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Kubota M7-172 User Manual

Kubota M7-172
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English (U.S.A.)
Code No. 3J036-5919-2
M7-132·M7-152·M7-172MODELS
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
AX . J . 4 - 4 . - . AK
M7ı132·M7ı152·M7ı172
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KUBOTA Corporation 2018
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Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Kubota M7-172 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Engine Power172 hp
Hydraulic SystemOpen Center
PTO Speed540/1000 rpm
Tire Size (Front)480/70R28
Tire Size (Rear)600/70R38
Engine Type4-cylinder, Turbocharged
Number of Gears24 forward / 24 reverse
Hydraulic Flow29.1 gpm
Hydraulic Pump Capacity29.1 gpm
PTO Power140 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity300 L
Width2, 550 mm

Summary

SAFE OPERATION

1. General

General safety precautions and guidelines for operating the tractor.

2. CAB and ROPS

Recommendations and safety for using the CAB and ROPS.

Operating the Tractor

General advice on operating the tractor safely.

1. Starting to operate the tractor

Precautions and procedures for safely starting the tractor engine.

2. Working the tractor

Safe operating procedures and guidelines for working with the tractor.

4. Safety for children

Safety precautions related to children around the tractor.

5. Operating on slopes

Safety advice for operating the tractor on slopes to prevent accidents.

6. Driving the tractor on the road

Safety rules for driving the tractor on public roads.

INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS

SWITCHES AND HAND CONTROLS

Identification and location of various switches and hand controls.

FOOT AND HAND CONTROLS

Details of foot and hand controls within the operator's station.

INTELLIPANEL™ CONTROL

INSTRUMENT PANEL

Description of the Intellipanel instrument panel.

LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY (LCD)

Explanation of the LCD display functions and information.

INDICATORS

K-MONITOR MAIN MENU (PREMIUM AND PREMIUM KVT MODELS ONLY)

Guide to the K-monitor main menu for specific models.

PRE-OPERATION CHECK

DAILY CHECK

Routine daily inspections for tractor safety and maintenance.

OPERATING THE ENGINE

DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) MUFFLER

Information on the DPF muffler and its handling.

3. Operating procedure for auto regeneration mode

Step-by-step guide for auto DPF regeneration.

3.1 PM warning level and required procedures

Understanding PM warnings and required actions for DPF.

4. Operating procedure for regeneration inhibit mode

Guide for operating the tractor in regeneration inhibit mode.

5. Operating procedure for parked regeneration

Steps for performing parked DPF regeneration.

SELECTIVE CATALYTIC REDUCTION (SCR) MUFFLER

Information about the SCR system and its components.

3. Warning indication and countermeasures

Warnings and actions for DEF/AdBlue® system issues.

3.3 SCR system inducement display and measures

Detailed table of SCR system warnings, status, and required measures.

STARTING THE ENGINE IN COLD WEATHER

Procedures for starting the engine in cold weather conditions.

STOPPING THE ENGINE

Procedures for properly shutting down the engine.

WARMING UP THE ENGINE

Procedures for warming up the engine before operation.

JUMP STARTING

Instructions for safely jump-starting the tractor's battery.

ENGINE OPERATION

1. Key switch

Explanation of the key switch positions and their functions.

OPERATING THE TRACTOR

OPERATING NEW TRACTOR

Specific procedures for breaking in a new tractor.

BOARDING AND LEAVING THE TRACTOR

Safe practices for getting on and off the tractor.

OPERATOR'S POSITION CONTROLS

Adjustments and features of the operator's position.

1. Operator's seat

How to adjust the operator's seat for comfort and safety.

2. Operator presence control (OPC) system

How the OPC system functions to stop PTO and activate warnings.

3. Seat belt

Importance and use of the seat belt.

5. Steering adjustment

How to adjust the steering wheel.

LIGHT CONTROLS

How to operate the tractor's lights.

1. Lights

General information about tractor lights.

1.1 Light switch (without repeat headlight type)

Operation of the light switch without repeat headlight.

1.2 Light switch (with repeat headlight type)

Operation of the light switch with repeat headlight.

2. Turn signal switch and hazard light switch

Operation of turn signals and hazard lights.

3. Work light switch

How to operate the work lights.

BRAKE CONTROLS

How to operate the tractor's brake systems.

1. Foot brake

Operation and safety of the foot brake pedals.

2. Parking brake

Procedures for applying and releasing the parking brake.

3. Trailer brake

How trailer brakes are activated and their importance.

3.1 Confirmation

Checking trailer brake connectors for proper function.

3.2 Hydraulic trailer brake

Connecting and using hydraulic trailer brakes.

3.3 Pneumatic trailer brake

Connecting and using pneumatic trailer brakes.

TRAVEL CONTROLS

How to control the tractor's movement.

1. Clutch pedal

Operation and safety of the clutch pedal.

