Kubota L285 User Manual

SHOP MANUAL
KUBOTA
Models
L185-L235-L245-L275-L285-L295-L305-L345-L355
INDEX (By Starting Paragraph)
L185 L235 L245 L275 L285 L295 L305
L345
BRAKES
Adjustment 105
R&R and Overhaul 106
CLUTCH
Adjustment 63
Overhaul 65
Remove and
Reinstall 64
COOLING SYSTEM
Fan Shaft 59
Radiator 56
Thermostat
Water Pump
DIESEL FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Filter 44
Glow Plugs 54
Injection Nozzles 50
Injection Pump 46
DIFFERENTIAL AND BEVEL GEARS
Differential Lock 97
Overhaul 92
Remove and Reinstall 91
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Alternator and
Regulator 60
Starter Motor and
Magnetic switch 62
Wiring Diagrams
ENGINE AND COMPONENTS
Cam Followers 29
Camshaft 33
Compression Release 24
Connecting Rods and
Bearings 38
Crankshaft and Main
Bearings 39
Crankshaft Rear Oil
Seal 40
Cylinder Head 23
Cylinder Sleeves 37
Flywheel 41
Oil Pump 42
Piston and Rings 35
64
38
39
64
38
39
64 64 64 64
38
39
38
39
38
39
38
39
64
L355
105
106
63
65
105
106
63
65
105
106
63
65
105
107
63
65
105
106
63
65
105
106
63
66
105
106
63
66
105
106
63
65
64
56
57
58
44
54
50
46
97
92
91
60
62
29
33
24
56
57
58
44
54
50
46
' 97
92
91
60
62
29
33
24
56
57
58
44
54
50
46
97
92
91
60
62
29
33
24
56
57
58
44
54
50
46
97
92
91
60
62
js 6 1 through
29
33
24
56
57
58
44
54
50
46
97
93
91
60
62
64
29
33
24
56
57
58
44
54
50
46
97
93
91
60
62
29
33
24
56
57
58
44
54
50
46
97
93
91
60
62
29
33
24
56
57
58
44
54
50
46
97
93
91
60
62
29
33
24
38
39
40
23
37
41
42
35
40
23
37
41
42
35
40
23
37
41
42
35
40
23
37
41
42
35
40
23
37
41
42
35
40
23
37
41
42
35
40
23
37
41
42
35
40
23
37
41
42
35

Kubota L285 Specifications

General

Engine Type	Diesel
Cylinders	3
Transmission Type	Gear
Hydraulic System	Open center
3-Point Hitch	Category I
Engine Power	28 hp
Number of Gears	2 reverse
Drive	2WD
PTO Power	24 hp
Turning Radius	2.5 m
Fuel Capacity	7.9 gallons (30 liters)
Width	127 cm

Summary

FRONT SYSTEM (TWO-WHEEL DRIVE)

FRONT AXLE

Information on fixed and adjustable tread front axles and their service procedures.

FRONT-WHEEL DRIVE

FRONT DRIVE AXLE

Procedures for removing and reinstalling the front drive axle assembly.

OUTER DRIVE ASSEMBLY

DIFFERENTIAL AND BEVEL GEAR ASSEMBLY

STEERING SYSTEM

MANUAL STEERING

Details on manual steering gear assembly, adjustment, and overhaul procedures.

POWER STEERING

STEERING PUMP

Models L235, L275 and L305

Procedures for testing and overhauling the steering pump for specific models.

Models L345 and L355

Procedures for removing, reinstalling, and overhauling the steering pump for specific models.

ENGINE AND COMPONENTS

R&R ENGINE

Procedure for removing and reinstalling the engine and clutch assembly as a unit.

CYLINDER HEAD

Steps for removing and installing the cylinder head, checking clearance and gaskets.

TIMING GEAR COVER

CAMSHAFT

ROD AND PISTON UNITS

PISTON AND RINGS

Details on piston types, ring end gap, side clearance, and installation.

CONNECTING RODS AND BEARINGS

CRANKSHAFT AND MAIN BEARINGS

DIESEL FUEL SYSTEM

INJECTION PUMP

TIMING TO ENGINE

Procedure for checking and adjusting injection pump timing to the engine.

INJECTION PUMP

GOVERNOR LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT

Adjusting high speed and slow idle speeds for the governor linkage.

GOVERNOR AND FUEL CAMSHAFT

Procedures for removing and disassembling the governor and fuel camshaft assembly.

INJECTOR NOZZLES

TESTING AND LOCATING FAULTY NOZZLE

Method to identify a faulty nozzle by loosening fuel lines.

TESTING

Procedures for testing injector opening pressure, leakage, and spray pattern.

COOLING SYSTEM

WATER PUMP

Procedures for removing, reinstalling, and overhauling the water pump.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ALTERNATOR AND REGULATOR

Procedures for testing and troubleshooting the alternator and regulator.

TESTING

Checking charging system, alternator output voltage, and resistance.

STARTER MOTOR AND MAGNETIC SWITCH

REMOVE AND REINSTALL

OVERHAUL

Single Plate Clutch

Overhauling the single plate clutch assembly and its components.

Dual Plate Clutch

TRANSMISSION (Models L185-L245-L285-L295-L305-L345)

FRONT TRANSMISSION

REAR TRANSMISSION HOUSING

Models L235-L275-L355

Models L185-L245-L295

TRANSMISSION (Models L235-L275-L355)

SHUTTLE TRANSMISSION (Model L355)

SHUTTLE CONTROL VALVE

TEST AND ADJUST

SHUTTLE CLUTCHES

Model L355

DIFFERENTIAL AND BEVEL GEARS

Models L185-L235-L245-L275-L285

BACKLASH ADJUSTMENT

MESH POSITION

FINAL DRIVE

Models L295-L305-L345-L355

Models L185-L245

BRAKES

All Models Except L285

Model L285

POWER TAKE-OFF

Models L185-L245-L285-L295

Models L235-L275

Models L305-L345

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

FLUID AND FILTER

TROUBLESHOOTING

All Models

Common hydraulic lift system problems and their potential causes.

Hitch will not lift load

Hitch will not raise fully

Hitch will not lower or lowers too slowly

Hitch will not maintain position

HYDRAULIC VALVES

LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT

Models L305-L345-L355

POSITION CONTROL VALVE

SYSTEM PRESSURE

RELIEF VALVE

DRAFT CONTROL VALVE

PUMP

Models L185-L235-L245-L275-L285-L295

DRAFT CONTROL VALVE

Models So Equipped

R&R AND OVERHAUL

Procedures for removing and overhauling the draft control valve.

ROCKSHAFT HOUSING

All Models

Steps for removing and reinstalling the rockshaft housing.

REMOVE AND REINSTALL

Procedures for removing and reinstalling the rockshaft housing.

OVERHAUL

Inspecting cylinder liner and piston for wear, renewing bushings, and checking clearances.

Wiring Diagrams

Fig. 176-Wiring diagram for Model L285

Wiring diagram for the Model L285, illustrating electrical connections.

Fig. 177-Wiring diagram for Models L235 and L275

Wiring diagram for Models L235 and L275, showing electrical component connections.

Fig. 178-Wiring diagram for Model L355

Wiring diagram for Model L355, detailing electrical component connections.

Fig. 179-Wiring diagram for Models L185 and L245

Wiring diagram for Models L185 and L245, showing electrical connections.

Fig. 180-Wiring diagram for Models L295, L305 and L345

Wiring diagram for Models L295, L305, and L345, detailing electrical connections.