Kubota M6040, M7040, M8540, M9540 Operator's Manual
M7040
M6040
M8540
M9540
MODELS
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
English (Australia)
Code No. 3C793-9971-1
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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, until today, 19 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 intended to help
individuals and nations fulfill the potential inherent in their
environment. For KUBOTA is the Basic Necessities Giant.
This potential includes water supply, food from the soil and from
the sea, industrial development, architecture and construction,
transportation.
Thousands of people depend on KUBOTA's know-how, technology,
experience and customer service. You too can depend on
KUBOTA.
M6040/M7040/M8540/M9540
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FOREWORD
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SAFETY FIRST
IMPORTANT :
NOTE :
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DANGER :
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WARNING :
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CAUTION :
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates that equipment or property damage could result if
instructions are not followed.
Gives helpful information.
Thank you very much for choosing the CAB model of the M series tractor.
This 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. (M6040, M7040, M8540, M9540)
Please read both manuals carefully, to operate the machine properly and safety.
Proper daily inspection, servicing and lubrication keeps your machine in good
condition.
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
SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................................................... 1
SPECIFICATION TABLE ......................................................................................... 1
TRAVELING SPEEDS ............................................................................................. 3
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS................................................................... 4
OPERATING THE TRACTOR ................................................................................... 10
STARTING ............................................................................................................. 10
Operator's Seat...............................................................................................................10
Light Switch ....................................................................................................................11
Turn Signal / Hazard Light Switch ..................................................................................11
With Trailer Connector.................................................................................................... 11
PTO RPM / TRAVEL SPEED MONITOR............................................................... 12
PTO Speed Display Mode Switching.............................................................................. 12
PARKING ............................................................................................................... 13
Parking Brake Lever ....................................................................................................... 13
Gear Locked Parking Lever............................................................................................13
OPERATING TECHNIQUES ................................................................................. 14
Trailer Electrical Outlet ...................................................................................................14
PTO ........................................................................................................................... 15
PTO OPERATION.................................................................................................. 15
PTO Gear Shift Lever ..................................................................................................... 15
PTO Clutch Control Lever............................................................................................... 15
PTO Clutch Control Switch.............................................................................................16
LCD Monitor Message ....................................................................................................17
THREE-POINT HITCH & DRAWBAR........................................................................ 18
3-POINT HITCH ..................................................................................................... 18
Remote Hitch UP / DOWN Lever....................................................................................18
DRAWBAR............................................................................................................. 18
Adjusting Drawbar Length ..............................................................................................18
Swing Drawbar ...............................................................................................................19
HYDRAULIC UNIT..................................................................................................... 20
REMOTE HYDRAULIC CONTROL SYSTEM........................................................ 20
Remote Control Valve.....................................................................................................20
Remote Control Valve Lever...........................................................................................20
TIRES, WHEELS AND BALLAST.............................................................................. 22
TIRES..................................................................................................................... 22
Inflation Pressure............................................................................................................22
Dual Tires .......................................................................................................................22
WHEEL ADJUSTMENT ......................................................................................... 22
Front Wheels (with four wheel drive) .............................................................................. 23
Rear Wheels...................................................................................................................24
MAINTENANCE......................................................................................................... 25
CONTENTS
SERVICE INTERVALS .......................................................................................... 25
PERIODIC SERVICE................................................................................................. 28
EVERY 100 HOURS .............................................................................................. 28
Adjusting Parking Brake Lever .......................................................................................28
Checking Gear Locked Parking Lever............................................................................28
SERVICE AS REQUIRED...................................................................................... 28
Replacing Fuse...............................................................................................................28
Replacing Light Bulb.......................................................................................................30
OPTIONS................................................................................................................... 31
SAFE OPERATION
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Careful operation is your best insurance against an
accident.
Read and understand this manual carefully before
operating the tractor.
All operators, no matter how much experience they may
have, should read this and other related manuals before
operating the tractor or any implement attached to it. It is
the owner's obligation to instruct all operators in safe
operation.
1. BEFORE OPERATING THE TRACTOR
1. Know your equipment and its limitations. Read this
entire manual before attempting to start and operate
the tractor.
2. Pay special attention to the danger, warning and
caution labels on the tractor.
3. KUBOTA recommends the use of a CAB or Roll Over
Protective Structures (ROPS) and seat belt in almost
all applications. This combination will reduce the risk
of serious injury or death, should the tractor be upset.
