WORKSHOP MANUAL

TRACTOR

M8540,M9540

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 TO THE READER

This Workshop Manual has been prepared to provide servicing personnel with
information on the mechanism, service and maintenance of M8540 and M9540. It is
divided into three parts, “General”, “Mechanism” and “Servicing”.

Q General
Information on the tractor identification, the general precautions, maintenance check
list, check and maintenance and special tools are described.

Q Mechanism
Information on the construction and function are included. This part should be
understood before proceeding with troubleshooting, disassembling and servicing.
Refer to Diesel Engine / Tractor Mechanism Workshop Manual (Code No. 9Y021-
01874 / 9Y021-18201) for the one which has not been described to this workshop
manual.

Q Servicing
Information on the troubleshooting, servicing specification lists, tightening torque,
checking and adjusting, disassembling and assembling, and servicing which cover
procedures, precautions, factory specifications and allowable limits.

All information illustrations and specifications contained in this manual are based on
the latest product information available at the time of publication.
The right is reserved to make changes in all information at any time without notice.
Due to covering many models of this manual, information or picture being used, have
not been specified as one model.

September 2008
© KUBOTA Corporation 2008

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY FIRST
This symbol, the industry’s “Safety Alert Symbol”, is used throughout this manual and on labels on
the machine itself to warn of the possibility of personal injury. Read these instructions carefully.
It is essential that you read the instructions and safety regulations before you attempt to repair or use
this unit.

DANGER : Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.

WARNING : Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.

CAUTION : Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.

Q IMPORTANT : Indicates that equipment or property damage could result if instructions are not
followed.

Q NOTE : Gives helpful information.

BEFORE SERVICING AND REPAIRING

• Read all instructions and safety instructions in this
manual and on your machine safety decals.
• Clean the work area and machine.
• Park the machine on a firm and level ground, and set
the parking brake.
• Lower the implement to the ground.
• Stop the engine, and remove the key.
• Disconnect the battery negative cable.
• Hang a “DO NOT OPERATE” tag in operator
station.

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SAFETY STARTING
• Do not start the engine by shorting across starter
terminals or bypassing the safety start switch.
• Do not alter or remove any part of machine safety
system.
• Before starting the engine, make sure that all shift
levers are in neutral positions or in disengaged
positions.
• Never start the engine while standing on ground.
Start the engine only from operator’s seat.

SAFETY WORKING
• Do not work on the machine while under the influence
of alcohol, medication, or other substances or while
fatigued.
• Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment
appropriate to the job.
• Use tools appropriate to the work. Makeshift tools,
parts, and procedures are not recommended.
• When servicing is performed together by two or more
persons, take care to perform all work safely.
• Do not work under the machine that is supported
solely by a jack. Always support the machine by
safety stands.
• Do not touch the rotating or hot parts while the engine
is running.
• Never remove the radiator cap while the engine is
running, or immediately after stopping. Otherwise, hot
water will spout out from radiator. Only remove
radiator cap when cool enough to touch with bare
hands. Slowly loosen the cap to first stop to relieve
pressure before removing completely.
• Escaping fluid (fuel or hydraulic oil) under pressure
can penetrate the skin causing serious injury. Relieve
pressure before disconnecting hydraulic or fuel lines.
Tighten all connections before applying pressure.
• Do not open high-pressure fuel system.
High-pressure fluid remaining in fuel lines can cause
serious injury. Do not disconnect or attempt repair
fuel lines, sensors, or any other components between
the high-pressure fuel pump and injectors on engines
with high pressure common rail fuel system.
• High voltage exceeding 100 V is generated in the
ECU, and is applied to the injector.
Pay sufficient caution to electric shock when
performing work activities.

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AVOID FIRES
• Fuel is extremely flammable and explosive under
certain conditions. Do not smoke or allow flames or
sparks in your working area.
• To avoid sparks from an accidental short circuit,
always disconnect the battery negative cable first and
connect it last.
• Battery gas can explode. Keep sparks and open
flame away from the top of battery, especially when
charging the battery.
• Make sure that no fuel has been spilled on the engine.

VENTILATE WORK AREA

• If the engine must be running to do some work, make
sure the area is well ventilated. Never run the engine
in a closed area. The exhaust gas contains poisonous
carbon monoxide.

