Kubota M8540 Workshop Manual

3-M3
M8540, M9540, WSM
TRANSMISSION
2. POWER TRAIN FOR TRAVELING GEAR
[1] SHUTTLE SHIFT SECTION
(1) Structure
The damper disc (3) helps ease the shock load when engaging the shuttle clutch.
The belleville washer (cupped spring washer) (4) helps ease the engaging shock together with modulating valve
effect.
The hydraulic shuttle clutch, which switches forward and reverse running, function as the traveling clutch. When
the clutch pedal (2) is depressed, the clutch spool of shuttle valve (8) moves via the clutch cable (9).
As for the oil, it does not flow to both the forward side (5) and reverse side (6) of the clutch pack, the clutch pack
enters the state of “Disengaged” and power is not transmitted.
(1) Return Spring
(2) Clutch Pedal
(3) Damper Disc
(4) Belleville Washer
(Cupped Spring Washer)
(5) Forward Side Clutch
(6) Reverse Side Clutch
(7) Clutch Spool
(8) Hydraulic Shuttle Valve
(9) Clutch Cable
KiSC issued 09, 2008 A

Kubota M8540 Specifications

General

Engine Type	Diesel
Engine Model	Kubota V3800-DI-T
Engine Power	85 hp
PTO Power	72 HP
Drive	4WD
Hydraulic System	Open Center
3-Point Hitch	Category II
Displacement	230 cu in (3.8 L)