Kubota L3800 User Manual

L3200
L3800
MODELS
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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Kubota L3800 Specifications

General

Engine Type	Diesel
Number of Cylinders	3
Fuel Type	Diesel
Number of Gears	8 forward and 4 reverse
Brakes	Wet disc
Hydraulic System Type	Open center
3-Point Hitch Category	Category I
PTO Speed	540 RPM
Engine Power	37.5 hp
Transmission Type	Gear
Displacement	111.4 cu in
Length	2920 mm

Summary

SAFETY FIRST

Hazard Level Definitions: Danger, Warning, Caution

Defines the meaning of DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION safety alert levels.

SAFE OPERATION

BEFORE OPERATING THE TRACTOR

Pre-operation checks and essential safety guidelines for tractor use.

CAB, ROPS

SAFE OPERATION

OPERATING THE TRACTOR

Guidelines for safe tractor operation, including general precautions.

SAFE OPERATION

Operating on slopes

DANGER, WARNING AND CAUTION LABELS

SAFE OPERATION

PARKING THE TRACTOR

Proper procedures and safety measures for parking the tractor.

OPERATING THE PTO

Safe operation guidelines for the Power Take-Off (PTO) system.

USING 3-POINT HITCH

Guidelines for attaching and using 3-point hitch implements.

IMPLEMENT LIMITATIONS

Implement Weight and Capacity Limits

Guidelines for implement weight and lifting capacities for safe operation.

INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS

Instrument Panel Layout

Overview of tractor dashboard instruments and controls.

Foot and Hand Controls

Identification and use of foot and hand operated controls.

PRE-OPERATION CHECK

DAILY CHECK

Daily pre-operation inspection checklist for safety and maintenance.

OPERATING THE ENGINE

STARTING THE ENGINE

Procedure and safety precautions for starting the tractor engine.

OPERATING THE ENGINE

STOPPING THE ENGINE

Procedure for safely stopping the tractor engine.

WARMING UP

JUMP STARTING

OPERATING THE TRACTOR

STARTING Operator's Seat Adjustments

Brake Pedals (Right and Left)

Operation and adjustment of the tractor's brake pedals.

Clutch Pedal

Operation of the clutch pedal for the L3200 model.

STOPPING

Instructions for safely stopping the tractor.

OPERATING NEW TRACTOR

Break-in procedures for new tractors to ensure longevity.

Clutch Pedal [with Dual Clutch]

Operation of the clutch pedal for the L3800 dual clutch model.

CHECK DURING DRIVING

Parking Brake

Procedure for engaging and releasing the parking brake.

OPERATING THE TRACTOR

Seat Belt

Guidance on seat belt usage, adjustment, and safety.

OPERATING THE TRACTOR

Main Gear Shift Lever & Range Gear Shift Lever

How to use main and range gear shift levers for travel speed.

PARKING

Front Wheel Drive Lever

Differential Lock

OPERATING THE TRACTOR

PTO

PTO OPERATION

Detailed operation procedures for the Power Take-Off (PTO) system.

THREE-POINT HITCH & DRAWBAR

3-POINT HITCH

Procedures for attaching implements to the tractor's 3-point hitch.

THREE-POINT HITCH & DRAWBAR

DRAWBAR

HYDRAULIC UNIT

3-POINT HITCH CONTROL SYSTEM

Operation of the 3-point hitch control system for depth control.

HYDRAULIC UNIT

AUXILIARY HYDRAULICS

TIRES, WHEELS AND BALLAST

WHEEL ADJUSTMENT

TIRES, WHEELS AND BALLAST

BALLAST

MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE

LUBRICANTS, FUEL AND COOLANT

Specifications for lubricants, fuel, and coolant used in the tractor.

PERIODIC SERVICE

Checking Engine Oil Level

Procedure for checking the engine oil level.

Replacing Engine Oil Filter

Procedure for replacing the engine oil filter (200-hour service).

Changing Engine Oil

Procedure for changing the engine oil (200-hour service).

Checking Brake Pedals and Clutch Pedal

Checking Seat Belt and ROPS

Checking the integrity of the seat belt and ROPS.

PERIODIC SERVICE

Checking Transmission Fluid Level

Bleeding Fuel System

Checking Coolant Level

Adjusting Engine Valve Clearance

Flushing Cooling System and Changing Coolant

PERIODIC SERVICE

Cleaning Fuel Filter

Adjusting Brake Pedal

PERIODIC SERVICE

Changing Front Axle Case Oil

Anti-Freeze

Cleaning Air Cleaner Primary Element

Adjusting Clutch Pedal

Replacing Fuel Filter Element

PERIODIC SERVICE

Battery Charging

Changing Transmission Fluid / Replacing Hydraulic Oil Filter

Changing transmission fluid and replacing hydraulic oil filter.

STORAGE

TROUBLESHOOTING

ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING

Guide to diagnosing and correcting common engine problems.