You are now the proud owner of KUBOTA L245-L245DT. This: tractor ts a product of Kubota quality engineering and manufactur= ing. It is made of the finest materials, to exact Spetificatiols,” afd. Whdér ‘rigid’ productidn, methods,. It will’ give you long, satisfactory: -sefvice, To:obtain the best use of your tracion * le! yedd ths manu carefully. 1 wil help ‘ad beeoine'fainiliar'with the operation of thes {fractOr;" it contains many helpful hinits about .-tragtor imaihtenance. It is Kubota’s policy to. “Soiytili2e as quickly. as:possible every advance in ‘Our research. The immediate use of new tech: " ¢ atigifes n-,the manufacture: of products may iUBE'some Stall parts OF this: manual 6 be dated. Kubota atents and dealers will have ve : * “the mest up-to-date information. “© Please do not hesitate to consult with them. Z i. ios = S4 j poM a 'LIMITED. ONE YEAR OR SIX HUNDRED HOUR WARRANTY All Kubota brand tractors and implements distributed by Kubota Tractor Corporation (KTC), a California corporation with offices at 300 West Carob Street, Compton, California, 90220, shall carry the following warranty: {a) Products Covered KTC Warrants to be free from defects in material and workmanship all parts and structural components (except as noted below) of all Products manufactured by Kubota, or manufactured for KTC, provided such Products are put td normal and proper use and receive the maintance service as specified by Kubota in the owners manual (b) Duration (1) Tractors: This warranty shall be in effect (for purchasers other than those in-the rental business) for One Year from the date of delivery or until the Product has been operated for Six Hundred Hours, which ever comes first. For purchasers in the business of renting Kubota Products to third party users, this warranty shall be in effect for Six Months or Six Hundred Hours of operation, which ever comes first. {2) Implements: This warranty shall be in effect for six months from date of delivery. For purchasers in the business of renting Kubota Products to third party users, this warranty shall be in effect for ninety days. (c) Replacement Parts Warranty KTC parts which are furnished and installed under this warranty are themselves: within the coverage of this warranty for the duration of the original one year warranty period or for ninety days efter installation, which ever period shall expire last. (a) Exclusions This warranty excludes the following components or parts of Products as modified (1) Battery: The Battery is warranted for a period of three months under proper maintanance from the date of delivery. After the expiration of such three month warranty period, the customer shall pay only a pro-rata portion of the cost of the replacement or repair of a battery occuring ‘within twelve months from the date of purchase, The pro-rata portion of ‘the cost that the customer shall pay, shall be in the proportion to the total cost as the number of months elapsed since the date of his purchase from ‘the dealer is to twelve months. (2) Light blubs, preheater plugs, indicator and resistance coil, cleaner elements, lubricating and hydraulic oil, and cleaning of fuel tine. (e) Products Not Covered (1) This warranty does not extend ta used Products, The terms apply only to new and unused Products purchased from all authorized Kubota dealers. (2) This warranty does not apply to Products which have been subjected to alteration, modification, neglect, unauthorized repair, or misuse in any way.(a) Products Covered oo KTC Warrants to be free from defects in material and wor 4 structural components (excopt as noted below) of all Products manufactured by Kubota, or manufactured for KTC, provided such Products are put td normal and proper use and receive the maintance service as specified by Kubota in the owners manual (b) Duration (1) Tractors: This warrenty shall be in effect (for purchasers other than those in'the rental business) for One Year from the date of delivery or until the Product has been operated for Six Hundred Hours, which ever comes first. For purchasers in the business of renting Kubota Products to third party: users, this warranty shall be in effect for Six Months or Six Hundred Hours of operation, which ever comes first. {2} Implements: This warranty shall be in effect for six months from date of delivery. For purchasers in the business of renting Kubota Products to third party users, this warranty shall be in effect for ninety days. (c) Replacement Parts Warranty KTC parts which are furnished and installed under this warranty are themselves within the coverage of this warranty for the duration of the original one year warranty period or for ninety days after installation, which ever period shall expire last. (a) Exclusions This warranty excludes the following components or parts of Products as modified (1) Battery: The Battery is warranted for a period of three months under proper maintanance from the date of delivery. After the expiration of such three month warranty period, the customer shall pay only a pro-rata portion of the cost of the replacement or repair of a battery occuring within twelve months from the date of purchase. The pro-rata portion of ‘the cost that the customer shall pay, shall be in the proportion to the total ‘cost as the number of months elapsed since the date of his purchase from the dealer is to twelve months. {2} Light biubs, preheater plugs, indicator and resistance coil, cleaner elements, lubricating and hydraulic oil, and cleaning of fuel line. (e) Products Not Covered (1) This warranty does not extend to used Products. The terms apply only to new and unused Products purchased from all authorized Kubota dealers. (2) This warranty does not apply to Products which have been subjected to alteration, modification, neglect, unauthorized repair, or misuse in any way. (f) Remedies for Breach In the event of @ defect in the moterial or workmanship of a Product, KTC will replace or repair, without charge for parts or labor, any part or parts which have become deffective under normal and proper use accompained by proper main- tanence as specified by Kubota. The purchaser will be responsible for any and all costs of transporting the Product to an authorized Kubota dealership. (a) Limitation on Implied Warranty All warranties implied by law, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular use, are limited in duration to the duration of the express war- ranty on the Products, as expressed in Paragraph (b). (h) Limitation on Consequential Damages In no ovent shall any purchaser or user be entitled to recover under this warranty for incidental or consequential damages, including, but not limited to, loss of crops, inconvenience, rental or replacement equipment, loss of profits, or other commercial toss. (i) Procedure to Obrain Performance In the event of a defect in the materiat or workmanship, a purchaser entitled to enforce the terms of this warranty should take the following steps: (1) Notify the Kubota dealer who sold the Product In question or other Kubota dealer if the original dealer is not convientent or available. (2) Transport the Product to the dealer's business location. If the dealer contacted is not the original dealer of the Product, accompany the Product with such proof of purchase date as available. If the Product is still undef this warranty and the defect is covered by the terms of this warranty, the desler will assume responsibility for performance under this warranty. (j) Legal Rights of Purchaser This warranty gives specific legal remedies, and the purchaser may also have other legal rights which vary fram state to state, (k) Authority of Dealers KTC dealers are not authorized to modify, extend, limit the terms of this warranty. KTC will not assume responsibility for any other warranty terms stated by any person in connection with the’sale of the Products.eee For Safe Operation Please read these safety tins. Improper use of the tractor and its equipment can result in injury. To reduce this possibility, pay ‘complete attention to the job at hand, and observing the following precautions. If you can prevent an accident, your time will have bean spent wall 1. When starting engine, depress clutch pedal, where safety start switch is installed, by your left foot while sitting in ‘the tractor soat properly. Never attempt depressing of clutch pedal by hand or Foot without sitting on tho seat, Depressing of clutch pedal and turning of startar switch ‘must be done by one person from operstors seat For travelling on roads, be sure te have both the brakes interlocked. Applying only one brake will result in sud don turning, which may tip the tractor over. Reduce speed when turning or applying individual brakes. + Dernat attempt to tui too sharply or at too fast a speed ‘when using the individual brakes. oop all shields and guards in place, This vohicle is not for stroet or highway use, Keep other people and pets a safe distance away from the wractor. Do not stand near machine while in mation. Kop hands, feet and clothing eway from power driven parts. Always wear relatively tight and bolted clothing whan ‘operating the tractor, Loose jackets, shirts, sleeves or other loose clothing should not be permitted because of the dangor of eatch- ing them in moving parts or controls. Never allow passengers to ride or board the tractor at any time, Do not allow children to operate machine, or adults ‘without proper instruction. Always drive slowly over rough ground. Drive at speeds slow-enough to insure your safety. Confirm what is behind you before backing the tractor. Keep alert for holes, ditches or other terrain irregulari= ta . 