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Kubota L4240-3 User Manual

Kubota L4240-3
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TRACTOR
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
MODELS L3240áL3540áL3940
L4240áL4740áL5040
L5240áL5740
English (Australia)
Code No. TD170-1974-2

Table of Contents

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Kubota L4240-3 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Engine Power42 hp
Engine TypeDiesel
TransmissionHydrostatic
Tire Size (Front)7-16
Transmission TypeHydrostatic
Hydraulic System TypeOpen center
3-Point Hitch CategoryCategory I
PTO Power35 hp
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal
Gears3 ranges
Engine Configuration4-cylinder
PTO Horsepower35 hp
Number of Gears3 ranges

Summary

SAFETY FIRST

SAFE OPERATION

BEFORE OPERATING THE TRACTOR

Pre-operation checks and safety considerations.

OPERATING THE TRACTOR

General guidelines for operating the tractor.

Safety for children

Precautions to protect children from tractor hazards.

Operating on slopes

Safety precautions for operating on slopes.

Driving the tractor on the road

Safe practices for road travel.

PARKING THE TRACTOR

Procedures for safely parking the tractor.

OPERATING THE PTO

Safe operation of the Power Take-Off (PTO).

USING 3-POINT HITCH

Safe use of the 3-point hitch system.

SERVICING THE TRACTOR

Safety precautions to be taken during tractor servicing.

SERVICING OF TRACTOR

INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS

Instrument Panel, Switches and Hand Controls

Overview of the tractor's control panel layout.

Foot and Hand Controls

Identification of foot and hand operated controls.

HST Type

Detailed view of HST type controls.

GST / Manual Transmission Type

Detailed view of GST/MT type controls.

PRE-OPERATION CHECK

OPERATING THE ENGINE

STARTING THE ENGINE

Steps for safely starting the tractor engine.

Check Easy Checker(TM) Lamps

Checking instrument panel indicators for system status.

COLD WEATHER STARTING

Procedures for starting the engine in cold weather.

STOPPING THE ENGINE

WARMING UP

Procedures for warming up the engine after starting.

Warm-Up Transmission Oil in the Low Temperature Range

Warming up transmission oil in cold weather.

JUMP STARTING

OPERATING THE TRACTOR

OPERATING NEW TRACTOR

Guidelines for operating a new tractor.

Do not Operate the Tractor at Full Speed for the First 50 Hours

Break-in period recommendations for new tractors.

Changing Lubricating Oil for New Tractors

Importance of early oil changes for new tractors.

OPERATING FOLDABLE ROPS (if equipped)

Safety and procedures for operating foldable ROPS.

To Fold the ROPS

Steps to fold the Roll-Over Protective Structure.

To Raise the ROPS to Upright Position

Steps to raise the ROPS to its upright position.

Seat Belt

Proper use and importance of the seat belt.

Brake Pedals (Right and Left)

Proper use and adjustment of brake pedals.

Clutch Pedal

Proper operation and care of the clutch pedal.

Parking Brake Lever

Engaging and releasing the parking brake.

Speed Control Pedal

Operating the speed control pedal.

IntelliPanel(TM) Message

Understanding IntelliPanel messages.

STOPPING

Stopping

Procedures for safely stopping the tractor.

Immediately Stop the Engine if:

Critical conditions requiring immediate engine shutdown.

PARKING

Parking

Steps for safely parking the tractor.

OPERATING TECHNIQUES

Differential Lock

How to use the differential lock for traction.

Operating the Tractor on a Road

Safe driving practices on roads.

Operating on Slopes and Rough Terrain

Safe operation on uneven terrain and slopes.

PTO

PTO OPERATION

General overview of PTO operation.

PTO Clutch Control Lever

Engaging and disengaging the PTO clutch.

THREE-POINT HITCH & DRAWBAR

3-POINT HITCH

Components and adjustments for the 3-point hitch.

HYDRAULIC UNIT

3-Point Hitch Control System

Controls for the 3-point hitch.

MAINTENANCE

PERIODIC SERVICE

DAILY CHECK

Daily inspection procedures before operation.

Checking Engine Oil Level

How to check and maintain engine oil level.

Checking Transmission Fluid Level

How to check transmission fluid level.

Checking Coolant Level

How to check engine coolant level.

Checking Seat Belt and ROPS

Inspecting seat belt and ROPS condition.

Checking Engine Start System

Testing safety systems for engine start.

EVERY 200 HOURS

Maintenance tasks to perform every 200 hours.

Replacing Engine Oil Filter

Replacing the engine oil filter.

Changing Engine Oil

Procedures for changing engine oil.

Replacing Transmission Oil Filter [HST Type]

Replacing the transmission oil filter for HST models.

EVERY 400 HOURS

Maintenance tasks to perform every 400 hours.

Changing Transmission Fluid / Replacing Hydraulic Oil Filter

Changing transmission fluid and hydraulic oil filter.

EVERY 2 YEARS

Maintenance tasks to perform every 2 years.

Flushing Cooling System and Changing Coolant

Flushing the cooling system and changing coolant.

Replacing Fuse

TROUBLESHOOTING

ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING

Diagnosing and resolving engine problems.

HST (Hydrostatic Transmission) TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting HST system errors.

GST (Glide Shift Transmission) TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting GST system errors.

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