PREVENT ACID BURNS

• Sulfuric acid in battery electrolyte is poisonous. It is
strong enough to burn skin, clothing and cause
blindness if splashed into eyes. Keep electrolyte
away from eyes, hands and clothing. If you spill
electrolyte on yourself, flush with water, and get
medical attention immediately.

DISPOSE OF FLUIDS PROPERLY

• Do not pour fluids into the ground, down a drain, or
into a stream, pond, or lake. Observe relevant
environmental protection regulations when disposing
of oil, fuel, coolant, electrolyte and other harmful
waste.

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PREPARE FOR EMERGENCIES

• Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy at all
times.
• Keep emergency numbers for doctors, ambulance
service, hospital and fire department near your
telephone.

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SAFETY DECALS
The following safety decals (pictorial safety labels) are installed on the machine.
If a decal becomes damaged, illegible or is not on the machine, replace it. The decal part number is listed in
the parts list.
Q ROPS Model

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Q CABIN Model

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M8540, M9540, WSM SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS
M8540 M9540
Model
4WD 4WD
Model V3800DI-TE3
Type Vertical, water-cooled, 4-cycle direct injection diesel engine
Number of cylinders 4
3
Total displacement 3769 cm (230.0 cu.in.)
Bore and stroke 100 × 120 mm (3.9 × 4.7 in.)
Rated speed 2600 min−1 (rpm)
Net power*1 63.7 kW (85.5 HP) 70.8 kW (95 HP)
Engine Gross power *1 66.7 kW (89.4 HP) 73.6 kW (98.7 HP)

Maximum torque 282 N·m (28.8 kgf·m, 208 lbf·ft) / 314 N·m (32.0 kgf·m, 232 lbf·ft) /
1500 to 1700 min−1 (rpm) 1500 to 1700 min−1 (rpm)
Battery capacity 12 V, RC : 160 min, CCA : 900 A
Fuel tank ROPS Model 90 L (23.8 U.S.gals., 19.8 Imp.gals.)
capacity CABIN Model 110 L (29.1 U.S.gals., 24.2 Imp.gals.)
Engine oil capacity 10.7 L (11.3 U.S.qts., 9.4 Imp.qts.)
Coolant capacity 9.0 L (9.5 U.S.qts., 7.9 Imp.qts.)
Overall length 3955 mm (155.7 in.)
Overall width (min. tread) 1975 mm (77.760 in.)
Overall ROPS Model 2560 mm (100.8 in.)
height CABIN Model 2650 mm (104.3 in.)
Dimensions Wheel base 2250 mm (88.6 in.)
Front 1514, 1554, 1608 mm (59.61, 61.18, 63.31 in.)
Tread
Rear 1503, 1599, 1695 mm (59.17, 62.95, 66.73 in.)
Minimum ROPS Model 470 mm (18.5 in.)
ground
clearance CABIN Model 455 mm (17.9 in.)
ROPS 3120 kg (6878 lbs)
Weight
CABIN 3305 kg (7286 lbs)
Standard Front 360/70R24
tire size Rear 480/70R34
Traveling Clutch Multiple wet discs
system Steering Hydraulic power steering
Braking system Hydraulic wet discs
Differential Bevel gears with differential lock (Rear)
Hydraulic control system Position, draft (top link sensing) and mix control
Pump capacity 64.3 L (17 U.S.gals., 14 Imp.gals.) / min.
3-point hitch SAE Category II
Hydraulic At lift points*2 3900 kg (8600 lbs)
system Max. lifting
force 24 in. behind
3300 kg (7275 lbs)
lift points*2
Remote hydraulic control Two remote valves (3rd valve option)
System pressure 19.6 MPa (200 kgf/cm2, 2844.7 psi)
Traction system Swinging drawbar, adjustable in direction
Direction of
turning Clockwise, viewed from tractor rear
Live PTO
PTO (Indipen- 6 spline : 540 min−1 (rpm) / 2035 min−1 (rpm) engine speed
dent) PTO speed 6 spline : 540E min−1 (rpm) / 1519 min−1 (rpm) engine speed
21 spline : 1000 min−1 (rpm) / 2389 min−1 (rpm) engine speed
Note : *1 : Manufacture’s estimate
*2 : At lower link end with links horizontal.
The company reserves the right to change the specifications without notice.
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TRAVELING SPEEDS
(At rated engine rpm)
Model M8540 / M9540
Tire size (Rear) 480/70R34
without Dual
Transmission type with Dual speed
speed
Shuttle shift Range gear Main gear Hi Lo
km/h (mph)
lever shift lever shift lever km/h (mph) km/h (mph)
1 0.43 (0.27) 0.46 (0.29) 0.39 (0.24)
2 0.55 (0.34) 0.59 (0.37) 0.50 (0.31)
3 0.73 (0.45) 0.78 (0.48) 0.65 (0.40)
CREEP
4 0.94 (0.58) 0.99 (0.62) 0.84 (0.52)
5 1.16 (0.721) 1.23 (0.764) 1.04 (0.646)
6 1.44 (0.895) 1.48 (0.920) 1.25 (0.777)
1 2.8 (1.7) 3.0 (1.9) 2.5 (1.6)
2 3.6 (2.2) 3.8 (2.4) 3.2 (2.0)
3 4.7 (2.9) 5.0 (3.1) 4.2 (2.6)
Forward L
4 6.1 (3.8) 6.4 (4.0) 5.4 (3.4)
5 7.5 (4.7) 8.0 (5.0) 6.7 (4.2)
6 9.3 (5.8) 9.6 (6.0) 8.1 (5.0)
1 10.8 (6.71) 11.5 (7.15) 9.6 (6.0)
2 13.8 (8.57) 14.7 (9.13) 12.4 (7.70)
3 18.2 (11.3) 19.4 (12.1) 16.3 (10.1)
H
4 23.4 (14.5) 24.8 (15.4) 20.9 (13.0)
5 29.0 (18.0) 30.8 (19.1) 25.9 (16.1)
6 35.9 (22.3) 37.0 (23.0) 31.1 (20.6)
The company reserves the right to change the specifications without notice.
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(At rated engine rpm)

