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Kubota ME5700 - User Manual

Kubota ME5700
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WORKSHOP MANUAL
TRACTOR
ME5700
KiSC issued 04, 2006 A

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers

  • T
    thomas34Aug 20, 2025
    Why is black smoke coming from my Kubota Tractor?
    • B
      Brett HooverAug 20, 2025
      If you observe black or dark gray exhaust gas from your Kubota Tractor, it could be due to several reasons. You might be overloading the tractor, in which case you should lessen the load. It's also possible that you're using low-grade fuel; switch to the specified fuel. A clogged fuel filter or air cleaner could also be the cause, requiring you to replace the fuel filter or clean/replace the air cleaner. Finally, a deficient nozzle injection could be the problem, necessitating repair or replacement of the nozzle.
  • M
    Michael BowmanAug 22, 2025
    What to do if my Kubota ME5700 engine is overheating?
    • B
      bjacobsonAug 22, 2025
      If your Kubota Tractor engine is overheating, several issues could be responsible. First, check if the engine oil or coolant levels are insufficient and replenish if needed. A radiator net or fin clogged with dust can also cause overheating, so clean them. Other potential causes include a defective radiator cap or head gasket, incorrect injection timing, or the use of unsuitable fuel. Replace the radiator cap or head gasket, adjust the injection timing, or use the specified fuel to resolve these issues.
  • H
    Henry WarrenAug 25, 2025
    Why does my Kubota ME5700 have low power?
    • P
      Pamela EllisAug 26, 2025
      If your Kubota Tractor has deficient output, several factors could be the cause. Incorrect injection timing may be the problem, requiring adjustment. Uneven fuel injection could also be responsible, necessitating replacement of the injection pump. Additionally, deficient nozzle injection or a compression leak could be the issue, requiring repair or replacement of the nozzle, or replacement of the head gasket and tightening of the cylinder head screw, glow plug, and nozzle holder, respectively.
  • B
    Brittany HowellAug 27, 2025
    Why won't the starter run on my Kubota Tractor?
    • D
      Drew YoungAug 27, 2025
      If your Kubota Tractor's starter doesn't run, it could be due to a discharged battery, which requires charging. Alternatively, the starter or main switch might be malfunctioning, necessitating repair or replacement. A defective safety switch or starter relay could also be the cause, requiring connection or replacement, respectively.
  • G
    Glen BaxterAug 30, 2025
    Why is my Kubota ME5700 engine running rough?
    • J
      Jordan HuntAug 30, 2025
      If your Kubota Tractor engine revolution is not smooth, several factors might be responsible. A clogged or dirty fuel filter could be the cause, requiring a change. Additionally, a clogged air cleaner could be the issue, necessitating cleaning or replacement. Other potential causes include a fuel leak, a malfunctioning injection pump, incorrect nozzle opening pressure, a stuck or clogged injection nozzle, or a malfunctioning governor. Address these issues by tightening the retaining nut, repairing or replacing the injection pump, adjusting the nozzle opening pressure, repairing or replacing the injection nozzle, or repairing the governor.
  • E
    everettkevinSep 1, 2025
    What causes blue exhaust from my Kubota ME5700 Tractor?
    • C
      Courtney JoyceSep 1, 2025
      If you notice white or blue exhaust gas from your Kubota Tractor, it could stem from several causes. Excessive engine oil might be the issue; reduce it to the specified level. Worn or stuck piston rings and cylinders could also be responsible, requiring repair or replacement. Incorrect injection timing or deficient compression can also lead to this issue; adjust the timing or top clearance accordingly.
  • K
    Kimberly RichmondSep 4, 2025
    Why is my Kubota ME5700 using too much oil?
    • J
      Jennifer PerkinsSep 4, 2025
      If your Kubota Tractor is consuming excessive lubricant oil, several issues could be at play. The piston ring's gap might be facing the same direction, requiring you to shift the ring gap direction. A worn or stuck oil ring could also be the cause, necessitating replacement. Additionally, a worn piston ring groove or worn valve stem and valve guide could be the problem, requiring replacement of the piston or valve stem and valve guide, respectively.
  • M
    Matthew BerrySep 6, 2025
    What would cause fuel mixed into oil in Kubota ME5700?
    • L
      Lisa FergusonSep 6, 2025
      If fuel is mixed into the lubricant oil of your Kubota Tractor, it could be due to a worn injection pump plunger, deficient nozzle injection, or a broken injection pump. You should replace the pump or repair/replace the nozzle to address these issues.
  • L
    Larry ChambersSep 9, 2025
    How to fix water mixed into oil in Kubota ME5700?
    • D
      ddownsSep 9, 2025
      If water is mixed into the lubricant oil of your Kubota Tractor, it could be due to a defective head gasket or a flawed cylinder block or cylinder head. You should replace the head gasket or cylinder block/head to resolve these issues.
  • K
    Krista PrestonSep 12, 2025
    What causes low oil pressure in Kubota Tractor?
    • E
      Eric GutierrezSep 12, 2025
      If your Kubota Tractor has low oil pressure, several factors could be responsible. Insufficient engine oil might be the issue; replenish it. A clogged oil strainer could also be the cause, requiring cleaning. Using a different type of oil or a defective oil pump could also lead to low oil pressure. Use the specified type of oil or repair/replace the oil pump to address these issues.