18. 19, 20. a. 2. 23, 24, 26. 27. 28, Operate the tractor st the safe speed, Take care when operating the tractor on hillsides and curves to prevent tipping, It is dangerous to trevel down a slope by just depressing ‘the brake pedals while disengaging the clutch, Do not start or stop suddenly when asing up ar down bills, Before oporating an Implement with this tractor, read the operation and safety suggestions in the operator's ‘manual carefully. Clear work area of object wich might be picked up ant thrown, Fopaie any damage before restarting and operating the equipment. When using @ mower or other attachment, stop and ins- pect for damage after striking a foreign object. efuel your tractor only with the engine tuned off. \Nover smoke while refusling Fill the tank out of doors and wipe up sf Replace the cap securely. Do not operate the engine whore ventilation is poor as noxious exhaust gas is easy to eolloct. While runn ‘engine, protect workers and animals from exhaust gas. Always turn off the key switch when working on the setrical system or when making adjustments to the ‘engine of mounted attachmonts. * Before dismounting from the tractor ‘Shift the transmission to neutral Spt the parking brake. + Disengage the PTO clutch, + Stop the engine + Remove the kay switeh, Always use the seat belt only when the roll bar is Installad, Nover use the seat bolt if roll bar is removed! from the tractor.CONTENTS 1. Servicing of Trector 2. Specifications 3, Handling New Tractor oo... eee veces een ee 4, Instrument Panel and Controls 4-1 Instrument Panel 42° Controls 5. Operation : 5-1 Prostarting Inspection 5-2. Starting the Engine 5:3 Stopping the Engino 5-4 Operating the Tractor 5 Stopping the Tractor 56 Parking 57 Turning ee 68 Check While Operating 5-9 Operating on Public Roads SAD Operating on Slopes oe... ee 7 5-11. Handling the Tractor on the Farm 5412 Use of the Differential Lock = Hydraulic System . ‘Three-Point Hitch Storege fee . Maintenanes and Checks 841 Engine Lubrication 92 Air Cleaner 93 Radiator . 24 Battery 85 Diagnoss of Engine Trouble 9.6 Transmission Lubrieation 97 Adjusting Clutch 98 Chock Tire Pressure 10. Change of Whoo! Treads 10-1 Change Front Wheol Tread .. 10-2 Chango Rear Wheel Tread .* 11. Wiring Diagram, 12. Msintenanco Check List1 Servicing of Tractor ‘Your dealer is interested in your new tractor and has the desire to help you got the most value from it. After reading this ‘manual thoroughly, you will find that you can do many of the regular servies jobs quickly and easily However, when ia need of parts or major servic, be sure to see your KUBOTA dealer. When in need of parts, be prepared to give your dealer both the tractor and engine serial numbers. The tractor serial number is located on the transmission hous: lng on the righthand side of the tractor. Tho engine sorial ‘umber is located on the engine crankcase, right side. Locate the serial numbers now and record them in the space provided. KUBOTA TRACTOR Tractor Serial No. 245 ~10257 Engine Serial No. Date of Purchase P6777 (To be filled in by purchaser)we 2 Specifications °° eo (Oe 1 Enane » charen Hoel ieua0TA DHTIOA tering Tye Werteawetercened Aeyele desl era gan sraine Number otevinders | 3 oo Bares Soke | 8° x9:18/6" (7 x 82mm) tal displacement | 68.3 Cu. in. (1118cm*) Hon power Bore 25 HP (18.7 KW) = Pro sytem Raley A) | 28000 Smnngaytom | Elec starter wih tery, dow plug snd decompresion device Lubricating | Forced lubrication by trachoidal pump Coating [With prsurzd vaditor rua ype of ul capsize ais] 12080 Fuettank 58 Gallons 20) Cooling system Engine crankea ‘Steering box Transmission 7.0 Quarts (6.60) se 5.2 Quarts (4.90) 0.3 Quarts (0.30) 23 Os. (220) | 24 Qs, (230) Travel Speeds Dry single plate Ball screw type Gear shitt type {8 Forward, 2 Reverse) Single tight and left indopendent with wet dis. SAE 1.3/8” Clockwise from rear 3 speeds at engine 2430 rpm (with over running clutch) ist 840 rpm 2nd 702 ep 3rd 1007 com No. 2 diesel fuel at rated engine pan. with 11.2/10-24 tires. Forward st | 0.82 mph ( 1.31 km/h) Fort ne ice 1.1 ts. (1.12) Be ea eee area la, 3d | 152 mah ( 2.45 km) Frontier ene | — 0.8 Ors. (0.82) Pi eon erenteliy {eight tet cee sth | 3.49 moh ( 6.62mi) a &h_ | 454 mph 7.20 km/h) diene ese Geese EEE 7th | 6.51 moh (10.48 km/h) Engine erankease | Engine oll 8S (CD) Bh | 12.09 mph (19.46 kann) ee wed Rovocse 1st | 1.39 mph ( 2.23 km/h) es ant | 8:93 mph (9.55 km/h) Below 32°F(0°C) / SAETOW, 1oW-30 Transmission Gear oll SAE 80 Steering box Gear oil SAE 60 fr Gear oil SAE 90 Dimensions & Tites - i = Laas Laas izasbT Overall iongth 101-378 in (2575 mm) | 84 in (2520 mm) | TOVAIBin (2575 mm Over ail width 1-6/8 in (1310emm) — | 5B-1/2 in (1485mm) | 1-6/8 in (1310 mm) Overall height 52:9/4 in (1365 mm) | 1-3/4 in (131mm) | 78 in (1980 mm) Min. ground clearance 1365/8 in (245mm) | 115/8in (295mm) } 12 in (305mm) Wheel base 63 in (160mm) | 63 in (160mm) | 59:7/8in (1520rmm) “Thvead front 37.318 in (860mm — | 41-7/8in (1045 mm) | 39/4 in (1010 mm} ~815/8 in ~1310 mm) = roar 41-178 in (1085 mm | 44-1/2in (1130mm) | _41-1/8in (1045 mm ~85.3/8 in. ~1405 mm) ~55:3/8 in. ~1405 mm) Woight (with pointhiteh) | 1825 tbs. (880 kgF:8.1KN) | 1770 ths. (8OSkaf: 7 9KN) | 2000's. (910 kat: 8.9KN) Tire front FSR5.0016 aPR | AGP20x8.00-10 .4PR | FSLW7.16 aPR rear FSLWI12/024 4PR_| AGSI9616 APR | FSLW112/1024 APR (Specifications and design subject to change without notice.)How a new tractor i handled and maintained determines the life ofthe tractor. ‘A new tractor just off the factory production line has been, Cf course, well fitted and tested, but the various parts cannot bbe sald to be accustomed to specially severe type of work, so care should be taken to operate the tractor for the first 100 hours at slower speed and avoid excessive work or operation until the various parts become well “broken in ‘The manner in which the tractor is handled while new greatly affects the life of your trator. Therefore, to obtain the maxi ‘mum performance and the longest life of the tractor, itis very important in the handling of the new tractor. Ja handling a now tractor, the following precautions should be wall observed. = Do not operate the. tractor at full speed for the first 100 hours. + Donot start quickly nor apply the brakes suddenly. + Inwinter, tun the tractor after fully warming up the engine. + Do not run at spaeds faster than necessary. + On bad roads, slow down to suitable speeds, Do not operate ‘the tractor at fast speed. “The above precautions are not limited only to neve tractors, bout to all tractors. But it should be especially observed in case lof new tractors Supply and exchange of lubricating oi “The lubricating ail is specially important in the case of a new tractor because a the various parts are not "broken in” and fare not accustomed to each other, small metal grit may dove Top during the operation of the tractor; and this may wear out ‘or damage the parts, Therefore, care should be taken to ox: change the lubricating oil @ litle eerlier than would ordinarily bbe required, For further details of exchange interval hours, se check lst * Road “For Safe Operation” to assure Safe Opera tion. Please read “For Safe Operation.” “The precautions aro suggested to help prevent accidents.SEE eee 4 Instrument Panel and Controls 4.1 INSTRUMENT PANEL = Main Switch “The main switoh is separate from the starting switch. By turn ing the main switch one stage clockwise, the electric circuit starts functioning. When turned to the second stage, the headlight is turned on. When tured further to the third stage, the head light would be dimmed and the angle of the light would he lowered. When the tractor is not to be used, do nat leave the key inserted, but always remove the kay and carry it with you, Yo Newer! BF ore. ih 2 Electric cirevit is open, ON... Electr citeuit is closed. Head lights “ON”, Head lights dimmed = Starter Switch When the starter switch is turned to the right, the engine will catch. Whon released, the switch will return to its neutral position When the starter switch is turnod to the loft, the pro-heating coil will activate, and the combustion chamber will be pre: heated. When reloesed, the switch will return to its former position. toy barge Tomy Hoe mater Glow play indicator Starter swites [Attention] Because of the safety device, the engine may not be started except when the clutch is desengaged. Starting at = Glow Plug Indicator (Pre-heating Indicator) When the starter switch is turned to the lft, the glow plug indicator bacornes red. This shows the condition of preheat ing in the combustion chamber, = Decompression Knob Uf the battery becomes woak and it is difficult to turn the starter (or when it is difficult to startin cold weather), pull ‘the decompression knob to roleate the compression of the engine. ‘Then it should be essy to start the engine,= Oil Pressure Lamp ‘This lamp is for the purpose of indicating whether the pressure of the engine oil being sent to the various parts is normal or not. When the main switeh is tured, the lamp lights up. When the starting switch is turned, the