If the CAB or ROPS is loosened or removed for any
reason, make sure that all parts are reinstalled
correctly before operating the tractor.
Never modify or repair a CAB or ROPS because
welding, bending, drilling, grinding, or cutting may
weaken the structure.
A damaged CAB or ROPS structure must be replaced,
not repaired or revised. If any structural member of the
CAB or ROPS is damaged, replace the entire structure
at your local KUBOTA Dealer.
5. Do not operate the tractor or any implement attached
to it while under the influence of alcohol, medication,
controlled substances or while fatigued.
6. Carefully check the vicinity before operating tractor or
any implement attached to it. Check for overhead
clearance which may interfere with a CAB or ROPS.
Do not allow any bystanders around or near tractor
during operation.
7. Before allowing other people to use your tractor,
explain how to operate and have them read this
manual before operation.
8. Never wear loose, torn, or bulky clothing around
tractor. It may catch on moving parts or controls,
leading to the risk of an accident. Use additional safety
items, e.g. hard hat, safety boots or shoes, eye and
hearing protection, gloves, etc., as appropriate or
required.
9. Do not allow passengers to ride on any part of the
tractor at anytime. The operator must remain in the
tractor seat during operation.
10.Check brakes, clutch, linkage pins and other
mechanical parts for improper adjustment and wear.
Replace worn or damaged parts promptly. Check the
tightness of all nuts and bolts regularly. (For further
details, see "MAINTENANCE" section.)
11.Keep your tractor clean. Dirt, grease, and trash build
up may contribute to fires and lead to personal injury.
12.Use only implements meeting the specifications listed
under "IMPLEMENT LIMITATIONS" in this manual or
implements approved by KUBOTA.
13.Use proper weights on the front or rear of the tractor to
reduce the risk of upsets. When using the front loader,
put an implement or ballast on the 3-point hitch to
improve stability. Follow the safe operating
procedures specified in the implement or attachment
manual.
(1) Seat belt
4. Always use the seat belt if the tractor has a CAB or
ROPS. Do not use the seat belt if there is no CAB or
ROPS. Check the seat belt regularly and replace if
frayed or damaged.
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14. The narrower the tread, the greater the risk of a tractor
upset. For maximum stability, adjust the wheels to the
widest practical tread width for your application. (See
"TIRES, WHEELS AND BALLAST" section.)
(1) Rear wheels (A) Tread Width
15.Do not modify the tractor. Unauthorized modification
may affect the function of the tractor, which may result
in personal injury.
2. OPERATING THE TRACTOR
5. Check before each use that operator presence
controls are functioning correctly. Test safety systems.
(See "Checking Engine Start System" in "EVERY 50
HOURS" in "PERIODIC SERVICE" section.)
Do not operate unless they are functioning correctly.
C Working
1. Pull only from the drawbar. Never hitch to axle housing
or any other point except drawbar; such arrangements
will increase the risk of serious personal injury or death
due to a tractor upset.
(1) Drawbar
Operator safety is a priority. Safe operation, specifically
with respect to overturning hazards, entails understanding
the equipment and environmental conditions at the time of
use. Some prohibited uses which can affect overturning
hazards include traveling and turning with implements
and loads carried too high etc. This manual sets forth
some of the obvious risks, but the list is not, and cannot
be, exhaustive. It is the operator's responsibility to be alert
for any equipment or environmental condition that could
compromise safe operation.
C Starting
1. Always sit in the operator's seat when starting engine
or operating levers or controls. Adjust seat per
instructions in the operating the tractor section. Never
start engine while standing on the ground.
2. Before starting the engine, make sure that all levers
(including auxiliary control levers) are in their neutral
positions, that the parking brake is engaged, and that
both the clutch and the Power Take-Off (PTO) are
disengaged or "OFF".
Fasten the seat belt if the tractor has a CAB, a fixed
ROPS or a foldable ROPS in the upright and locked
position.
3. Do not start engine by shorting across starter
terminals or bypassing the safety start switch.
Machine may start in gear and move if normal starting
circuitry is bypassed.
4. Do not operate or idle engine in a non-ventilated area.
Carbon monoxide gas is colorless, odorless, and
deadly.
2. Keep all shields and guards in place. Replace any that
are missing or damaged.