Summary

TO THE READER

Mechanism

Information on the construction and function of the tractor's components.

Servicing

Information on general precautions, maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY FIRST

General safety symbol explanation and essential reading instructions.

DANGER

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation leading to death or serious injury.

WARNING

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation leading to death or serious injury.

CAUTION

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation leading to minor or moderate injury.

IMPORTANT

Indicates that equipment or property damage could result from non-compliance.

NOTE

Gives helpful information.

SAFETY WORKING

Guidelines for safe operation, clothing, tools, and working under the machine.

AVOID FIRES

Precautions regarding flammable fuel, sparks, and battery handling to prevent fires.

VENTILATE WORK AREA

Importance of ventilation when engine is running to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning.

PREVENT ACID BURNS

Precautions for handling battery electrolyte to prevent skin and eye contact.

DISPOSE OF FLUIDS PROPERLY

Guidelines for environmentally responsible disposal of oils, fuels, and coolants.

PREPARE FOR EMERGENCIES

Recommendations for keeping first aid kits, fire extinguishers, and emergency numbers handy.

SAFETY DECALS

Decals installed on the machine to warn of potential hazards.

CAUTION

General cautions for tractor operation and maintenance, including safety decals.

CARE OF DANGER, WARNING AND CAUTION LABELS

Procedures for maintaining, replacing, and mounting safety labels.

DIMENSIONS

ROPS TYPE

Dimensional data for the ROPS type tractor.

SPECIFICATIONS

Engine

Technical specifications for the tractor's engine, including model, type, displacement, and power.

Dimensions

Physical dimensions of the tractor, including length, width, height, and wheelbase.

Weight

Weight specifications for the tractor, including front and rear tire sizes.

Traveling system

Details on the tractor's traveling system, including clutch, steering, and brakes.

Hydraulic system

Specifications for the hydraulic system, including pump capacity and three-point hitch.

PTO system

Information on the PTO system, including clutch type and speed.

GENERAL

TRACTOR IDENTIFICATION

Information on identifying the tractor, engine, and cabin serial numbers and hour meter.

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

Precautions for disassembly, reassembly, special tools, wiring, and fluids.

HANDLING PRECAUTIONS FOR ELECTRICAL PARTS AND WIRING

Precautions for handling electrical components, including wiring, battery, and fuses.

LUBRICANTS, FUEL AND COOLANT

Specifications for lubricants, fuel, and coolant capacities and types.

TIGHTENING TORQUES

Specified tightening torques for screws, bolts, and nuts.

MAINTENANCE

Maintenance schedule based on hour meter and time intervals.

CHECK AND MAINTENANCE

Procedures for daily checks, and maintenance at 50, 100, 200, 300, 400, 600, 800 hour intervals and annually.

SPECIAL TOOLS

List of special tools required for engine and tractor maintenance.

TIRES

Information on tire types, tread adjustment, wheel hubs, and tire pressure.

IMPLEMENT LIMITATIONS

Guidelines on using implements with the tractor, including weight and width limitations.

ENGINE

LUBRICATING SYSTEM

Explanation of the engine's lubricating system components and oil flow.

COOLING SYSTEM

Overview of the cooling system components and thermostat operation.

FUEL SYSTEM

Explanation of the fuel system, including fuel flow through the filter and injection pump.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Common engine problems, probable causes, solutions, and reference pages.

SERVICING SPECIFICATIONS

Factory specifications and allowable limits for engine components.

TIGHTENING TORQUES

Specified tightening torques for engine screws, bolts, and nuts.

CHECKING, DISASSEMBLING AND SERVICING

Procedures for checking, disassembling, and servicing engine components.

CLUTCH

LINKAGE

Details on the linkage mechanisms for traveling gear.

PTO CLUTCH

Explanation of the PTO clutch structure, operation, and components.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Common clutch problems, probable causes, solutions, and reference pages.

SERVICING SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications for clutch components like pedal, discs, plates, and springs.

TIGHTENING TORQUES

Specified tightening torques for clutch and related components.

CHECKING, DISASSEMBLING AND SERVICING

Procedures for checking, disassembling, and servicing clutch systems.

TRANSMISSION

STRUCTURE

Overview of the transmission structure, illustrating gear sections.

POWER TRAIN FOR TRAVELLING GEAR

Details on the power train for traveling gears, including shuttle shift and main gear shift sections.

POWER TRAIN FOR PTO GEAR

Diagram and specifications for the power train of the PTO gear section.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Common transmission problems, probable causes, solutions, and reference pages.

SERVICING SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications for transmission components like shift rods, gears, and backlash.

TIGHTENING TORQUES

Specified tightening torques for transmission and related components.