engine starts and when the oil starts to circulate under normal pressure, the fight will go oft. = Battery Charge Lamp The battery charge lamp serves to indicate whether the charge ing of the battery is conducted properly or not. The lamp is on hile the battery is discharging. So, it Wghts up when the mein switch is turned on but #t goes off as soon as the engine is cranked up and starts charging the battery = Hourmeter “Hourmeter ‘This meter shows the number of hours the tractor has been used with the engine RPM at 2800 rpm. When the last figure ‘on white background is multiplied by six, it will show the time in minutes, For example: 0170 (1) ~~ 170 hours and 6 minutes used, *RPM speed “This indicates the revolution per minute of the engine. i joieser.tom in leita a0 pe i \ Fuse Case ‘There are 5 ampere and 10 ampere fusos in the fuse box to safeguard the electri circuit. There are also spare fuses:4.2 CONTROLS = Main Gear Shift Lever & Hi-Lo Gear Shift Lever “The main goar shift lever pattern is In the form of an ""H". The hilo gear sift Inver moves two stages, "high" and "low" By combination and use of the main gear shift lover and the bilo gear shift lover, itis possible to obtain four speeds for- ‘ward in “high” range and four speeds forward in low’ range, (oF a total of eight speeds forward; and two speeds revarse, high and low. shift lover st 5h Hand throttle Brake pedalieft) ta pedal{right) throttle [caurion] To change speed, press the clutch pedal completely down end stop the tactar bafore attempting to proceed change. i speed= Front Wheel Drive Lever (L245D7) Pull the font wheel drive lover back to engage che front whee! drive mechanism, During ordinary farming work, Keep the lever forward to leave ‘the mechanism dieengaged. The front wheel drive mechanism is very effective on the following jobs. (1) On slopes and in wet fields, or when connected to the Trailor of the Front-End-Laader where great traction is required (2) On sandy land, (3) To prevent the tractor being thrust foward during rotary Alling hard soil (4) Entering a job location or going over a high bank. esa ad ive lover ye ct agas0T | Hike gear shift fever Lew = PTO Gear Shift Lever Three PTO speeds can be obtained by shifting the PTO soced lever from the operator's seat, [ Pro gear shift lover tet aid and = Hand Throttle When the throttle is pulled, tho spesd of the engine i increased, When pushed forward, the speed is decreased, ™ Foot Throttle The foot throttle is interlocked with tho hand throttle, There fore, ifthe hand throttle is pushed forward fully, it would be possible to regulate the speed of the engine freely just by the amount the foot throttle is dapressed. If the hand throttle i pushed up only half-way, even if the foot is released from the foot throttle, the speed of the engine would be decreasod only to the position of the hand throttle, = Clutch Pedat ‘when the clutch pedal is fully depressed the clutch is dis engaged, Shift the main gear shift lever to the desired speed andl geadually reloaso the clutch pedal, then the clutch would become engaged, The clutch should be disengaged by stepping fan the pedel quickly, and engaged by slowly releasing the foot fram the pedal so as not to damage the cluteh plate.= Brake Pedal The right ond left brakes arevindependont of each other so ‘there are two broke podals. Whon operating the tractor on roads, always be sure to interlock the lett and the right brake bbadals. Do not forget to observe this precaution, otherwise, stopping on only one brake while operating on roads would cause unforeseen accidents. = Parking Brake Lever Intorlock the left and the right brake pedals, step on the brake pedals, and pull the parking brake lever, wich will hook the parking brake Ietch into the groove. This will keep the wheels locked, then remove the foot from the brake pedal = Engine Stop Lever When the throttle is pushed fully forward and the foot Femoved from the foot accelerator, the engine will continue 10 turn at slow speed. If the engine stop lover fs pulled, the ‘engine will sop. = Differential Lock Pedal ‘The differential lock pedal is used when one of the rear wheels slips. When the pedal is depressed, the differential is locked. \When released. the differential is released. ® Seat & Parallelogram Seat Suspension ‘The seat has been especially designed so that it can be adjusted three stages, forward or backward, to fit the physique of the operator. Furthermore, the seat can be tipped forward so that there ‘would be no fear of the seat getting wet in the rain, ‘The parallelogram seat suspension must be comfortable ond make your work fatiguoless.5 Operation Your KUBOTA TRACTOR was dosigned and engineered for dependable performance during long service life. Follow the suggestions in this section of the Operator's Manual to help you obtain all the performance that was dasigned and built in your trector. ‘As you become familiar with the oparation of ygur new tractor, you will find ita floxible'and reliable machine, design ed and built with regular maintenance, will ensure maximum tractor life, ecanomicel operation and excellent performance, 5.1 PRESTARTING INSPECTION Before starting the engine each day, parform the fol ‘checks and services: * Do not start the engine in a closed storehouse, garage or room. Exhaust get if polsonous. Be sure to open the doors and windows bafore starting, (Check fuel supoly. ‘Use No.2 diesel ful only Fill the fuel tank before it becomes empty. If a diesel system is allowed to run out of fusl, it will become neces: ory 10 ai-bleed the system after filling the fuel tank. * Chock oil level in the engine crankcase and corract, if nee ssary. * Check the radiator coolant lovol and correct, if necessery, Hf operating in freezing temperatures, add anticreeze, Proper level is indicated in igure below. Radiator cop——EEE * Bo sure air cleaner is frev of obstructions and excessive int. ‘Clean as instructed on "Maintenance and Checks", = Avo all the grease nipples filled with sufficient chassis r aroase? : e. ‘The front exle, tie rod, brake and clutch pedals, ete. are pro- vided with gcwase nipples. (For the detailed points, refer to ‘the "Lubrication Chart") For filling, wipe the nipple clean so that no dirt and dust may ‘enter the groas © Check inflation prassura in tres. Alko lnspact if the tires are not too worn or otherwise demeged, 7 & t r © Check the brakes I the brake should funetion only on one side when both the right and the left brake pedals are depressed, adjust the lonath of the brake rod of the inactive brake using the tura- buckle n tha rod, Seeereeeeeeeteieeet Check the tights Do they light up? Are they clean? 5.2 STARTING THE ENGINE After all checks are completed, check once mote to see nothing has bean forgotten, 8, Firmly tock the parking brake, b. Place the main gear shift lever and PTO gear shift lever in Neutral . Place hydraulic control lever in lawest position, d. Pull the hand throttle or push down the foot throttle a litte. 10 "= When tho angine is warm (1) Depress the clutch pedal fully tote] This is a safoty feature. The engine will not start unless the pedal is depressed. (2) Turn the starter switch clockwise to start engine. [cauTIoNs] + Ifthe starter switch is turned to the right and the engine does not catch within about 10 seconds, walt about 30 soconds and repeat the above procedures. If the switch is used for over 30 seconds or is continuously used without any rest, it will cause starter damage. + Important, ft should be added that the startor switch should not be switched on when the engine is running + Use of the decompression knob for starting should be only when the battery seems to be discharged and start: ing is difficutt + Never at any time use the decompression device to shut down the engine except in case of run away engine, + IF the oil pressure lamp or the battery charge lamp does, not go off after the engine starts and runs at a specified spoed, thore is something wrong ‘system or the battery charging system, + Always allow engine to warm up before applying a load "Starting in cold weather Perform procedure ‘for starting when the engine is warm as explained above and then, (3) Turn the starter switch counterclockwise for about 40 seconds ar about 6D seconds in severe cold weather. {Aftor about 10 seconds the glow plug indicator will low) (4) Turn the starter switch clockwise to start engine. "= When the battory is woak or starting in oxtromoly cold weathar Proceed in order 1 0 3, then, (5) Pull the decompression knob to release compression, (6) Turn the starter switch clockaso. (7) After 3-6 seconds, when the engine has gsined momen: (8) Release decompression knob.4.9 STOPPING THE ENGINE Reduce engine «p.m. and apply even foot pressure on both brake pedals. Depress the clutch pedal and place main gpor shift lever and PTO gear shift lever in Neutral. Lower quip: ment. Allow engine to Idle for a short time before turning itoff. Stopping @ hot engine st high speed may cause internal engine damage. Set parking brake by pulling the rod, Pull the engine stop lever and turn main switch key counterclockwise to the ‘OFF" position to open electric eeu. UmpoRTANTI Remove the key each time you leave the tractor. “Then you are certain the ignition and lights ar off. ‘Also, it prevents unauthorized operators from starting the ‘actor. ICAUTIONS] : ‘Alter operating the