3. Avoid sudden starts. To avoid upsets, slow down
when turning, on uneven ground, and before stopping.
4. The tractor cannot turn with the rear wheel or 4-wheel
differential locked and attempting to do so could be
dangerous.
5. Do not operate near ditches, holes, embankments, or
other ground surface features which may collapse
under the tractor's weight. The risk of tractor upset is
even higher when the ground is loose or wet. Tall
grass can hide obstacles, walk the area first to be sure.
6. Watch where you are going at all times. Watch for and
avoid obstacles. Be alert at row ends, near trees, and
other obstructions.
7. When working in groups, always let the others know
what you are going to do before you do it.
8. Never try to get on or off a moving tractor.
9. Do not stand between tractor and implement or trailed
vehicle unless parking brake is applied.
C Safety for children
Tragedy can occur if the operator is not alert to the
presence of children. Children generally are attracted to
machines and the work they do.
1. Never assume that children will remain where you last
saw them.
2. Keep children out of the work area and under the
watchful eye of another responsible adult.
3. Be alert and shut your machine down if children enter
the work area.
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4. Never carry children on your machine. There is no safe
place for them to ride. They may fall off and be run
over or interfere with your control of the machine.
5. Never allow children to operate the machine even
under adult supervision.
6. Never allow children to play on the machine or on the
implement.
7. Use extra caution when backing up. Look behind and
down to make sure area is clear before moving.
8. When parking your machine if at all possible park on a
firm, flat and level surface; if not, park across a slope.
Set the parking brake(s), lower the implements to the
ground, remove the key from the ignition and lock the
cab door (if equipped) and chock the wheels.
C Operating on slopes
Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and tipover accidents, which can result in severe injury or death.
All slopes require extra caution.
1. To avoid upsets, always back up steep slopes. If you
cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do
not operate on it. Stay off slopes too steep for safe
operation.
2. Driving forward out of a ditch, mired condition or up a
steep slope increases the risk of a tractor to be upset
backward. Always back out of these situations. Extra
caution is required with 4-wheel drive models because
their increased traction can give the operator false
confidence in the tractor's ability to climb slopes.
3. Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual. Do
not make sudden changes in speed, direction or apply
brake and make sudden motions of the steering
wheel.
4. Avoid disengaging the clutch or changing gears speed
when climbing or going down a slope. If on a slope
disengaging the clutch or changing gears to neutral
could cause loss of control.
5. Special attention should be made to the weight and
location of implements and loads as such will affect the
stability of the tractor.
6. To improve stability on slope, set widest wheel tread
as shown in "TIRES, WHEELS AND BALLAST"
section.
Follow recommendations for proper ballasting.
C Driving the tractor on the road
1. Lock the 2 brake pedals together to help assure
straight-line stops. Uneven braking at road speeds
could cause the tractor to tip over.
(1) Brake Pedal (LH)
(2) Brake Pedal (RH)
(3) Brake Pedal Lock
(A) Whenever travelling on the road
2. Check the front wheel engagement. The braking
characteristics are different between 2 and 4-wheel
drive. Be aware of the difference and use carefully.
3. Always slow the tractor down before turning. Turning
at high speed may tip the tractor over.
4. Turn the headlights on. Dim them when meeting
another vehicle.
5. Drive at speeds that allow you to maintain control at all
times.
6. Do not apply the differential lock while traveling at road
speeds. The tractor may run out of control.
7. Avoid sudden motions of the steering wheel as they
can lead to a dangerous loss of stability. The risk is
especially great when the tractor is traveling at road
speeds.
8. Do not operate an implement while the tractor is on the
road. Lock the 3-point hitch in the raised position.
3. PARKING THE TRACTOR
1. Disengage the PTO, lower all implements to the
ground, place all control levers in their neutral
positions, set the parking brake, stop the engine, and
remove the key.
2. Make sure that the tractor has come to a complete
stop before dismounting.
3. Avoid parking on steep slopes, if at all possible park on
a firm and level surface; if not, park across a slope with
chock the wheels.
Failure to comply with this warning may allow the
tractor to move and could cause injury or death.
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4. OPERATING THE PTO
1. Wait until all moving components have completely
stopped before getting off the tractor, connecting,
disconnecting, adjusting, cleaning, or servicing any
PTO driven equipment.
2. Keep the PTO shaft cover in place at all times.
Replace the PTO shaft cap when the shaft is not in
use.
