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Kubota L2501 OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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L2501
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ABBREVIATION LIST
Abbreviations Definitions 2WD 2-Wheel Drive 4WD 4-Wheel Drive API American Petroleum Institute ASABE American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, USA ASTM American Society of Testing and Materials, USA DIN Deutsches Institut für Normung, GERMANY DT Dual Traction [4WD] fpm Feet Per Minute GST Glide Shift Transmission Hi-Lo High Speed-Low Speed HST Hydrostatic Transmission m/s Meters Per Second PTO Power Take Off RH/LH Right-hand and left-hand sides are determined by facing in the direction of forward travel ROPS Roll-Over Protective Structures rpm Revolutions Per Minute r/s Revolutions Per Second SAE Society of Automotive Engineers, USA SMV Slow Moving Vehicle
KUBOTA Corporation is ··· Since its inception in 1890, KUBOTA Corporation has grown to rank as one of the major firms in Japan. To achieve this status, the company has through the years diversified the range of its products and services to a remarkable extent. Nineteen plants and 16,000 employees produce over 1,000 different items, large and small. All these products and all the services which accompany them, however, are unified by one central commitment. KUBOTA makes products which, taken on a national scale, are basic necessities. Products which are indispensable. Products which are intended to help individuals and nations fulfill the potential inherent in their environment. KUBOTA is the Basic Necessities Giant. This potential includes water supply, food from the soil and from the sea, industrial development, architecture and construction, and transportation. Thousands of people depend on KUBOTA's know-how, technology, experience and customer service. You too can depend on KUBOTA.
IMPORTANT The engine in this machine is not equipped by the manufacturer with a standard spark arrester. It is a violation of California Public Resource Code Section 4442 to use or operate this engine on or near any forest-covered, brush-covered land, or grass-covered land unless the exhaust system is equipped with a working spark arrester meeting state laws. Other states or federal areas may have similar laws. L2501 AS. H. 1-1. 8. K
UNIVERSAL SYMBOLS
As a guide to the operation of your tractor, various universal symbols have been utilized on the instruments and controls. The symbols are shown below with an indication of their meaning.
Safety Alert Symbol Fuel-Level Engine-Rotational Speed Hourmeter/Elapsed Operating Hours Engine Coolant-Temperature Diesel Preheat/Glow Plugs (Low Temperature Start Aid) Battery Charging Condition Engine Oil-Pressure Turn Signal Engine-Stop Engine-Run Starter Control Power Take-Off Control-Off Position Power Take-Off Control-On Position Differential Lock Position Control-Raised Position Position Control-Lowered Position Draft Control-Shallow Position Draft Control-Deep Position 3-Point Lowering Speed Control OFF Remote Cylinder-Retract Remote Cylinder-Extend Steering Wheel-Tilt Control Hazard Warning Lights Master Lighting Switch Headlight-Low Beam Headlight-High Beam Audible Warning Device 4-Wheel Drive-On 4-Wheel Drive-Off Fast Slow Creep Read Operator's Manual Tractor-Forward Movement-Overhead View of
Machine Tractor-Rearward Movement-Overhead View of Machine Engine Speed Control Brake System Clutch Parking Brake
FOREWORD
You are now the proud owner of a KUBOTA Tractor. This tractor is a product of KUBOTA quality engineering and manufacturing. It is made of fine materials and under a rigid quality control system. It will give you long, satisfactory service. To obtain the best use of your tractor, please read this manual carefully. It will help you become familiar with the operation of the tractor and contains many helpful hints about tractor maintenance. It is KUBOTA's policy to utilize as quickly as possible every advance in our research. The immediate use of new techniques in the manufacture of products may cause some small parts of this manual to be outdated. KUBOTA distributors and dealers will have the most up-to-date information. Please do not hesitate to consult with them.
SAFETY FIRST
This symbol, the industry's "Safety Alert Symbol", is used throughout this manual and on labels on the machine itself to warn of the possibility of personal injury. Read these instructions carefully. It is essential that you read the instructions and safety regulations before you attempt to assemble or use this unit.