tractor oF engine, nevor touch the heat shield of muffler until it has had sufficient time to cool + Do not pull the decampression knob while the engine is running fast 5.4 OPERATING THE TRACTOR 1 Pre-operation Inspection Before starting, make 2 routine inspection of the tractor 3s ‘outline in tho maintenance chack-list ‘Always allow engine to warm up before applying fond. 1 Selecting travel speed Dopress elutch podal, and shift the main gear shift lever and ‘the hsfo gearshift ever to the desired speed. © Release parking brake Depress brake pedals all the way, and tho parking brake releases. = Adjusting throttle position ‘Always operate power-driven equipment such as rotary mower, snow thrower, rotary tiller, ete,, st full ongine cpm unless otherwise specified in the equipment oporator's mani Use gear shift lever to solect a safe travel speed. Proper travel speed will depend first on the type of equipment Used on the tractor and sucond, on field, garden or yard conditions, Refer to your equipment operator's manual for mo specific travel speed and PTO sp IcAUTIONS} © Once the tractor has started to move, be sure to rem ‘your foot from the clutch pedal. * When descending steep slopes, with the elutch engaged. * Always be sure 12 interlock wo brake pedals ‘operating the tractor on roads. gage the gear and deset 6.6 STOPPING THE TRACTOR (1) Reduce engine speed by pushing throttia forwars removing your foot from the foot throttle. 2) Disengage PTO and Main shift gears by moving levers neutral () Lower attachment to ground. (4) Stop engine and remove switch key. 4.8 PARKING (1) After the tractor stops, check to interlock the right the left brake pedals 12) Sot the parking brake by pulling the rod ond depress pedals until itis set. [3) Return the main gear shift lever and the "hilo" gears levor to neutral {cautions} Bo sure to use the parking brake when parking on 2 for safety6.7 TURNING When turning on curves, be sure to reduce the speed, then ‘umn the steering wheel [cauTions) ‘The individual rear wheel braking on this tractor permits tighter turns and increased traction under slippery conditions. ‘Sudden application of one brake at highor speed or while ‘making fast turns could cause the tractor to tip over, 6.8 CHECK WHILE OPERATING While operating the tractor, pay attention to see if the tractor is operating in the normal condition, If you have see some troubles, stop the tracior and engine. ‘Then check for trouble. = Temperature : When you hear the whistle mounted on the radiator, it fs necessary to make following checks. (1) Check the level of the water in the radiator Also check to see if there is any leakage. low, refi [caution] * For details concerning supply of water to the radiator, read section on the radiator on Pave 9. (2) Check to se if dirt, dust, etc. are not stuck to the radiator ‘and the radiator fin and tubes, If necessary, elean (3) Check tho fan belt to see if it is loosened. If loosened, tighten as explained in the section "Tension of the fan belt (4) Chock to see if furs have formed in the necessary, clean ™ Battery Charge Lamp When the battery is discharging, the lamp lights up. If the lamp should light up, stop the engine and make follow: ing chocks, * Wiring failure, * Connector failure of Dynamo and Regulator iator piping. Oil prosure amp ‘The oil lamp is extinguished while the engine is running. For 8 while aftr the engine is stopped until the pressure in the Nubricating system drops, tha oll lame will ramain extinguish ed. If the famp should light up during operation, it indicates {ack of oil er trouble in the lubricating system. (The oil lamp i lghtod up eta prassure under 21.3psi)(1.5kgt/em? 9.17MPa). Hoover, there is no trouble if the lamp should Night up whe the engine is running st slow speed. 12 Fuel Tank Always consider the amount of work to be done so that the fuel tank would not become empty. If the fuel tank should become empty, air would enter the fuel system, © Color of exhaust g When the tractor is usod within the limits of the rated output, the exhaust gos will be colorless. If usad at outputs over the ‘ated output, exhaust gas may become a litle colored, but the ‘output will not drop. But if the tractor should be operated with continuous dark exhaust gas, it may become the cause of ‘rouble, 50 check the working condition and operate the tractor so that it will not be overloaded, 5.9 OPERATING ON PUBLIC ROADS (1) Make sure the left and right breke pedals are interlocked before attempting to operate on public roads. (2) Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while operating ‘on public roads, (3) On public roads, only the driver is allowed to ride on the tractor. (4) Pay close attention to the condition of the roadside (shoulders) on public roads. There have bean cases of roadside collapse due to the weight of the tractor. Special ceution must be teen on rainy days. (6) Be sure to reduce engine speed, or, if necessary, change to "low" speed range when turning the tractor on sharp (6) Use engine to brake when descending steep slopes. (7) white operating on public roads, obey all safety ragul tions and allow eutomobiles travelling faster to pass. Do not block the road. 5.10 OPERATION ON SLOPES = Engine braking When the tractor is on a downhill slope, push the throttle forward and remove tha foot from the foot throttle. Then the engine speed will drop, which will brake the tractor When traveling the tractor down on a slope, never depress the clutch padal but use the engine brake to travel down. If nece- ary 10 further reduce the tractor speed, depress the brake pedal lightly. {cauTions} It ls dangerous to travel down a slope-by just depressing the brake pedals while disengaging the clutch.13 5.17 HANDLING THE TAACTOR ON THE FARM "© Operation on Farm Roads (1) Stop operation of any attached farming implemont while driving on farm roads, (2) The front wheels of the tractor tend ta lift wien farm implements are attached to the rear of the tractor. (3) When it is necessary to sttach a large-sized or extracheavy implement to the reer of the tractor, contact your dealer for selection of an appropriate counterweight for the front and slow down (4) White driving the tractor on farm roads, Keep in mind safe driving practices [Nowe) For maximum safety always pay close attention to the balance botwean the front and rear wheels of the tractor. © Oporation in tho Field (1) For field work, disconnect the brake pedal interlock so that the right and left brakes can bé engaged separately. (2) Be careful not to force sudden loeds while operating and implement from the power-take-off singe such loads tend {0 shorten engine life. Always lower implements stovily. (3) While pulling or towing, be sure to usa the hitch. Do not luse the topclink fixing plate since this may causo the tractor to tip over 5.12 USE OF THE DIFFERENTIAL LOCK When to use the Differential Lock (1) Engage the differential lack if driving wheel slips on one side and no traction is obtained when descending or climb: ing in the fol. (2| Engage differential lock when driving wheel is caught in ‘mud and cannot provide sufficient traction, (3111 traction difficulties ara encountered while plowine, ‘engage the differential lock {PRECAUTIONS} (1) Always reduce engine speed when engaging the differential lack (2) Never turn the tractor when differential lock is engoged. It is dangerous and can also cause damage to tractor mechanism. (3) By roleasing the lock pedal, the differential lock is auto: matically disengaged, if the differential lock, does not disengage easily, push the right or left brake pedals lightly Ina moment4 6 Hydraulic System The implement is lifted fully ‘ Position B Pos, sition controting "een, ate 2D The implement is lowered fully by the hydraulic lover. The implement is lowered fully. A J. The implement is out of the range BY 0F the hycrautic lever control. a oa | Gi U ydraie lover stop bole © To front of tractor To rear of wactor Position of hydraulic : oes _ Position of implement Toward A Lowered Position controlling. Positioning range Toward 8 Raised Floating range Below A ee rere \ = Hydraulic System * Position Control Notes (1) Implemants sich 36 rotary mower, rear mounted equip: (1) The posit of the implement can be adjusted freely with ments are raised and lowered hydraulically with the hydrate the oil pressure control lever when the position of the lis control levers, implement is within’ certain range, To lower equipment, push the laver forward, to raise equip: (2) The implement is lowered fully when the lever is moved to ‘ment, pull the lever back. the floating range, 1 (21 Tho system has an position control device. Set the stopper : ‘to the position you desire raising helght of Implement, ‘thereafter raise the levar, then implement stops. [PRECAUTIONS] 19) Do not operate until the engine is well warmed up. If opera: tion ig atampted while the engine is still cold, the hydraulic ‘mechanism will nt fully function and its servic lie will be shortened, (2) If noises are heard when the implemant is lifting after the hydraulic control lever has been thrown, the hydraulic ‘mechanism is not adjusted properly. Unless corrected the unit will be damaged, Contact your Kubota desler for adjustment.15. = Adjustment of Lever Stopper (1)Prior to operation, adjust the position of the hydraulic lever by fixing the stapper at the point when