Model M8540 / M9540
Tire size (Rear) 480/70R34
without Dual
Transmission type with Dual speed
speed
Shuttle shift Range gear Main gear Hi Lo
km/h (mph)
lever shift lever shift lever km/h (mph) km/h (mph)
1 0.43 (0.27) 0.46 (0.29) 0.39 (0.24)
2 0.55 (0.34) 0.60 (0.37) 0.50 (0.31)
3 0.73 (0.45) 0.79 (0.49) 0.66 (0.41)
CREEP
4 0.93 (0.58) 1.01 (0.628) 0.85 (0.53)
5 1.15 (0.715) 1.25 (0.777) 1.05 (0.652)
6 1.43 (0.889) 1.50 (0.932) 1.26 (0.783)
1 2.8 (1.7) 3.0 (1.9) 2.5 (1.6)
2 3.6 (2.2) 3.9 (2.4) 3.3 (2.0)
3 4.7 (2.9) 5.1 (3.2) 4.3 (2.7)
Reverse L
4 6.0 (3.7) 6.5 (4.0) 5.5 (3.4)
5 7.5 (4.7) 8.1 (5.0) 6.8 (4.2)
6 9.3 (5.8) 9.7 (6.0) 8.2 (5.1)
1 10.7 (6.65) 11.6 (7.21) 9.8 (6.1)
2 13.8 (8.57) 14.9 (9.26) 12.5 (7.77)
3 18.1 (11.2) 19.6 (12.2) 16.5 (10.3)
H
4 23.2 (14.4) 25.1 (15.6) 21.1 (13.1)
5 28.8 (17.9) 31.1 (20.6) 26.2 (16.3)
6 35.7 (22.2) 37.5 (23.3) 31.5 (19.6)
The company reserves the right to change the specifications without notice.
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M8540, M9540, WSM DIMENSIONS