DISASSEMBLING AND SERVICING

Procedures for disassembling and servicing transmission components.

REAR AXLE

STRUCTURE

Overview of the rear axle structure, illustrating its components and power transmission path.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Common rear axle problems, probable causes, solutions, and reference pages.

SERVICING SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications for rear axle components like gears, shafts, and bushings.

TIGHTENING TORQUES

Specified tightening torques for rear axle and related components.

DISASSEMBLING AND SERVICING

Procedures for disassembling and servicing rear axle components.

BRAKES

LINKAGE

Details on the brake linkage components for ROPS and CABIN types.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Common brake problems, probable causes, solutions, and reference pages.

SERVICING SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications for brake components like pedals, cables, discs, and plates.

TIGHTENING TORQUES

Specified tightening torques for brake and related components.

CHECKING, DISASSEMBLING AND SERVICING

Procedures for checking, disassembling, and servicing brake systems.

FRONT AXLE

STRUCTURE

Overview of the front axle structure and its power transmission path.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Common front axle problems, probable causes, solutions, and reference pages.

SERVICING SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications for front axle components like wheel alignment, gears, and shafts.

TIGHTENING TORQUES

Specified tightening torques for front axle and related components.

CHECKING, DISASSEMBLING AND SERVICING

Procedures for checking, disassembling, and servicing front axle components.

STEERING

STRUCTURE

Overview of the steering system components, including cylinder, controller, and pump.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Common steering problems, probable causes, solutions, and reference pages.

SERVICING SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications for steering components like pedal, linkage, pump, and cylinder.

TIGHTENING TORQUES

Specified tightening torques for steering and related components.

CHECKING, DISASSEMBLING AND SERVICING

Procedures for checking, disassembling, and servicing steering components.

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

STRUCTURE

Overview of the hydraulic system components, including cylinder, valves, pump, and cooler.

HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT

Diagram illustrating the hydraulic circuit, showing oil tank, filter, pump, valves, and cylinders.

PTO CLUTCH VALVE

Information on the PTO clutch valve, including its components and oil flow.

HYDRAULIC SHUTTLE VALVE

Explanation of the hydraulic shuttle valve operation in different lever positions.

OIL FILTER

Information about the location and function of the oil filters.

POWER STEERING

Explanation of the power steering hydraulic oil flow and operation.

LINKAGE MECHANISM

Explanation of linkage mechanisms for position and draft control.

DRAFT CONTROL

Explanation of the draft control system for maintaining traction load.

MIXED CONTROL

Explanation of mixed control combining position and draft control.

OIL COOLER RELIEF VALVE

Location and function of the oil cooler relief valve, and its pressure setting.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Common hydraulic system problems, probable causes, solutions, and reference pages.

SERVICING SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications for hydraulic system components like pumps, valves, and cylinders.

TIGHTENING TORQUES

Specified tightening torques for hydraulic system components.

CHECKING, DISASSEMBLING AND SERVICING

Procedures for checking, disassembling, and servicing hydraulic system components.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

WIRING DIAGRAM

Wiring diagrams for ROPS and CABIN types, detailing engine, body, and cabin harnesses.

COLOR OF WIRING

Table listing wire colors and their corresponding meanings.

LIGHTING SYSTEM

Information on hazard/flasher units, working light switches, and room lamps.

EASY CHECKER

Explanation of indicator lamps on the panel board for tractor conditions.

TRAILER SOCKET

Function and wiring harness colors for trailer socket terminals.

OTHERS

References to other manuals for starting, charging, lighting, and gauge systems.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Common electrical system problems, probable causes, solutions, and reference pages.

SERVICING SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications for starter motor, glow plug, alternator, fuel level sensor, and coolant sensor.

TIGHTENING TORQUES

Specified tightening torques for alternator pulley nut.

CHECKING, DISASSEMBLING AND SERVICING

Procedures for checking, disassembling, and servicing electrical system components.

CABIN

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM

Overview of the air conditioning system components and operation.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Common air conditioning problems, probable causes, solutions, and reference pages.

SERVICING SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications for air conditioning system components like pressure, pedal, rods, and clearances.

TIGHTENING TORQUES

Specified tightening torques for air conditioning and cabin components.

PRECAUTIONS AT REPAIRING REFRIGERANT CYCLE

General precautions for handling refrigerant during AC system repair.

HANDLING OF SERVICE TOOLS

Instructions for using service tools like manifold gauge sets and charging hoses.

CHECKING AND CHARGING REFRIGERANT CYCLE

Procedures for checking and charging the refrigerant cycle using manifold gauges.

CHECKING, DISASSEMBLING AND SERVICING

Procedures for checking, disassembling, and servicing cabin components.

Kubota ME5700 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Hydraulic System TypeOpen center
Fuel Tank Capacity13.2 gal
EngineDiesel
Engine TypeDiesel
Drive4WD
Number of Gears8 forward and 8 reverse
3-Point Hitch CategoryII

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