(1) PTO Shaft cover
(2) PTO Shaft cap
3. Before installing or using PTO driven equipment, read
the manufacturer's manual and review the safety
labels attached to the equipment.
To prevent PTO driven equipment from improper or
unsafe use, select the lower speed (540rpm) unless
the higher one is specifically recommended as safe by
the equipment manufacture.
4. When operating stationary PTO driven equipment,
always apply the tractor parking brake and place
chocks behind and in front of the rear wheels. Stay
clear of all rotating parts. Never step over rotating
parts.
(A) "NORMAL POSITION"
(B) "RAISED POSITION"
5. USING 3-POINT HITCH
1. Use the 3-point hitch only with equipment designed for
3-point hitch usage.
2. When using a 3-point hitch mounted implement, be
sure to install the proper counterbalance weight on the
front of the tractor.
3. When transporting on the road, set the implement
lowering speed knob in the "LOCK" position to hold the
implement in the raised position.
(1) 3-point hitch lowering speed knob (A) "FAST"
(B) "SLOW"
(C) "LOCK"
6. SERVICING THE TRACTOR
Before servicing the tractor, park it on a firm, flat and level
surface, set the parking brake, lower all implements to the
ground, place the gear shift lever in neutral, stop the
engine and remove the key.
1. Allow the tractor time to cool off before working on or
near the engine, muffler, radiator, etc.
2. Do not remove radiator cap while coolant is hot. When
cool, slowly rotate cap to the first stop and allow
sufficient time for excess pressure to escape before
removing the cap completely. If the tractor has a
coolant recovery tank, add coolant or water to the tank,
not the radiator. (See "Checking Coolant Level" in
"DAILY CHECK" in "PERIODIC SERVICE" section.)
3. Always stop the engine before refueling. Avoid spills
and overfilling.
4. Do not smoke when working around battery or when
refueling. Keep all sparks and flames away from
battery and fuel tank. The battery presents an
explosive hazard, because it gives off hydrogen and
oxygen especially when recharging.
5. Before "jump starting" a dead battery, read and follow
all of the instructions. (See "JUMP STARTING" in
"OPERATING THE ENGINE" section.)
6. Keep first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy at all
times.
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7. Disconnect the battery's ground cable before working
on or near electric components.
8. To avoid the possibility of battery explosion, do not use
or charge the refillable type battery if the fluid level is
below the LOWER ( lower limit level ) mark. Check the
fluid level regularly and add distilled water as required
so that the fluid level is between the UPPER and
LOWER levels.
9. To avoid sparks from an accidental short circuit,
always disconnect the battery's ground cable (-) first
and reconnect it last.
(1) Battery
10.Do not attempt to mount a tire on a rim. This should be
done by a qualified person with the proper equipment.
11.Always maintain the correct tire pressure. Do not
inflate tires above the recommended pressure shown
in the operator's manual.
15.Escaping hydraulic fluid under pressure has sufficient
force to penetrate skin, causing serious personal
injury. Before disconnecting hydraulic lines, be sure to
release all residual pressure. Before applying
pressure to the hydraulic system, make sure that all
connections are tight and that all lines, pipes, and
hoses are free of damage.
16.Fluid escaping from pinholes may be invisible. Do not
use hands to search for suspected leaks; use a piece
of cardboard or wood. Use of safety goggles or other
eye protection is also highly recommended. If injured
by escaping fluid, see a medical doctor at once. This
fluid will produce gangrene or severe allergic reaction.
12.Securely support the tractor when either changing
wheels or adjusting the wheel tread width.
13.Make sure that wheel bolts have been tightened to the
specified torque.
14.Do not work under any hydraulically supported
devices. They can settle, suddenly leak down, or be
accidentally lowered. If it is necessary to work under
tractor or any machine elements for servicing or
adjustment, securely support them with stands or
suitable blocking beforehand.
(1) Cardboard
(2) Hydraulic line
(3) Magnifying glass
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7. DANGER, WARNING AND CAUTION LABELS
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SAFE OPERATION-10
8. 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 from your local KUBOTA Dealer.
4. If a component with danger, warning and caution label(s) affixed is replaced with new part, make sure new label(s) is
(are) attached in the same location(s) as the replaced component.
5. Mount new danger, warning and caution labels by applying on a clean dry surface and pressing any bubbles to outside
edge.
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