2. Hand throttle

Using the hand throttle to control engine speed.

3. Foot throttle

Using the foot throttle for speed control on roads.

4. Shuttle lever

How to operate the shuttle lever for forward/reverse travel.

5. Shuttle button

Using the shuttle button to switch travel direction.

6. Shuttle neutral button

Returning the transmission to neutral using the shuttle neutral button.

8. 4WD and AUTO 4WD switch

Operation of the 4WD and AUTO 4WD switches.

8.1 Selection of 4WD modes

Choosing the appropriate 4WD mode for different jobs.

8.2 Switching of 4WD modes

How to switch between different 4WD modes.

9. Differential lock

How to use the differential lock for traction.

9.1 Selection of differential lock modes

Selecting the correct differential lock mode.

9.2 Switching of differential lock modes

How to switch between different differential lock modes.

POWER SHIFT TRANSMISSION CONTROL

1. Switching the operation modes

Switching between manual and auto shift modes.

2. Switching the auto shift modes

Switching between road and field auto shift modes.

3. Traveling speeds

Information on traveling speeds for different modes.

3.4 Setting the traveling speed range in the road mode (Premium model)

Setting traveling speed ranges for road mode on Premium models.

3.5 Setting the main gear shift range in the field mode (Premium model)

Setting main gear shift ranges for field mode on Premium models.

3.6 Setting the range gear shift in the field mode (Premium model)

Setting range gear shifts for field mode on Premium models.

4. Operating in the manual mode

How to operate the tractor in manual mode.

4.1 Operating the main gear shift

How to operate the main gear shift without clutch.

4.2 Operating the range gear shift

How to operate the range gear shift for traveling speeds.

6. Setting the auto shift sensitivity

Adjusting auto shift sensitivity for gear shifting.

7. Limp home switch

Using the limp home switch for emergency escape.

CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (CVT) CONTROL

1. Traveling operation

Basic operation of the tractor while traveling with CVT.

1.1 Main shift

How to use the main shift control for speed adjustment.

1.2 Mode shift

Switching between high and low speed modes.

2. Operation of the automatic mode

How to use the automatic mode for traveling and towing.

3. Operation of the manual engine speed setting mode

Using manual engine speed for PTO-driven implements.

4. Setting the continuously variable transmission (CVT) sensitivity

Adjusting CVT sensitivity for different operating modes.

5. Setting the continuously variable transmission (CVT) response

Adjusting CVT response for start/stop and load conditions.

6. Cruise control

How to set and use the cruise control function.

8. Limp home switch

Using the limp home switch for emergency escape.

STOPPING THE TRACTOR

CHECK DURING DRIVING

Checks to perform while driving the tractor.

1. Engine over-speed limiting indicator

Understanding the engine over-speed indicator.

3. Easy Checker™

Interpreting indicators and warnings from the Easy Checker™.

Engine warning

Troubleshooting engine control system errors.

Engine overheat

Identifying and addressing engine overheating.

Engine oil pressure

Checking engine oil pressure warnings.

Master system warning

Interpreting master system warnings.

System abnormality

Troubleshooting system abnormalities.

Parking brake

Parking brake warning indicator.

Brake oil pressure

Brake oil pressure warning.

Trailer brake warning

Trailer brake warning indicator.

DEF/AdBlue® system warning

Warnings related to the DEF/AdBlue® system.

4. Fuel gauge

How to read and use the fuel gauge.

5. DEF/AdBlue® gauge

How to read and use the DEF/AdBlue® gauge.

7. Coolant temperature gauge

How to read the coolant temperature gauge.

8. Tachometer

How to read the tachometer for engine speed.

HEADLAND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Information on the headland management system.

1. Programming the headland management system

How to program the headland management system.

2. Loading a program to the program code

How to load programs into the headland management system.

3. Handling the headland management system

Procedures for using the headland management system.

FRONT SUSPENSION (IF EQUIPPED)

1. Front suspension modes

Explanation of the different front suspension modes (Auto, Block, Manual).

2. Switching of the modes

How to switch between front suspension modes.

PARKING THE TRACTOR

Procedures for safely parking the tractor.

OPERATING TECHNIQUES

How to operate the tractor effectively in various conditions.

1. Operating the tractor on a road

Safe operating procedures for road travel.

2. Operating on slopes and rough terrain

Safety advice for operating on slopes and rough ground.

4. Directions for the use of power steering

How to use the power steering system.

PTO

3-POINT HITCH AND DRAWBAR

HYDRAULIC UNIT

TIRES, WHEELS AND BALLAST

CAB OPERATION

MAINTENANCE

DAILY CHECK

Daily inspections before operating the tractor.

TROUBLESHOOTING

ELECTRIC CONTROLLER TROUBLE SHOOTING

Troubleshooting electric control system issues.

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