DIMENSIONS
ROPS Model

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CABIN Model

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CONTENTS

1. TRACTOR IDENTIFICATION ......................................................................... G-1

[1] MODEL NAME AND SERIAL NUMBERS.............................................. G-1
(1) Tractor Number .................................................................................... G-1
(2) Engine Number .................................................................................... G-1
[2] E3 ENGINE ............................................................................................... G-3
[3] CYLINDER NUMBER ............................................................................... G-3
2. GENERAL PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................ G-4
3. HANDLING PRECAUTIONS FOR ELECTRICAL PARTS AND WIRING .. G-5
[1] WIRING...................................................................................................... G-5
[2] BATTERY................................................................................................... G-7
[3] FUSE.......................................................................................................... G-7
[4] CONNECTOR ............................................................................................ G-7
[5] HANDLING OF CIRCUIT TESTER......................................................... G-8
4. LUBRICANTS, FUEL AND COOLANT ......................................................... G-9
5. TIGHTENING TORQUES ............................................................................. G-12
[1] GENERAL USE SCREWS, BOLTS AND NUTS................................. G-12
[2] STUD BOLTS.......................................................................................... G-12
[3] HYDRAULIC FITTINGS .......................................................................... G-13
6. MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................. G-14
7. CHECK AND MAINTENANCE ..................................................................... G-17
[1] DAILY CHECK ........................................................................................ G-17
[2] CHECK POINTS OF INITIAL 50 HOURS ........................................... G-18
[3] CHECK POINTS OF EVERY 50 HOURS ........................................... G-22
[4] CHECK POINTS OF EVERY 100 HOURS ......................................... G-23
[5] CHECK POINTS OF EVERY 200 HOURS ......................................... G-28
[6] CHECK POINTS OF EVERY 300 HOURS ......................................... G-31
[7] CHECK POINTS OF EVERY 400 HOURS ......................................... G-32
[8] CHECK POINTS OF EVERY 600 HOURS ......................................... G-33
[9] CHECK POINT OF EVERY 800 HOURS ........................................... G-33
[10]CHECK POINT OF EVERY 1500 HOURS ......................................... G-33
[11]CHECK POINTS OF EVERY 3000 HOURS ....................................... G-34
[12]CHECK POINTS OF EVERY 1 YEAR ................................................ G-34
[13]CHECK POINTS OF EVERY 2 YEARS.............................................. G-35
[14]OTHERS .................................................................................................. G-39
8. SPECIAL TOOLS .......................................................................................... G-42
[1] SPECIAL TOOLS FOR ENGINE .......................................................... G-42
[2] SPECIAL TOOLS FOR TRACTOR....................................................... G-57
[3] SPECIAL TOOLS FOR AIR CONDITIONER UNIT............................. G-70
9. TIRES............................................................................................................. G-72
[1] TIRE SIZE AND INFLATION PRESSURE........................................... G-72
[2] TREAD ADJUSTMENT........................................................................... G-73
(1) Front Wheels...................................................................................... G-73
(2) Rear Wheels ...................................................................................... G-75
[3] WHEEL HUB........................................................................................... G-76
[4] TIRE LIQUID INJECTION ...................................................................... G-77
10. IMPLEMENT LIMITATIONS.......................................................................... G-80
[1] IMPLEMENT CAPACITY ........................................................................ G-81
[2] TRAILER LOAD CAPACITY .................................................................. G-83

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1. TRACTOR IDENTIFICATION
[1] MODEL NAME AND SERIAL NUMBERS
(1) Tractor Number
When contacting your local KUBOTA distributor, always specify
engine serial number, tractor serial number and hourmeter reading.

(1) Tractor Identification Plate (4) ROPS Identification Plate

(2) Tractor Serial Number (ROPS Serial Number)
(3) Engine Serial Number (5) CABIN Identification Plate
(CABIN Serial Number)
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(2) Engine Number