the implement is positioned at the desired elevation, (2) White operating the tractor, the desired position of the implement can then be obtained by simply moving the hydraulic lever to the poine where it will be stopped oy the stop bolt, (3) When itis necessary to lift or lower the implement to one of its extreme positions, push the lever inward and adjust it 10 its desired position = Adjustment of down speed Adjust down speed of implement by turning the orp under the Itdepends on weight of implement and operating speed. Adjust grips clockwisu for down slow, counterclockwise for down fast. ® Safety Precautions during Implement Adjustment (1) Stop the engine completely and lock the hydraulic system ‘when changing rotary tiller blades, fixing Bolts or remoyg of weeds or straw or other maintenance or checks, {2) when locking the hydraulic mechanism do not tighten the serow excessively.16 Stopper = Adjustment of Top Link : Lifting rod hole | Lower link hole | Implement (1) Adjust the angle of the implament to the desired position | = ——— by moving the top link. 51020, F51270 | (2) The fixing position of the top-hitch varies eccording to the Rotary tiller i type of implement being used. Three-point hitch impli = Adjustment of Lifting Rod {1} Adjust the position of the implement evenly by moving the = Adjustment of Check Chains lifting rod lever. ‘Adjust the turn-buckle to control horizontal vibration of the (2) After the adjustment is completed, secure with the stopper, farming implement. (@} Correct positioning of the lifting rod to the lower link is shown below. Positioning varias according to the type of Implement being used. ‘Type of implement adjostment Plow, furrower, sub- | Loosen until the implement soiler, cultivator, ccan be moved 1/5 inch (S~ dlteher em) horizontally Rotary, mower, hay rake, teddor, rigor | Tishten8 Storage When the tractor Is not to be used for more than 2 or 3 months, clean the outside of the tractor well and take the following procedures for storage, Drain aut the wator from the radiator (Open the drain cocks on the right side of the engine and the bottom of the radiator and remove the radiator eap to drain ‘out all the water. Leave the drain cocks open. Hang a sign saying "NO WATER” on the radiator cap. During severe cold weather when air temperature falls bbolow 32°F (0°C}, freezing point, thore are fears of the fngine being damaged by froezing, so bo sure to drain out all the water. Be sure to stop the engine by pulling the engine stopping lover. Uf the engine was stopped by pulling the decompression knob to release compression, and left as it is, it might become difficult to start the engine next time, or may become the cause of other troubles. Drain out the dirty engine oll. If necessary, exchange the oll filter with new one. Then, wipe the inside of the crank case clean. Fill new oil and cun the engine for about five ‘minutes so that the new oll would penetrate to the various parts. Hf tho air cloanor should be oxtramely dirty, eloan it To decrease the weight on the tires, and to protect the tires from moisture of the ground, sot blocks underneath tha axle, or put wooden boards underneath the tires The inflation pressure in the tires should be a little more than the specific pressure Grease oF engine oll should be applied to the parts which are apt to become corroded. ‘Check the bolts and the nuts of the various parts for Joosening and tighten if loose. Fomove the additonal weights if mounted. The wooden spacer among the accessories should be set to the clutch pedal so that the clutch would be completely isangaged. Lower the implement to the ground, Do not leave it hanging. lect dry places where things would not become wet with raln for the storage. Keep the tractor covered with canvas sheets, Remove the battary from tho tractor, recharge and adjust ‘the amount of the electrolyte to the proper amount. Keep ‘the battery in dry and shady plaoos.9 Maintenance and Checks For periodie service, refer to “LUBRICATION AND PERIODIC SERVICE CHART" added to this manval. 9.1 ENGINE LUBRICATION = Crankoase lubrication After the first 35 hours of operation of a new tractor and each 75 hours thoreafter, exchange cil. (Oil used" in’ the engine should have an American Petroleum Institute (API)/SAE classification of Service DS (CD). Its easier to exchango oil while the engine is warm, Depending: on provalling air temperature, use oil of viscosity shown in the following chart. Olt Viseos “Above 77°F (28°C) SAE 30 Botween 32°~77°F (0° ~ 26°C) | SAE 20 Below 32°F (0°C) SAE 108, 101-30 Wher the oil has to be changed to that of adifferent brand oF of a different viscosity, the inside of the crank case should be washed and cleaned in the manner explained below and filled with neiy engine oil, even if the rumbar of hours the resent engine oil has been used, does not reach the hours stated above. (1) Rinse off the dirt and other foreign matters on the screen in diesel tuel or kerosene. Wipe off the metal grit clinging ‘0 the magnet on the sip ofthe oil filter. (2) Fix the oil filter into the crank case. The screw should be screwed in the full length of the thread, {3) Pour In new engine oil until It rises to the upper noteh of, ‘tho oll lovel gage. * Whon the engine ol.s spacally dirty. Clean the ol filter (2). Bo careful a the time of disassembly. $0 as not to damage the reliof valve, regulating valvo, etc, Wash well and reassemble correctly at before. ‘After reassembly and starting of the engine, the oil level will drop by the amount of the oll which anters the oil filter (2), Therefore, start the engine once so that il will penetrate to the various parts and check to see if there is nothing abnormal in the oil prossure. (The oil lamp will 40 off.) Thon stop the engine and supply engine oil which Is short. Than restart for operation, —il Filter(2) Set Packing Relief Valve ‘Plug Safety Valve Diagram of structure of Oil Filter (2)19 Fuel Tank * ir venting in the fuel system is as follows. (1) Fill the fuel tank with fuel and open the fuel cock (Use only No.2 diesel fue.) [5.8 Gallons: 228 (2), Loosen the air vent plug (1) of the fuel filter two or three turns using a wrench. (3) When there are no more air bubbles in the Tuel which flows out, tighten as before. 14) Loosen the air vent plug (2) of the ijection pump and vent air in the same way. Fuel tank cp = Checking Fuel Pipes ‘Check that fuel pipe clamps are sufficiently tightened after avery 180 hours of operation, or every 6 months, whichever comes first (4) Hf pipe clamps ace loosened, apply oil and ratighten to desired tolerance. (2) The fuel pipe is made from rubber and will require periodic replacement. Ghange at lest once every two years. When changing pipe replace clamps. lead the system after changing, ai |9.2 AIR CLEANER 4. This air cleaner of dry element type, therefore oil is not needed, 2, Empty dust cup, Dust level should not be allowed to build up to more than half from bottom in dust cup betfle. Remove foreign material such as leaves from around the filter and tighten wing bolt if necessary. {3 Install the dust cup to the alr cleaner so as the mark on tho cover of the cup points upward 4. Clean the element every 100 hours of operstion. Direct dry, clean air up and down pleats on the clean air sido of the filter. ICAUTION) * Air prassure at the nozzle must rot exceed 100psi (7kot/ ‘om?: O.68IMPa). Maintain reasonable distance betwoon the nozzle and the filter. “To wach the filter use KUBOTA Filter of Donaldson ND- 1800 Filter Cleaner which is especially effective on oily and sootladen filters. To use: Dissolve KUBOTA Filter Cleaner in a concentrated solution of cold water. When granules are thoroughly mixed, Add water to make a solution equivalent to 2 oz, KUBOTA Filter Gleaner for each 1 gallon of water. (15g KUBOTA Filer Cleaner for each 1 Quart (12) of water.) Allow element to soak 15 minutes, Then agitate element to dislodge loosened dust—rinse in clear water—allow element wary, 5, Filter should be replaced after 6 cleanings or annually. Cup Ass’y Nut, Gasket Ass'y Structure of Air Cleaner IcauTIONs} ‘Never run engine with filter element removed. 