050 to 1150 min-1 (rpm))
Maximum torque 95.2 N·m (9.71 kgf·m, 70.2 lbf·ft)
Battery 12 V RC: 123 min., CCA: 490 A
Capacities
Fuel tank 38.0 L (10.0 U.S.gals, 8.4 Imp.gals)
Engine crankcase (with filter) 5.7 L (6.0 U.S.qts, 5.0 Imp.qts)
Engine coolant 6.0 L (6.3 U.S.qts, 5.3 Imp.qts)
Transmission case 27.0 L
(7.1 U.S.gals, 5.9 Imp.gals) 27.5 L (7.3 U.S.gals, 6.1 Imp.gals) 23.5 L (6.2 U.S.gals, 5.2 Imp.gals)
Dimensions
Overall length (without 3P) 2810 mm (110.6 in.) 2700 mm (106.3 in.)
Overall width (min. tread) 1400 mm (55.1 in.)
Overall height (with ROPS) 2330 mm (91.7 in.)
Overall height
(Top of steering wheel) 1475 mm (58.1 in.)
Wheel base 1610 mm (63.3 in.)
Min. ground clearance 345 mm (13.6 in.) 340 mm (13.4 in.)
Tread Front 1050 mm (41.3 in.) 1095 mm (43.1 in.)
Rear 1115 mm (43.8 in.), 1195 mm (47.1 in.), 1290 mm (50.8 in.)
Weight (with ROPS) 1100 kg (2425 lbs) 1180 kg (2601 lbs) 1190 kg (2623 lbs)
Traveling
system
Tires AG front 5-15 7-16
AG rear 11.2-24
Indust.
(option) Front N/A 27 × 8.50-15
Rear N/A 15-19.5 R4
Clutch Dry type single stage
Steering Integral type power steering
Transmission Gear shaft, 8 forward and 4 reverse Hydrostatic transmission,
3 range speed
Brake Wet disk type
Min. turning radius
(with brake) 2.4 m (7.9 feet) 2.5 m (8.2 feet)
Hydraulic unit
Hydraulic control system Position control
Pump capacity (main) 20.9 L/min. (5.52 U.S.gals/min., 4.60 Imp.gals/min.)
Pump capacity (PS) 12.7 L/min. (3.36 U.S.gals/min., 2.79 Imp.gals/min.)
Three point hitch Category 1
Max. lift force At lift points 870 kg (1918 lbs)
24 in. behind
lift points 630 kg (1389 lbs)
System pressure 15.2 MPa (155 kgf/cm2, 2205 psi)
PTO Rear PTO PTO shaft
size SAE 1-3/8, 6-splines
Type Transmission driven with overrunning Live-continuous running
PTO / Engine speed 540 / 1910 min-1 (rpm) 540 / 2105 min-1 (rpm)
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4. TRAVELING SPEEDS
Manual Transmission Type (At rated engine rpm)
The company reserves the right to change the specifications without notice.
HST Type (At rated engine rpm)
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Model L2501
Tire size (Rear) 11.2-24
Shuttle shift
lever Range gear shift lever Main gear shift lever km/h mph
Forward
Low
11.4 0.9
21.8 1.1
32.6 1.8
44.5 2.8
High
15.3 3.3
26.9 4.3
310.0 6.2
417.3 10.7
Reverse Reverse
11.9 1.2
22.5 1.8
33.6 2.3
46.2 3.9
Model L2501
Tire size (Rear) 11.2-24
Range gear shift lever km/h mph
Forward L5.7 3.5 M9.9 6.2
H 18.5 11.5
Reverse L5.2 3.2 M8.9 5.5
H 16.6 10.3
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5. DIMENSIONS
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CONTENTS
1. TRACTOR IDENTIFICATION....................................................................................................... G-1
[1] MODEL NAME AND SERIAL NUMBERS.............................................................................. G-1
[2] E4B ENGINE.......................................................................................................................... G-2
[3] CYLINDER NUMBER............................................................................................................. G-2
2. GENERAL PRECAUTIONS.......................................................................................................... G-3
3. HANDLING PRECAUTIONS FOR ELECTRICAL PARTS AND WIRING .................................... G-4
[1] WIRING .................................................................................................................................. G-4
[2] BATTERY............................................................................................................................... G-6
[3] FUSE...................................................................................................................................... G-6
[4] CONNECTOR ........................................................................................................................ G-6
[5] CIRCUIT TESTER.................................................................................................................. G-7
[6] COLOR OF WIRING ..............................................................................................................G-8
4. LUBRICANTS, FUEL AND COOLANT......................................................................................... G-9
5. TIGHTENING TORQUES........................................................................................................... G-11
[1] GENERAL USE SCREWS, BOLTS AND NUTS.................................................................. G-11
[2] STUD BOLTS....................................................................................................................... G-11
[3] METRIC SCREWS, BOLTS AND NUTS.............................................................................. G-12
[4] AMERICAN STANDARD SCREWS, BOLTS AND NUTS WITH UNC OR UNF
THREADS ............................................................................................................................ G-12
[5] PLUGS ................................................................................................................................. G-12
6. MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST ................................................................................................... G-13
7. CHECK AND MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................... G-15
[1] DAILY CHECK...................................................................................................................... G-15
[2] CHECK POINTS OF INITIAL 50 HOURS ............................................................................ G-16
[3] CHECK POINTS OF EVERY 50 HOURS ............................................................................ G-19
[4] CHECK POINTS OF EVERY 100 HOURS .......................................................................... G-22
[5] CHECK POINTS OF EVERY 200 HOURS .......................................................................... G-26
[6] CHECK POINTS OF EVERY 400 HOURS .......................................................................... G-28
[7] CHECK POINT OF EVERY 600 HOURS............................................................................. G-30
[8] CHECK POINT OF EVERY 800 HOURS............................................................................. G-30
[9] CHECK POINT OF EVERY 1500 HOURS........................................................................... G-30
[10]CHECK POINT OF EVERY 3000 HOURS........................................................................... G-31
[11]CHECK POINT OF EVERY 1 YEAR.................................................................................... G-31
[12]CHECK POINTS OF EVERY 2 YEARS ............................................................................... G-31
[13]OTHERS............................................................................................................................... G-34
8. SPECIAL TOOLS ....................................................................................................................... G-37
[1] SPECIAL TOOLS FOR ENGINE.......................................................................................... G-37
[2] SPECIAL TOOLS FOR TRACTOR ...................................................................................... G-45
9. TIRES......................................................................................................................................... G-56
[1] TIRE PRESSURE................................................................................................................. G-56
[2] TREADS ADJUSTMENT...................................................................................................... G-57
(1) Front Wheel.................................................................................................................... G-57
(2) Rear Wheels................................................................................................................... G-58
[3] TIRE LIQUID INJECTION .................................................................................................... G-59
[4] IMPLEMENT LIMITATIONS................................................................................................. G-62
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1. TRACTOR IDENTIFICATION
[1] MODEL NAME AND SERIAL NUMBERS
When contacting your local KUBOTA distributor, always specify
engine serial number, tractor serial number and hour meter reading.
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(1) Tractor Identification Plate
(2) Tractor Serial Number
(3) Engine Serial Number
(4) ROPS Identification Plate
(ROPS Serial Number)
(5) Hour Meter
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[2] E4B ENGINE
[Example: Engine Model Name V2403-CR-TE4]
The emission controls previously implemented in various countries to prevent air pollution will be stepped up as
Nonroad Emission Standards continue to change. The timing or applicable date of the specific Nonroad Emission
regulations depends on the engine output classification.
Over the past several years, KUBOTA has been supplying diesel engines that comply with regulations in the
respective countries affected by Nonroad Emission regulations. For KUBOTA Engines, E4B will be the designation
that identifies engine models affected by the next emission phase (See the table below).
When servicing or repairing ###-E4B series engines, use only replacement parts for that specific E4B engine,
designated by the appropriate E4B KUBOTA Parts List and perform all maintenance services listed in the appropriate
KUBOTA Operator's Manual or in the appropriate E4B KUBOTA Workshop Manual. Use of incorrect replacement
parts or replacement parts from other emission level engines (for example: E3B engines), may result in emission
levels out of compliance with the original E4B design and EPA or other applicable regulations.Please refer to the
emission label located on the engine head cover to identify Output classification and Emission Control Information.
E4B engines are identified with "EF" at the end of the Model designation, on the US EPA label. Please note: E4B is
not marked on the engine.
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[3] CYLINDER NUMBER The cylinder numbers of KUBOTA diesel engine are designated
as shown in the figure.
