OPERATOR'S MANUAL - Kubota

1 OPERATOR'S MANUALL3240 L3540 L4240 L5240 L5740 Kubota Corporation 2011 PRINTED IN JAPANREAD AND SAVE THIS MANUALE nglish (Australia)Code No. TD277-1974-1L4240 L5240 L5740 with ROPSL3240 L3540 MODELSL4240 L5240 L5740 with CABKUBOTA Corporation is Since its inception in 1890, Kubota Corporation has grown to rank as one of the major firms in achieve this status, the company has through the years diversified the range of its products and services to a remarkable extent, until today, 19 plants and 16,000 employees produce over 1,000 different items, large and 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 intended to help individuals and nations fulfill the potential inherent in their environment.

2 For Kubota is the Basic Necessities potential includes water supply, food from the soil and from the sea, industrial development, architecture and construction, and of people depend on Kubota 's know-how, technology, experience and customer service. You too can depend on (Australia)AS . F . 3 - 6 . 1 . AKAbbreviationsDefinitionsABBREVIATION LISTThis operator s MANUAL has been edited for global keep in mind, however, that some models discussed herein might not be available in your Wheel DriveFour Wheel DriveAmerican Petroleum InstituteAmerican Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, USAA merican Society for Testing and Materials, USAD eutsches Institut f r Normung, GERMANYDual Traction [4WD]Feet Per MinuteGlide Shift TransmissionHigh Speed-Low SpeedHydrostatic TransmissionMeters Per SecondPower Take OffRight-hand and left-hand sides are determined by facing in the direction of forward travelRoll-Over Protective StructuresRevolutions Per MinuteRevolutions Per SecondSociety of Automotive Engineers, USASlow Moving Vehicle2WD4 WDAPIASABEASTMDINDTfpmGSTHi-LoHSTm/sPTOR H/LHROPS rpmr/sSAESMVFOREWORD3 SAFETY FIRSTIMPORTANT :NOTE :3 DANGER.

3 3 WARNING :3 CAUTION :Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate that equipment or property damage could result if instructions are not helpful you very much for choosing the L series OPERATOR'S MANUAL covers the operation, inspection and preventive maintenance instructions that is specific to the oceania models. For other information and instructions, refer to the separately issued OPERATOR'S MANUAL for the sister models. (L3240-3 to L5740-3)Please read both manuals carefully, to operate the machine properly and daily inspection, servicing and lubrication keeps your machine in good 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.

4 Read these instructions carefully. It is essential that you read the instructions and safety regulations before you attempt to assemble or use this 1 SPECIFICATION TABLE [HST Type] .. 1 SPECIFICATION TABLE [ MANUAL Transmission Type] .. 3 TRAVELING SPEEDS .. 5 HST 5 MANUAL Transmission 5 OPERATING THE TRACTOR .. 6 STARTING .. 6 Turn Signal / Hazard Light Switch .. 6 Horn 6 Tractor 7 HYDRAULIC 8 REMOTE HYDRAULIC CONTROL 8 Remote Control 8 Remote Control Valve 8 TIRES, WHEELS AND 9 Inflation Tires .. 9 WHEEL ADJUSTMENT .. 9 Front Wheels (with 4 wheel drive) .. 10 Rear Wheels .. 11 PERIODIC 12 SERVICE AS 12 Replacing 12 Replacing Light 131 SPECIFICATIONSSPECIFICATIONSSPECIFICATIO N TABLE [HST Type][ROPS and CAB models]ModelL3240L3540L4240L5240L57404 WDEngineModelD1703-M-E2-HST1D1803-M-E2-H ST1V2203-M-E2-HST1V2403-M-TE2-HST1V2403- M-TE2-HST2 TypeIndirect injection vertical, water-cooled, 4-cycle dieselNumber of cylinders34 Total displacementL and strokemm87 x x x x power* kW (HP) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( )PTO power* (factory observed) kW (HP) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( )/2700 Maximum torqueN-m(kgf-m) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( )Battery capacity12V, RC: 123min, CCA: 490A12V, RC: 133 min, CCA: 582 ACapacitiesFuel tankL445054 engine crankcase (with filter) coolant caseL424345 DimensionsOverall length(without 3p)mm296031253250 Overall width(min.)

5 Tread)mm152016651570 Overall heightwith ROPSmm238524052490with CABmm---22952405 Wheel basemm180518951915 Min. ground clearancemm350375400 TreadFrontmm115011451340 Rearmm1200, 1300, 1385, 14801285, 1435, 15301225, 1325, 1425, 1525 Weightwith ROPSkg154016651745with CABkg---181519202 SPECIFICATIONSNOTE : *Manufacturer's estimate The company reserve the right to change the specifications without systemStandardtire type single stageSteeringHydrostatic power steeringTransmissionHydrostatic transmission (3 speeds)Braking systemWet disk typeMin. turning radius (with brake) unitHydraulic control systemPosition controlPump hitchSAE category 1 SAE category 1, 2 Max. liftforceAt lift pointskg1700175024 in. behind lift pointskg120012501350 System pressureMPa(kgf/cm ) (180)PTORear PTOSAE 1-3/8, 6 splinesPTO/ engine speedrpm540/2685540/2640540/2590 MID-PTO(if equipped)USA ( Kubota 10-tooth) involute splinePTO/ engine speedrpm2000/27152000/26702000/2615 ModelL3240L3540L4240L5240L57404WD3 SPECIFICATIONSSPECIFICATION TABLE [ MANUAL Transmission Type][ROPS model ]ModelL32404 WDEngineModelD1703-M-E2-GST1 TypeIndirect injection vertical, water-cooled, 4-cycle dieselNumber of cylinders3 Total displacementL and strokemm87 x power* kW (HP) ( )PTO power* (factory observed) kW (HP) ( )/2700 Maximum torqueN-m(kgf-m) ( )Battery capacity12V, RC: 123min, CCA: 490 ACapacitiesFuel tankL44 engine crankcase (with filter) coolant caseL42 DimensionsOverall length(without 3p)mm2960 Overall width(min.