9.3 RADIATOR The radiator has been constructed rigidly but if handling is mistaken, the radiator may be damaged and the engine may bbe damaged because of it. If the radiator is filled with clean water before start of work, it would be ample for one day's work. (Make it a habit to check the water level every day before start of work.) 1 The pressurized Radiator Cap (1), Be sure to close the radiator cap securely. ‘The radiator cap completely seas in the water. Hf the cap is loose or not properly sealed, the water would spill out and soon cause a shortage of watar. (2) Do not open the radiator cap while the engine is running under heavy load or immediately after the engine has been stopped. If the cap should be opened in such eases, hot ‘water would gush out and cause scalding. Make it 8 habit 10 wait for about 10 minutes before opening the cap, (3)-¥hen raining water from the radiator, open the water drain cocks {at the bottom of the radiator and the side of the cylinder frame} and at the same time remove the raditor cap. If the drain cocks are opened with the radiator cap closed, only a part of the water would be dis: ‘charded and it would be impossible to drain out the ‘cooling system completely.2 Clean the radiator net When tha tractor is used in wet fields, grass seeds may get caught, or mud may splash unto the radiator net. Also when Used et night, inseets mey become caught on the net. In such coses remove tha nat and clean it well AW = Radiator Cement ‘As the radiator ie of sturdy and rugged construction, there is practically no fear of water leakage, but if there should be water leakage, it can be easily stopped by using Kubota Radiator Cement. However, if the leakage should be severe, consult the dealer in your district. © Radiator Fur Inhibitor It furs form in the wator cooling system, the efficiency of ‘the radiator wauld be greatly decreased. Furs form, of course, when hard water used, but it would also form it tap water fs ‘used. Therefore, use Kubota Fur Inhibitor No.11 in the water to olean furs. It would be effective for one month, so change the water once @ month, Use of anti-Freeze When the water froezes, hero are feats that the oylinder and the radiator would be damaged. In winter, when the tempers ture drops below 92°F (0°C), drain out the water after the ‘actor has been used, oF use anti-freeze. There are two types cof antifreeze, permanent type (PT type) and semi-permanent ‘type (SPT typel. In the Kubota engine, always be sure to use the permanent type (PT type). 41), Washing of the cooting system When the anti-freeze is to be used for the fist time, pour lean water into the radietor and then drain. Repeat 2 or 3 times so a& to clean the inside ofthe radiator, (2) The mixture of the anti-freeze varies with the tempera ture, so please be very careful of the ratio to be used ‘Also, the mixture varies alittle depending upon the manu facturer. Therefore, ask the store for the instructions 3s to the amount and the method of use, The effective capacity of the water in the ragiator is 7.0 Quarts (6.69), (3) Pouring anti-freeze well with the water. {f the anti-recce is to be used by pouring in without mixing, run the erging after pouring in the antifreeze, so as to oix it well with the water (4) Addition of antifreeze If the cooling water decreased because of evaporation, just add water, if water has decreased because of leakage, make © mixture of water and anti‘reeze in the same proportion initially made and then add to the radiator 15) Anti-fteoze will absorb moisture, so be sure to keep the container well-covered after use. (6) Since anti-freeze contains anti-corrosive chemicals, itis hot necessary to use Kubota Radiator Cleaning Agent No.1 when anti-reezo is used. = Temperature Checks wien the water temperature is over 212°F (100°C) (1) Check to see if dirt, dust, ete. are caught in the Fediator net or the radiator tube and fin. (2) Check to sae if the fan belt has not become loosenad ands taut {3} Check to see Hf furs have formed in the pipes of the radiator. (4) Check to see ifthe thermostat is working property. Remove the thermostat and dip it into hot water, and then chook to 422 if IE opens at the tompersture marked on the thermostat. If the thermostat daes not work properly, replace with new ane. = Cleaning the Radiator lean the water cooling system of the engine after every 500 ours of operation, Also, clean the inside ofthe radiator when ‘mixing anticreeze or when chenging from wator mixed with anti-freeze to only water. = Checking Radiator Hose Check that tadiator hose clamps are sufficiently tightened ater every 150 hours of operation, or every 6 months, which fever comes first. (1}1F hose clamps are loose, apply oil and retighten to desirad tolerance. (2)The radiator hose is made from rubber and will requ periodic replacement. Change at least once every two yea" When changing hase also replace clamps. “Parts: Code No. aa iairaaeh “Gump [1510870878(3) If radiator hose or clamps Yrvak during operation, boiling water may escape and cause injury. Be sure to chock those itoms rogularly and replace them at once if they appear damaged oF worn. 9.4 BATTERY 1» Battery Check battery once a month, making sure oach electrolyte level isto the bottom of the filing tubo, necessary, add distilled water Check it more often during hot weather. [cauTION] * Always check electrolyte level after charging battery. \f necessary, add distilled water to maintain propor levl © Check battery terminals to be sure they are clean and free from corrosion. Keeping the battery clean will cive prolénged service, Remove corrosion from the terminals poriodiealy and coat terminals with grease. Battery Electrolyte Deficient Correct Excessive Maintain the battery at full charge during the winter months to prevent freezing. ‘When watar is added during freezing weather, run the engine ‘at least an hour to make sure watur and electrolyte have xed throughly. IcauTION] Protwet against fire and explosion. During refualing never touch bett * This batcory isa dry-chargod type. Your dealer will fill electrolyte and charge for use for the frst timo, For periodical maintenance, take care of the battery because the life of it would grestly depend on you. (1) Whon the battary becomes discharged, it would become. difficult to start the engine and the lights would become dim, lt would be too late if the battery should be dis: charged to such a condition, The battery should be charged before it becomes completely discharged. (2) Inthe battery, the water in the electrolyte would become evaporated or the olactrotyte would decrease during the charging procedure, When there isa shortage of the electrolyte, the battery would be damaged. If the electrolyte should be excessive, would spill and damage the tractor. (3) Check to se if the olectrode plate separator is exposed ‘oF not. If thers should be a lack of electrolyte, be sure to to add distilled water. (4) When charging the battery, connect the(+| of the battery to the (1) of the charger; and the(—)of the battery tothe {=} of the cherget and charge in the ordinary way. (6) Rapid charging method is the way of charging the battery In a vory short time with a largo current when the battory is In the discharged condition. This_method should be used only in eases of emergencies. It should be added here that if the engine should be started in this way, after the tractor work Is finished and as soon as possible, the battery should be correctly charged in the manner explained in the instruction manual for the battery. If the battery is not charged in the correct way, ‘the life ofthe battery would be extremely shortened: * For long time storage {i) When the tractor is to be stored for a long period of time, remove the battery from the tractor, fill the electrolyte to the correct level and keep stored in shady, dry place, i) The battery will discharge, even during storagp, so charge the battery once a month during the summer and once in two months during the winter.= The First Operating Instvuction for Battery (1) Serew off vent plugs and discard temporary sealing card- boads and tapes. Tho sealing eardboads and tapes should not be refitted after the batteries are filled with electrotyte (2) Fill each cell with electrolyte having @ specific gravity given in Table 1 up to a height of 3/8” (10mm) above upper edge of separators. Tobe 1 AIR TEMPERATURES Temperate | TROPICAL Orginarity below | Frequently above 90°F (32'C) 90°F (32°C) ‘sp.gr-of Electrolyte Bieta en ee) ‘spar. of Electrolytel 7 ° Bae Rego) 1.260%0 1.275 | 1.2400 1.255 (3) Attar standing 2 or 3 hours correct the electrolyte to former level, (4) Connect positive terminal (4) of battery, with posit terminal of D.C. charging unit, and nogative terminal (—) with negative terminal, (5) Batteries are proferably charged by current showed in Table 2, Keep vent plugs removed during charging. Table 2 Votes Number Capacity) Volume, Normal of pate] at of arin TYPE | (yy | ‘per cell| 20H.R | Electrolvte| Rate | (AH o (a) woz! 12] 13 | 65 43 62 (8) Check temperature of electrolyte, if they would reach 105"F (40°C) lower rate. When temperature too high, reduee charging rate and charge for @ proportionately longer period. (7) This battery are then ready for use, it is preferable, how- ever to give @ freshing charge for several timos showed in Table 3, Table 3 Period of storage from manufactured (months) | 0-6 about 5 hous 6-12 10 over 12 30 freshing charge (times) A battery is fully cherged when the cell are all gassing freely and the specific gravity ceases to rise for three consecutive readings taken at an hour intervals. Specific gravity shall tren bv adjusted to showed in Table 4 (8) Check electralyte level two hours after charging is finished and correct it if necessary by adding distilled water, ™ Operating Instruction (1) Battery must be fixed tightly in ease or holder. (2) Tho battery should be secured and the connecting cables properly fitted and sufficiently long to prevent pulling the ‘erminels on battery, (3) Koop vent plugs tight on the vent holes (4) Keap battery and surrounding parts, particulary, the tops Of the calls clean and dry. (5) Keep the turminals and the cables free from corresion btng coated with pure vaseling or grease (6) The level of electrolyte sould always be kept between the level lines. (At hard rubber container should be kept to a height 3/8” (10mm) above upper edge of separator.) Add approved water (preferably distilled water) regurally to each cell until this level will be reached, Never add acid (7) Recharge battery periodically after 4 weeks when operation in