DANGER : Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING : Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION : Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. IMPORTANT : Indicates that equipment or property damage could result if instructions are not followed. NOTE : Gives helpful information. CONTENTS
SAFE OPERATION .............................................................................................
SERVICING OF TRACTOR......................................................................................... 1
SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................................................... 3
SPECIFICATION TABLE ......................................................................................... 3
TRAVELING SPEEDS ............................................................................................. 5
IMPLEMENT LIMITATIONS ........................................................................................ 6
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS................................................................... 8
PRE-OPERATION CHECK ....................................................................................... 11
DAILY CHECK ....................................................................................................... 11
OPERATING THE ENGINE....................................................................................... 12
STARTING THE ENGINE ...................................................................................... 12
STOPPING THE ENGINE...................................................................................... 16
WARMING UP ....................................................................................................... 16
Warm-Up Transmission Oil in the Low Temperature Range..........................................16
JUMP STARTING .................................................................................................. 16
OPERATING THE TRACTOR................................................................................... 18
OPERATING NEW TRACTOR .............................................................................. 18
Do not Operate the Tractor at Full Speed for the First 50 Hours....................................18
Changing Lubricating Oil for New Tractors.....................................................................18
BOARDING AND LEAVING THE TRACTOR ........................................................ 18
OPERATING FOLDABLE ROPS (if equipped)...................................................... 18
To Fold the ROPS ..........................................................................................................18
To Raise the ROPS to Upright Position..........................................................................19
Adjustment of Foldable ROPS........................................................................................20
STARTING............................................................................................................. 20
Operator's Seat...............................................................................................................20
Seat Belt.........................................................................................................................21
Head Light / Turn Signal / Hazard Light Switch..............................................................21
Tractor Lights..................................................................................................................22
Brake Pedals (Right and Left).........................................................................................22
Clutch Pedal ...................................................................................................................23
Main Gear Shift Lever & Range Gear Shift Lever...........................................................24
Front Wheel Drive Lever.................................................................................................24
Hand Throttle Lever........................................................................................................25
Foot Throttle ...................................................................................................................25
Parking Brake.................................................................................................................25
Range Gear Shift Lever (L-M-H).....................................................................................26
Front Wheel Drive Lever.................................................................................................27
Hand Throttle Lever........................................................................................................27
Parking Brake.................................................................................................................27
Speed Control Pedal.......................................................................................................28
Cruise Control Lever.......................................................................................................28
STOPPING............................................................................................................. 30
CONTENTS
Stopping..........................................................................................................................30
CHECK DURING DRIVING ................................................................................... 30
Immediately Stop the Engine if:......................................................................................30
Easy Checker(TM)..........................................................................................................30
Fuel Gauge.....................................................................................................................30
Coolant Temperature Gauge..........................................................................................31
Hourmeter/Tachometer...................................................................................................31
PARKING............................................................................................................... 32
Parking............................................................................................................................32
OPERATING TECHNIQUES ................................................................................. 32
Differential Lock..............................................................................................................32
Operating the Tractor on a Road....................................................................................33
Operating on Slopes and Rough Terrain........................................................................33
Transport the Tractor Safely...........................................................................................33
Directions for Use of Power Steering..............................................................................33
PTO ........................................................................................................................... 34
PTO OPERATION.................................................................................................. 34
PTO Gear Shift Lever.....................................................................................................34
Stationary PTO...............................................................................................................35
PTO Shaft Cover and Shaft Cap ....................................................................................35
3-POINT HITCH & DRAWBAR.................................................................................. 36
3-POINT HITCH..................................................................................................... 37
Selecting the holes of Lower Links.................................................................................37
Selecting the top link mounting holes.............................................................................37
Drawbar ..........................................................................................................................37
Lifting Rod (Right)...........................................................................................................37
Top Link..........................................................................................................................37
Check Chains .................................................................................................................38
Lower link holder.............................................................................................................38
DRAWBAR............................................................................................................. 38
Adjusting Drawbar Length ..............................................................................................38
HYDRAULIC UNIT..................................................................................................... 39
3-POINT HITCH CONTROL SYSTEM................................................................... 39
Position Control ..............................................................................................................39
Float Control...................................................................................................................39