6 Tread)mm1520 Overall height (with ROPS)mm2385 Wheel basemm1805 Min. ground clearancemm350 TreadFrontmm1150 Rearmm1200, 1300, 1385, 1480 Weight (with ROPS)kg1475 Traveling systemStandardtire type single stageSteeringHydrostatic power steeringTransmission8 forward and 8 reverse fully synchronized main and shuttle transmissionBraking systemWet disk typeMin. turning radius (with brake) : *Manufacturer's estimate The company reserve the right to change the specifications without unitHydraulic control systemPosition controlPump point hitchSAE category 1 Max. liftforceAt lift pointskg170024 in. behind lift pointskg1200 System pressureMPa(kgf/cm ) PTOSAE 1-3/8, 6 splinesPTO/ engine speedrpm540/2550 MID-PTO(if equipped)USA ( Kubota 10-tooth) involute splinePTO/ engine speedrpm2000/2580 ModelL32404WD5 SPECIFICATIONSTRAVELING SPEEDSBHST TypeThe company reserves the right to change the specifications without Transmission TypeThe company reserves the right to change the specifications without notice.

7 (At rated engine rpm)ModelL3240, L3540L4240L5240L5740 Tire size (Rear) control pedalH-DS leverRange gear shift leverkm/hForwardLL (At rated engine rpm)ModelL3240 Tire size (Rear) - 24 Shuttle shift leverRange gear shift leverMain gear shift leverkm/hForwardLow1 THE TRACTOROPERATING THE TRACTORSTARTINGBTurn Signal / Hazard Light SwitchCTurn Signal Light SwitchTo indicate a right turn, turn the turn signal light switchclockwise. To indicate a left turn, turn the turn signal lightswitch counter-clockwise. The corresponding right andleft turn signal lights and indicator on the instrument panelwill flash. Turn signal is active when key switch is in the"ON" sure to return switch to center position after Light SwitchWhen hazard light switch is pushed, the hazard lightsflash along with the indicator on the instrument the hazard light switch again to turn off the ButtonThe horn will sound when the key switch is in the "ON"position and the horn button pressed.

8 (1) Hazard light switch(2) Turn signal light switch(3) Hazard / Turn signal indicator(A) "RIGHT TURN"(B) "LEFT TURN"(1) Horn button(A) "PUSH"7 OPERATING THE TRACTORBT ractor Lights(1) Head light(2) Side turn signal / Hazard light(3) Side marker light(4) Tail light(5) Rear turn signal / Hazard light(6) Brake stop light8 HYDRAULIC UNITHYDRAULIC UNITREMOTE HYDRAULIC CONTROL SYSTEMThe hydraulic auxiliary control valves can be installed upto triple Control ValveThere are two types of remote valves available for acting valve:ADouble acting valve with float position:This valve may be placed in the float mode with thecontrol lever all the way forward. The cylinder is free toextend or retract, letting an implement such as aloader bucket follow the model is equipped with double actingvalve as Control Valve LeverThe remote control valve lever directs pressurized oil flowto the implement hydraulic not hold the lever in the REARWARD or FORWARD position once the remote cylinder hasreached the end of the stroke, as this will cause oil toflow through the relief valve.

9 Forcing oil through therelief valve for extended periods will overheat the using the tractor hydraulic system to power frontloader, do not operate boom and bucket unitL3240 ROPSL3540 ROPS---L4240 ROPSL5240 ROPSL5740 ROPS1L4240 CABL5240 CABL5740 CAB2(1) Remote control valve lever with Double acting valve (1)(2) Remote control valve lever with Double acting valve (2)PressureReturningLever (1)XYPort[A]In Out [B]Out In Lever (2)XYPort[C]In Out [D]Out In Coupler sizePort [A] [B] [C] [D]PT 1/29 TIRES, WHEELS AND BALLASTTIRES, WHEELS AND BALLASTTIRESTo avoid personal injury:ADo not attempt to mount a tire on a rim.

10 Thisshould be done by a qualified person with theproper maintain the correct tire not inflate tires above the recommendedpressure shown in the OPERATOR'S not use tires other than those approved you intend to mount different size of tires fromequipped ones, consult your dealer about front drivegear ratio for wear of tires may occur due to impropergear PressureThough the tire pressure is factory-set to the prescribedlevel, it naturally drops slowly in the course of time. Thus,check it everyday and inflate as the maximum pressure in front tires, if usinga front loader or when equipped with a full load of TiresDual tires are not ADJUSTMENTTo avoid personal injury:AWhen working on slopes or when working withtrailer, set the wheel tread as wide as practicalfor maximum tractor securely on stands beforeremoving a not work under any hydraulically supporteddevices.