irregular or battery Is taken out of service, but only until all cells gas evenly and freely Make sure to prevent overcharging, (8) Bottory should be charged ance each month when is service.1 Trouble shooting Condition of Batory essures Precaution ‘tartar does not funetion Satay oversee unt light ‘comes im Charging af battery neloctoc Defective Altametor retin, Diet or corre teininat Bed brushes, armeture or fos Lie of betery expired ‘Charge for long patio by ‘ordinary charging mathoe ‘unt spctfc gravity of 1.2615 reached, pair Alternator and ropaca feouve rection. (Chora battary well Wish terminal wlth hot water sa tghton wl Replace aplace batery Do not overuse the battery and charge before fully dis. ergo. (Retesn fom ovecicharging Check alternator eater Koop tenninas sean, tatoo wel and grate to prevent coeraslan, Feoin boginning, tartar oe2 aot function, end hts bacome din cueky, Soutery not ehorged well ‘Chorse battory For long petiod by oxcnaey enarging method, Battory must be seve property oto initial ur, Low electrolyte lavel, Battery used with shortage of seowolye. Betery overused, Moreover, charging wes nogacte, {Refrain from overdichacge sagt Detective Altrnatareciir Dotetivetrminal contacts ‘causing sulphation of elec: ‘td it battery water and charge Cchacge for 3 Long period. (Chock Alternator a eatin ‘and ehorge for lone pariad by lrsinary charging medhod, Make routine enoeke of oao- | vrolyte Do not overuse the battery and fully elschacge ‘Mako routine cheoke of tering, to meke sure they arm cosn and Battery cannot be charged, ‘The curtent ofthe Alternator uring operation ¢ too ian ting plats to drop, warp oF sortsicuit Life of battery expired Decrease the charging currant of alternator. Exchongscofective battery. Exchongs battery. Cheek charging eurent of Aiternotor. Corrosion of texminas sever an terminals be- ste. Current ofthe Altamator caring poration s too Leg, ‘loan seal from termina and tiphton wel, Adjust enarging current of ‘iterator, Koop terminals clean and well tightened. Apply reas to provent ‘Chack charging currant of Alter- Etecteoiyo decrease rapa ver heating due t0 over charging. ‘Storage battery cracked or hat sl hot (Check charging output, Fptaco battery Secure battery to tractor soit would not move.25 9.5 DIAGNOSS OF ENGINE TROUBLE + Wham engin ticle to start ccaure CCounteeosiucas ‘© wen ouput is insuicient cause Countermeasures * hock te ful oil tank and fu ot file, Remove wate, dit end other imourties Fustia thick and | © Asal fol ol wil ba Filtered by the oot’ flow fier if hace shovel be water or sther foreign matter on the filter, clean with Line, the foe pure wll not work ‘properly, To atain prapte fel in retin preture, etek earefully for Toosened fucl ine coupling, loot eas Loosen siren sean atop fos fier ‘sd ful injection pump to eliminate all th sii the fos system, Airor ater mixed in fel system + This caused when water or diet ie nixed in the fue, Clean the nozze in jection pace, being earetul not to Wamoge the ef, ‘Check to sa f nozzle is working “Thick carbon depasis| properly or not H not, in stall @ new naazte e919 0,001-0.008 ron in, (0.18-0.22 nm) when *he gine is {aking valves . rind vane, unl inection timing | > tet infection Sen Ga The ineetion siing s 28" befove top ead.cemr. ‘ean onifica and nee valve, being very caret not to arnage ths nozzle once of nezele orter ccarzon suck aroun piece (Cheek nozzle to se f good, If 0%, lace with new parts ‘Bod vale and excessive war of ring pistons and liners ease Insuiiont com, comoression is insu = ficient, proeion. Repco wath ne pat Leaking valve + Gena waves Fool isisefficient | * Chock tue eyster, + Chace al syste + Chock to vo i ube ll Stee working propery. Overheating of ++ Fite sreons orale deposited with moving pars impurities would use poor lubrication (toe screens © Cheek ro a if bearing eloarance ae within factory specs. heck engine timing + Adjurt ing 25° before top dend + Adjust to proper valve clearance of 0.007-0.209 In, (.18-0.22 mm with ongine cold Valves out of sustrent = Clean the elament avery 100-200 ur Aireteanar is ie pei + Adjust to proper presare of 2000 ps {140 kglem? 13.7 MPa) in prss- sure is wrong Engine oll bacornes thiek in cold weather change grade of oi scoring to the weather itomperature) sed engine cranks + Bad vale or asetsve wear of sings pistons an liners eae incufiient com- presion. Replace with new pert, Low compression — | > chase battery. Battery i clachargos) | * Use decompression vie and the engine vail | * In winter, aways rernove battery from sot erat ‘tector, charge fully and keep indoor, Bo not use poor quality fue fori will ‘couse wear of the purnp. Only use No.2 «> njetion pump wear | ese! fue Check the fuel injeétion puro element and delivery vie esembly and rapece 1 Winen engin sucdanty stops cours CCountermesnurae Leak of fe heck the fuel tenk andrei it ‘+ also aheck the (ue! systam for ir oF looks9.5 DIAGNOSS OF ENGINE TROUBLE When engina i itfeu to stort ‘cause countermeasures * Chnck th fuel oil tonk an fue ot ita. + emmove water, ait and other impurities Fuel isthick end | Ascll fet oil wi bo fterad by the oes’ flow fits, share should be watar or othor foreign matter onthe filter, clean with + Uf iris in the faa iter or injection Vins, th fuel pump wl not wor propery, To attain proper fue a Jestion presto, eek cerfully for ooeeed fuel ine coupling, lose cap Ale or watar mined In ual syst rent serene atop ful te nc faa injection pump to eliminate al the oie in th full system, When output is ins ficient cause CCountermearuree + Clean oviice an new vv, being Ccrbon struck around) very eareful nat to domaga the nove orifca of nozale rite piece + Chock nozzle tose if good. Hot = place with new ports. + Bad valve and excessive woer of ings, Ccompresion i inut- | pistons and inrs cane isuficint com- ficient pression, Replace with new pars Looking ates Ging valves Fuel istmuticient | * nck fn sit check ube ait system. + Check tose fabs ot fiers working property. Owheatingof | * Filter geeons or stomsnts deposited sth |Uoking ves aust ininetion tina + Tho injotin timings 25° before top earkcente, Feel injection ting “This i cauted hon valor oF moving parts impurities would cause poor lubrication mined in tha fol, Cian the rozale (heen screens “Thick carton deposits! action piece, being careful nt to + check 10 see boating eorance are on wifes of infection) daunage the orifice, within factory specs ovate * Chock to see if nora is working + check engine desing properly or not If ae, install a mow + Acjurt ming 25° before top des Vale ctearnce'is | * Adiutvave clearance to 0,007-0.009 ae + Adjust to propor yale clearance of ‘weond in, (0180.22 rn] whan the engine it (0,007-0.009 in, (0180.22 mm} wth cols. adjustment engine cold + Gaind vate, Clean the element evary 100-200h0us Aiccleanerisciry |” Craryrton + adjust to proper pressure of 2000 pst (149 kafem"; 13.7 MPa Fuel ijooton pes Engin of becomes ‘bok In oe water sd engine exon How. change grade of el according tothe sownther (temperature) + ed vate oF excuse weor of rings, Low compression piston and liners cause ing iciant com fretsion. Replace with new par. + charge etry. Use decampresion device. In winter, aivaye ramove etery from ‘tractor, charge fully and keep indoors. Ital in tractor at tiene of ese Battery it aicharged and the engine will ‘Bo not uso por quality fel fort wail ‘cate wear of the pump. On use No.2 eel ful “check the faa inition pump element and delivery vale sesrsbly and rploce Injection puro wear 1 Whon engine suddenly stops ‘Countermeasures “Check the fos tank andres t crea. + ‘Als eheck the ful system for air or leaks ad poze . Moving part ara |? Check amount of engin oil with ol vel overbeated due to coe ‘shortge oF tube oi |* Chock lubricating ot systam. orimproper > Chacko 88 eloment nei the lubrieston lubviating ot tat (2) hat bacome old ‘and elogged, If nocssary, reps with te ongine bearing [caution] When the engine hes suddenly stappod, decomprass tho ot the decemp and turn the engine lightly by pulling an the fan bat, Hethe engine turns easily wathout abnormalities, the eaves of the ‘woubieis usually ack f fuel or bad nozzle. no by 1+ When color of exhaust sorcialy bod ‘coute CCountermeasurat Fuel governing device i + contect Fuels of extremely |* Seact good quality Fue ol. oor quay No.2 casa ony Nozze bed + nae Combustion i Cause ie poor stomiestin, improper incomplete inction timing, ete. because oF trouble In injetionayatar ort poor vave adjustment, or compression leaks, poor Compression, ete. Chock for the causa. ‘+ Whon orgine must bo stopped inmnaitaly couse ‘Speed suddenly Locate oF increas * _ Ohsck the edjustments and timing of inietion and the for system Unusual sound is heard, ieee (Check all moving parts carefully Color of exhaust suddenly turns dark + Check the fel injection system, speci check the lubricating eystem, Camp itso (ring eparaton Cchiok tubeeatng system. CChack to 0 i the engine bearing elaarance Ie within fastory «P22, + Check the function ofthe regulating val inside of ol filter (2). chock pressure switen hack filter bare goskat 26 4.8 TRANSMISSION LUBRICATION ‘After the first 50 hours of oporation of a new tractor and 200 hours thereafter, exchange oil, il used in the transmission ease should have an SAE classifi. cation of SAE 80 in ali season, Its easier to exchange oil while the engine is