Engine Serial Number
The engine serial number is an identified number for the engine.
It is marked after the engine model number.
It indicates month and year of manufacture as follows.
• Year of manufacture
Alphabet or Alphabet or
Year Year
Number Number
1 2001 F 2015
2 2002 G 2016
3 2003 H 2017
4 2004 J 2018
5 2005 K 2019
6 2006 L 2020
7 2007 M 2021
8 2008 N 2022
9 2009 P 2023
A 2010 R 2024
B 2011 S 2025
C 2012 T 2026
D 2013 V 2027
E 2014
• Month of manufacture
Engine Serial Number
Month
0001 ~ 9999 10000 ~
January A0001 ~ A9999 B0001 ~
February C0001 ~ C9999 D0001 ~
March E0001 ~ E9999 F0001 ~
April G0001 ~ G9999 H0001 ~
May J0001 ~ J9999 K0001 ~
June L0001 ~ L9999 M0001 ~
July N0001 ~ N9999 P0001 ~
August Q0001 ~ Q9999 R0001 ~
September S0001 ~ S9999 T0001 ~
October U0001 ~ U9999 V0001 ~
November W0001 ~ W9999 X0001 ~
December Y0001 ~ Y9999 Z0001 ~
e.g. V3800-6A0001
“6” indicates 2006 and “A” indicates January.
So, 6A indicates that the engine was manufactured on January,
2006.
(1) Engine Model and Serial Number
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[2] E3 ENGINE
[Example : Engine Model Name V3800-E3]
The emission controls previously implemented in various countries to prevent air pollution will be stepped up as
Non-Road Emission Standards continue to change. The timing or applicable date of the specific Non-Road Emission
regulations depends on the engine output classification.
Over the past several years, Kubota has been supplying diesel engines that comply with regulations in the
respective countries affected by Non-Road Emission regulations. For Kubota Engines, E3 will be the designation that
identifies engine models affected by the next emission phase (See the table below).
When servicing or repairing ###-E3 series engines, use only replacement parts for that specific E3 engine,
designated by the appropriate E3 Kubota Parts List and perform all maintenance services listed in the appropriate
Kubota Operator's Manual or in the appropriate E3 Kubota Workshop Manual. Use of incorrect replacement parts or
replacement parts from other emission level engines (for example: E2 engines), may result in emission levels out of
compliance with the original E3 design and EPA or other applicable regulations.Please refer to the emission label
located on the engine head cover to identify Output classification and Emission Control Information. E3 engines are
identified with “ET” at the end of the Model designation, on the US EPA label. Please note : E3 is not marked on the
engine.

Category (1) Engine output classification EU regulation

K From 19 to less than 37 kW STAGE ΙΙΙA
J From 37 to less than 75 kW STAGE ΙΙΙA
I From 75 to less than 130 kW STAGE ΙΙΙA

Category (2) Engine output classification EPA regulation

Less than 19kW Tier 4
From 19 to less than 56 kW Interim Tier 4
ET
From 56 to less than 75 kW Tier 3
From 75 to less than 130 kW Tier 3

(1) EU regulation engine output classification category

(2) “E3” engines are identified with “ET” at the end of the Model designation, on the
US EPA label.
“E3” designates Tier 3 and some Interim Tier 4 / Tier 4 models, depending on
engine output classification.
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[3] CYLINDER NUMBER

The cylinder numbers of kubota diesel engine are designated as
shown in the figure.
The sequence of cylinder numbers is given as No.1, No.2, No.3
and No.4 starting from the gear case side.
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2. GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
• During disassembly, carefully arrange removed parts in a clean
area to prevent confusion later. Screws, bolts and nuts should be
installed in their original position to prevent reassembly errors.
• When special tools are required, use KUBOTA genuine special
tools. Special tools which are not frequently used should be
made according to the drawings provided.
• Before disassembling or servicing electrical wires, always
disconnect the ground cable from the battery first.
• Remove oil and dirt from parts before measuring.
• Use only KUBOTA genuine parts for parts replacement to
maintain machine performance and to assure safety.
• Gaskets and O-rings must be replaced during reassembly.
Apply grease to new O-rings or oil seals before assembling.
See the figure left side.
• When reassembling external snap rings or internal snap rings,
they must be positioned so that sharp edge faces against the
direction from which a force is applied. See the figure left side.
• When inserting spring pins, their splits must face the direction
from which a force is applied. See the figure left side.
• To prevent damage to the hydraulic system, use only specified
fluid or equivalent.
(1) Grease (A) External Snap Ring
(2) Force (B) Internal Snap Ring
(3) Sharp Edge
(4) Axial Force
(5) Rotating Movement