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Category (1) Engine output classification EU regulation
K From 19 to 37 kW STAGE IIIB
P From 37 to less than 56 kW STAGE IIIB
N From 56 to less than 75 kW STAGE IIIB
M From 75 to less than 130 kW STAGE IIIB
Category (2) Engine output classification EPA regulation
EF
Less than 19 kW Tier 4
From 19 to less than 56 kW Interim Tier 4
From 56 to less than 75 kW Interim Tier 4
From 75 to less than 130 kW Interim Tier 4
(1) EU regulation engine output classification category
(2) "E4B" engines are identified with "EF" at the end of the Model designation, on
the US EPA label.
"E4B" designates some Interim Tier 4 / Tier 4 models, depending on engine
output classification.
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2. GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
• When you disassemble, carefully put the parts in a clean area
to make it easy to find the parts. You must install the screws,
bolts and nuts in their initial position to prevent the reassembly
errors.
• When it is necessary to use special tools, use KUBOTA special
tools. Refer to the drawings when you make special tools that
you do not use frequently.
• Before you disassemble or repair machine, make sure that you
always disconnect the ground cable from the battery first.
• Remove oil and dirt from parts before you measure.
• Use only KUBOTA genuine parts for replacement to keep the
machine performance and to make sure of safety.
• You must replace the gaskets and O-rings when you assemble
again. Apply grease (1) to new O-rings or oil seals before you
assemble.
• When you assemble the external or internal snap rings, make
sure that the sharp edge (3) faces against the direction from
which force (2) is applied.
• When inserting spring pins, their splits must face the direction
from which a force is applied. See the figure left side.
• To prevent damage to the hydraulic system, use only specified
fluid or equivalent.
• Clean the parts before you measure them.
• Tighten the fittings to the specified torque. Too much torque can
cause damage to the hydraulic units or the fittings. Not sufficient
torque can cause oil leakage.
• When you use a new hose or pipe, tighten the nuts to the
specified torque. Then loosen (approx. by 45 °) and let them be
stable before you tighten to the specified torque (This is not
applied to the parts with seal tape).
• When you remove the two ends of a pipe, remove the lower end
first.
• Use two pliers in removal and installation. One to hold the stable
side, and the otherto turn the side youremove to prevent twists.
• Make sure that the sleeves of flared connectors and tapers of
hoses are free of dust and scratches.
• After you tighten the fittings, clean the joint and apply the
maximum operation pressure 2 to 3 times to examine oil
leakage.
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(1) Grease
(2) Force
(3) Sharp Edge
(4) Axial Force
(5) Rotating Movement
(A) External Circlip
(B) Internal Circlip
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3. HANDLING PRECAUTIONS FOR ELECTRICAL
PARTS AND WIRING To ensure safety and prevent damage to the machine and
surrounding equipment, obey the following precautions in handling
electrical parts and wiring.
IMPORTANT
• Check electrical wiring for damage and loosened
connection every year. To this end, educate the customer
to do his or her own check and at the same time
recommend the dealer to perform periodic check for a fee.
• Do not try to modify or remodel any electrical parts and
wiring.
• When removing the battery cables, disconnect the negative
cable first. When installing the battery cables, connect the
positive cable first.
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[1] WIRING • After installing wiring, check protection of terminals and
clamped condition of wiring.
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• Securely tighten wiring terminals.
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• Do not let wiring contact dangerous part.
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(1) Negative Terminal (2) Positive Terminal
(1) Cover
(Securely Install Cover)
(1) Correct
(Securely Tighten) (2) Incorrect (Loosening Leads toFaulty Contact)
(1) Dangerous Part (Sharp Edge)
(2) Wiring (Incorrect) (3) Wiring (Correct) (4) Dangerous Part
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• Repair or change torn or aged wiring immediately.
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• Securely insert grommet.
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• Securely clamp, being careful not to damage wiring.
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• Clamp wiring so that there is no twist, unnecessary sag, or
excessive tension, except for movable part, where sag be
required.
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• In installing a part, be careful not to get wiring caught by it.
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(1) Aged
(2) Torn (3) Insulating Vinyl Tape
(1) Grommet (A) Correct
(B) Incorrect
(1) Clamp
(Wind Clamp Spirally)
(2) Wire Harness
(3) Clamp
(4) Welding Dent
(1) Wiring
(2) Clamp (A) Correct (B) Incorrect
(1) Wiring (A) Incorrect
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