warm,1 0 Change of Wheel Treads 8 When working the fiolds where plants are in rows, itis nece ssary to change the whool tread so that the tires would not pass over the plants, It Is also necessary to widen wheol tread ‘to decrease danger when working on slopes or hills, or when doing tailor work, etc. 10.1 CHANGE FRONT WHEEL TREAD It iz possible to change the front tread 4 stages from 37-3/4 in, 10 51-5/8 in. (990mm to 1,310 mm}. (1) Loosen nut (2) of clamp (1) on the outer pipe of tierod, ‘and remove bolt (3) (2) _ Life the front part of the tractor with a Jack. loosen mut (4) and remove bolt (8), four bolts. Then itis possible to separate the front axle (left) (right), and (center). (3) Insert bolt (8) into the hole of the desired width and tighten with nut (4). Insert bolt (3} into the inner pipe of the tie-rad and tighten. (4) Salact the boltholes for the front axle (sido), and (center) according to the diagram. L2Q5FP Front Whoe! Troed Chart [iwpoRTANT] The front wheel tread of L245DT cannot be adjusted. * Always attach tires as chown in the following drawing. Be careful to attach properly. ~) dt 4-1/0 ‘i2tom 5 ade 51-5/8in 10mm L245TP Wheel Setting9.7 ADJUSTING CLUTCH © Adjustment of Clutch Pedal Free Travel: Free travel of the clutch pedal is governed by the clearance of release thrust ball bearing to the release levers. This clearance isset to 0.098 t0 0,12 in {2.5 to 3 run] when the tractor leaves the factory, but this changes with use. It's general that at the beginning of uae it ineraases but thon turns to smaller with use, If the pedal should be used with no clearance here it wil result in the seizure of realease bearing or the woar of facing. There. fore, be sure to chock and adjust at each periodical mainte: To Adjust: (1) Open-the elutoh access window which is located on the right hand forward of the clutch housing (2) Insert & 0.098 to 0.12 in (2.5 to 3.0 mm! thickness gauge between the releese thrust ball bearing and the release levers. {Adjust the clearance by the length of the clutch rad. > Lengthen the rod when the elearance is wider. * Shorten the rad when the clearance is narrower (3) Depress the elutch pedal, and check’ and make certain that the free travel at the tip of the pedal is 1 to 1-3/8 in (25 10 35 mm). (A)with the clutch pedal depressed to the lowest point, confirm that there is adequate gap between the clutch rod ‘andl safety startor switch. IcauTion] ‘Adjustment of the clutch pedal Free travel should be performed, as explained above and should not be judged by sight alone, Fees travel of clvteh pedal Length of chek rod 9.8 CHECK TIRE PRESSURE Model [Tires Inflation Prossure The air pressure in the tires whether too much or too fittle ‘would affect the life of the tre, Make routine checks of the air pressure in the fires ¢0 thet the air would be of suitable, pressure, ‘The range of the rear whoo! tire pressure is as of above but it ‘would be possible to get better performance from the tractor if the tire pressure is on the lower side of above pressure when ‘working in fields, and on the highor side when travelling on roads. Insufficient Standard Excessive10.2 CHANGE REAR WHEEL TREAD The tread of the rear wheel can be changed 5 stages, from 41-1/8 in. (1045 mm) to 65-3/8 in, (1405 mm) by changing the installation of the tire (together with rim) or the disk, to suit the type or condition of work, In either cose, the tire should bo Installed so that the arrow mark would show the ditection of rotation, Furthermore, the tre mark on the ground should be in “V" shape. = How to change tread To change the present tread to the desired tread, all of the artow mark would show the direction of rotation. Further- more, the'tie mark on the ground should be in "'V" shape. Ramove rim bolts, slide in peripheral direction to move to ‘outside or inside of disk and set. ‘Change the left with the right tire, and set to the inside or ‘outside of the disk, ‘Change the direction of the disk. {imPoRTANT] ‘After changing, the wheel nuts should be torqued to 145~165 los 1. (20~23 kg-m). L2asrP.DTP Rear Wheel Troad Chart (in Bat cs 41-10. 1) sin ‘tasonm) eter, I 50-3/ tin i 51-5] 6%, (728000) (131m) {IMPORTANTI ‘+The reer whoel tread of L245T cannot be adjusted, + Always attach tires as shown in the following drawing. Be ‘careful to attach proparly. + Do not use tires larger than that specified, more especially in case of L245DT. L248TP Wheel Setting bile" 55-3/8n, ‘(H406nm)iagram iring 11 ewondg) —_(yevarséa) (riduey 5 (sae A STAT waeAY T (eam) sen soress wane FAL Tea FO AT weg FOAY oe Pug Oey ung Manes Pee T OAT a 0A gous sues evens) tuptaey eoneey science ‘0010 50.1 TMM SONA 7 ows ioe fe o> : MSE/s6 AzL ‘sum PEE AY |E BE Az sojosiee? 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Frequency of check ident Nowes Initis operation} During this priod, pay eaoflatention to the following raneetecen | After tne art 38 hours of use, change the engine ol anc clea the oil fier of the bo fhycroulie mechanism 2) After te frat 30 hours of use, chonge the transmission all 3) Sudden string or scion braking should be eveldes. | 3) Minon the outice tomporature is lov allow the engine to warm-up prior v0 aperation | | 5) Unusually fast driving must be avoided 8) Reduee speed on slopes oF during bad road conditions. | Dally checks 1) Check completely all abnormalities found during. | — Saal | {check evary- previous operation, F | nanozset ‘ime prior to Go around the actor and check the followin coal I wie ane ‘rector and check the following | a b> biseteae : 1. Ale pressure, wear and general condition of coaan| es | tices or | 1127024 8-| TA trm!:0.1 Med 2. Oil or warer leakage seca ale eae eee se eee I 3, Amount of engine oll and degree of con- ie ieee (2.2 tale: 0.22 Mad tamination apace 4, Amount of transmission oll and degree of Front | | 20980010 | (1 Patents 0.17 MPa) ‘contamination oe 28 pa eal '5, Amount of fuel and coolant san In Belen? 0.18 MPa) 6. Congition of dust cup in alr oleane 7, Tractor body far damage, loosened bolts fae ast et “The oil level must be between sf conan ai lane the two marks on the dipstick 9. Dirt or damage of the number plate The ol level must be to the top Fine on the dipstick. Stop the engine Donatadd oitn f 3) While in the drivor’s seat chock the following i '10. Operation of brake pedals and clutch pedals i 11. Operation of parking brake. | leading ol fan ope flame. 12. Operation of steering wheol 13. Dirt on lamps and operation of lamps. Hl 14, Operation of all meters and guages. l 18, Color of exhaust gas 16. Operation af winkers (options!) i Every SO hours | 1) Lubrication ‘Apa a small amount of chassis |. Front axle (in the center) grease 2. Front axle (om right and left sides) ’ : 3, Connection of clutch and brake pedals (three points) 4, Right side of lifting rod (two points) 65, Drag link end (two points) 6. Tie rod end (two points) 7. Knuckle pin fon right and left sides) L245} q 8. Contor-pin (L245D7) ‘9, Front wheel drive lever (L245DT) 2] Check to make sure fixing seres of oil pressure pipe and fuel pipe are tight. Every 75 1) Change engine oil. ‘Amount of oil: 6:2 Quarts (4.92) hours32 Froquency of chock Cheeks Notes Every 100 1) Cleaning of air claaner lament ‘Wash away old oil with hours | pure Element detergent. 2) Amount of battery electrolyte fluid. 3) Toe-in check |The difference hetwoen the front and rearmost ends of wheels should be bbotweon 1/16-5/16 in, (28mm) Every 150 41) Check that the radiator hose is fastened securely hours 2) Check oil level of steering gear box. ‘The oil level should reach just below the supply hole. 0.3 Quarts (0.32) (Gear oil SAE 80) '3) Change oll fitter elemant (2), Insert a new element after washing inside of filter with light of 4) Check fuel pipe, radiator pipe, oll pressure pipe | Evory 200 1) Check that the clutch pedal works properly and 11-378 in, (25-36mm) hours has sufficient play. 2) Check that the brake pedals work properly and 1-1-8/8 in, (25-35mm) have sufficient play. 3} Check that fan belt tonsion is proper, ‘Adjust fan belt so thet It has about 9/32 in. (7mm) play in tension. 4) Check that the steering wheel works properly. 13/16~2 in. (20-B0mm) at outer circum: eran, 5) Claan oil prossure fit Wash with kerosene oF light o 6) Check front whee! shaft supporters so that no vibration occurs during operation Every 300 1} Clean fue! tank. 2) Change transmission oil 23.2 Ors. (220) (Geer oil SAE 80) 24°3 Ots. (298: L185) (Gear oil SAE 80) 3) Apply grease to clutch release hub. ‘Apaly small amount of bearing grease (tao pumps of manual grease gun) 44) Check that bearing, cylinder head and pump Apply a small amount of bearing grease ‘connections are tight. 5) Aplly grease to the front wheel hubs 1.8 02 (45 gf) of bearing grease, and left sides, two points each) (L245) 6) Change front diff-gear case oll (right and left) 1.2 Os. (1.12) (Gear oll SAE 90), (L24e07) 17) Change front whe shaft oil (right and left) 0.8 Ots. (0.82) (Gear oll SAE 90) (L2apT) Every 400 1) Chenge fuel filter. 1, Tighten cock of fuel filter snd then hours ’ replace filter. 2. Dampen gasket with fuel and hand tighten, 3, Make sure all air is bled from fuel line after Installation of new filter. Every 600 1) Clean engine cooling system After one 1) Change air cleaner element. year's use (every 6 clesning) After two 1) Change fuel pipe, water pipe and connecter of oil pressure pipe.