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3. HANDLING PRECAUTIONS FOR ELECTRICAL PARTS

AND WIRING
To ensure safety and prevent damage to the machine and
surrounding equipment, heed the following precautions in handling
electrical parts and wiring.
Q IMPORTANT
• Check electrical wiring for damage and loosened
connection every year. To this end, educate the customer to
do his or her own check and at the same time recommend
the dealer to perform periodic check for a fee.
• Do not attempt to modify or remodel any electrical parts and
wiring.
• When removing the battery cables, disconnect the negative
cable first. When installing the battery cables, connect the
positive cable first.
(1) Negative Terminal (2) Positive Terminal
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[1] WIRING
• Securely tighten wiring terminals.
(1) Correct (2) Incorrect
(Securely Tighten) (Loosening Leads to Faulty Contact)
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• Do not let wiring contact dangerous part.

(1) Dangerous Part (3) Wiring (Correct)
(2) Wiring (Incorrect) (4) Dangerous Part
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• Repair or change torn or aged wiring immediately.

(1) Aged (3) Insulating Vinyl Tape
(2) Torn
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• Securely insert grommet.

(1) Grommet (A) Correct
(B) Incorrect
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• Securely clamp, being careful not to damage wiring.

(1) Clamp (3) Clamp
• Wind Clamp Spirally (4) Welding Dent
(2) Wire Harness
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• Clamp wiring so that there is no twist, unnecessary sag, or

excessive tension, except for movable part, where sag be
required.
(1) Wiring (A) Correct
(2) Clamp (B) Incorrect
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• In installing a part, take care not to get wiring caught by it.

(1) Wiring (A) Incorrect
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• After installing wiring, check protection of terminals and clamped

condition of wiring, only connect battery.
(1) Cover
• Securely Install Cover

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[2] BATTERY
• Take care not to confuse positive and negative terminals.
• When removing battery cable, disconnect negative wire first.
When installing battery cable, check for polarity and connect
positive wire first.
• Do not install any battery with capacity other than is specified
(Ah).
• After connecting cable to battery terminals, apply grease to them
and securely install terminal covers on them.
• Do not allow dirt and dust to collect on battery.

CAUTION
• Take care not to let battery liquid spill on your skin and
clothes. If contaminated, wash it off with water immediately.
• Before recharging the battery, remove it from the machine.
• Before recharging, remove cell caps.
• Do recharging in a well-ventilated place where there is no
open flame nearby, as hydrogen gas and oxygen are formed.
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[3] FUSE
• Use fuses with specified capacity.
Neither too large or small capacity fuse is acceptable.
• Never use steel or copper wire in place of fuse.
• Do not install working light, radio set, etc. on machine which is not
provided with reserve power supply.
• Do not install accessories if fuse capacity of reserve power
supply is exceeded.
(1) Fuse (2) Slow Blow Fuse
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[4] CONNECTOR
• For connector with lock, push lock to separate.
(A) Push
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• In separating connectors, do not pull wire harnesses.

• Hold connector bodies to separate.
(A) Correct (B) Incorrect
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• Use sandpaper to remove rust from terminals.

• Repair deformed terminal. Make certain there is no terminal
being exposed or displaced.
(1) Exposed Terminal (3) Sandpaper
(2) Deformed Terminal (4) Rust
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• Make certain that there is no female connector being too open.

(A) Correct (B) Incorrect
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• Make certain plastic cover is large enough to cover whole

connector.
(1) Cover (A) Correct
(B) Incorrect
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[5] HANDLING OF CIRCUIT TESTER

• Use tester correctly following manual provided with tester.
• Check for polarity and range.
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4. LUBRICANTS, FUEL AND COOLANT

Capacity
Place M8540 / M9540 Lubricants, fuel and coolant
ROPS CABIN
90 L 110 L No. 2-D diesel fuel
1 Fuel tank 23.8 U.S.gals. 29.1 U.S.gals. No. 1-D diesel fuel if temperature is
19.8 Imp.gals. 24.2 Imp.gals. below −10 °C (14 °F)
9.0 L
Coolant 9.5 U.S.qts.
7.9 Imp.qts.
2 Fresh clean water with anti-freeze
1.0 L
Recovery tank 1.1 U.S.qts.
0.9 Imp.qts.
1.3 L
3 Washer liquid – 1.4 U.S.qts. Automobil washer liquid
1.1 Imp.qts.
API Service Classification
CF or CI-4
(External EGR type engine)
Engine 10.7 L Below 0 °C (32 °F) : SAE10W,
4 crankcase 11.3 U.S.qts. 10W-30 or 15W-40
(with filter) 9.4 Imp.qts. 0 to 25 °C (32 to 77 °F): SAE20,
10W-30 or 15W-40
Above 25 °C (77 °F): SAE30,
10W-30 or 15W-40
60 L
Transmission KUBOTA UDT or SUPER UDT
5 63.4 U.S.qts.
case fluid*
52.8 Imp.qts.
6.0 L
Front differential
6 6.3 U.S.qts.
case oil
5.3 Imp.qts. KUBOTA UDT or SUPER UDT
Front axle gear 3.5 L fluid* or SAE80, SAE90 gear oil
7 case oil (one 3.7 U.S.qts.
side) 3.1 Imp.qts.
* KUBOTA original transmission hydraulic fluid.

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M8540, M9540, WSM G GENERAL

Greasing
Place No. of greasing points Capacity Type of grease
Front axle gear
2
case support
Front axle
2
support
Top link 1 Multipurpose
Top link bracket 2 Until grease NLGI-2 or NLGI-
Lift rod 2 overflows 1 (GC-LB)
8 grease
Hydraulic lift
4
cylinder pin
Steering joint
shaft 1
[CABIN model]
Multipurpose
Moderate
Battery terminal 2 type grease or
amount
petroleum jelly

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M8540, M9540, WSM G GENERAL

Q NOTE
Engine Oil :
• Oil used in the engine should have an American Petroleum Institute (API) service classification and Proper
SAE Engine Oil according to the ambient temperatures as shown above.
• With the emission control now in effect, the CF-4 and CG-4 lubricating oils have been developed for use
of a low-sulfur fuel on on-road vehicle engines. When an off-road vehicle engine runs on a high-sulfur fuel,
it is advisable to employ the “CF or better” lubricating oil with a high Total Base Number (TBN of 10
minimum).
• Refer to the following table for the suitable API classification engine oil according to the engine type (with
internal EGR, external EGR or non-EGR) and the fuel (low-sulfur or high-sulfur fuel).
Engine oil classification (API classification)
Fuel used
Oil class of engines except external EGR Oil class of engines with external EGR
CF
(If the “CF-4, CG-4, CH-4, or CI-4”
High Sulfur Fuel
lubricating oil is used with a high-sulfur –
(≥ 500 ppm)
fuel, change the lubricating oil at shorter
intervals. (approximately half))
Low Sulfur Fuel
CF or CI-4
(< 500 ppm) or
CF, CF-4, CG-4, CH-4 or CI-4 (Class CF-4, CG-4 and CH-4 engine oils
Ultra Low Sulfur Fuel
cannot be used on EGR type engines.)
(< 15 ppm)
EGR : Exhaust Gas Re-circulation
• The CJ-4 engine oil is intended for DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) type engines, and cannot be used on this tractor.
W1024941

Fuel :
• Cetane number of 45 minimum. Cetane number greater than 50 is preferred, especially for temperatures
below −20 °C (−4 °F) or elevations above 1500 m (5000 ft).
• If diesel fuel with sulfur content greater than 0.5 % sulfur content is used, reduce the service interval for
engine oil and filter by 50 %.
• DO NOT use diesel fuel with sulfur content greater than 1.0 %.
• Diesel fuels specified to EN 590 or ASTM D975 are recommended
• No.2-D is a distillate fuel of lower volatility for engines in industrial and heavy mobile service. (SAE J313
JUN87).
Transmission Oil :
The oil used to lubricate the transmission is also used as hydraulic fluid. To insure proper operation of the hydraulic
system and to complete lubrication of the transmission, it is important that a multi-grade transmission fluid is used
in this system. We recommend the use of KUBOTA UDT or SUPER UDT fluid for optimum protection and
performance.
Do not mix different brands together.
• Indicated capacities of water and oil are manufacturer’s estimate.

G-11 KiSC issued 09, 2008 A