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TRACTOR
B1830,B2230,B2530,B3030
This Workshop Manual has been prepared to provide servicing personnel with
information on the mechanism, service and maintenance of KUBOTA Tractor B1830,
B2230, B2530 and B3030. It is divided into three parts, “General”, “Mechanism” and
“Servicing” for each section.
■ General
Information on the tractor identification, the general precautions, maintenance check
list, check and maintenance and special tools are described.
■ 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.
■ 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.
January 2007
© KUBOTA Corporation 2007
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.
■ IMPORTANT : Indicates that equipment or property damage could result if instructions are not
followed.
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.
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.
SAFETY DECALS
The following safety decals 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.
■ ROPS and CABIN
■ CABIN
Careful operation is your best insurance against an accident.
Read and understand carefully this section of the separately issued operator’s manual before operating the
tractor.
SPECIFICATIONS
[HST Model]
Model B2230 B2530 B3030
PTO power 12.5 kW (17.0 PS)* 14.0 kW (19.0 PS)* 16.9 kW (23.0 PS)*
Maker KUBOTA
Model D1105-E2-D21-EU D1105-E2-D21-EU V1505-E2-D21-EU
Type E-TVCS, water-cooled, 4-cycle diesel
Number of cylinders 3 4
Bore and stroke 76 × 73.6 mm (3.0 × 2.9 in.) 78 × 78.4 mm (3.1 × 3.1 in.) 78 × 78.4 mm (3.1 × 3.1 in.)
Total displacement 1001 cm3 (61.1 cu.in.) 1123 cm3 (68.5 cu.in.) 1498 cm3 (91.4 cu.in.)
Engine gross power 16.2 kW (22.0 PS)* 18.4 kW (25.0 PS)* 22.1 kW (30.0 PS)*
Engine Rated revolution 2700 min-1 (rpm) 2600 min-1 (rpm)
62 N·m 72 N·m 92 N·m
Maximum torque
(6.3 kgf·m, 13.9 lbf·ft ) (7.3 kgf·m, 16.2 lbf·ft) (9.4 kgf·m, 20.7 lbf·ft)
Battery 12 V, RC : 79 min, CCA : 433 A
Starting system Electric starting with cell starter 12 V, 1.4 kW
Lubricating system Forced lubrication by trochoidal pump
Cooling system Pressurized radiator, forced circulation with water pump
Diesel fuel No. 2-D [above −10 °C (14 °F)],
Fuel
Diesel fuel No. 1 [below −10 °C (14 °F)]
31 L
Fuel tank 28 L (7.4 U.S.gals, 6.2 Imp.gals)
(8.1 U.S.gals, 6.8 Imp.gals)
3.0 L 4.1 L
Engine crankcase (with filter)
(3.2 U.S.qts, 2.6 Imp.qts) (4.3 U.S.qts, 3.6 Imp.qts)
5.2 L
Engine coolant
(5.5 U.S.qts, 4.6 Imp.qts)
Transmission case 17 L (4.5 U.S.gals, 3.7 Imp.qts)
Capacities
4.7 L
Front axle case 3.7 L (3.9 U.S.qts, 3.3 Imp.qts)
(5.0 U.S.qts, 4.1 Imp.qts)
Farm Turf Farm Turf
22 x 24 x 8.5-
Front 6 - 12B 6 - 12 6.00- 2 7.00-12 7-12 24 x 8.5-12
Tire 8.50-12 12
31 x 315/
Rear 8 - 16 9.5 - 16 9.5 - 18 10.5-18 12.4-16 13.6-16
13.5-15 75D-15
Overall length ROPS 2735 mm (107.7 in.) 2900 mm (114.2 in.)
(with 3P) CABIN 2835 mm (111.6 in.) 3010 mm (118.6 in.)
Overall width (min. tread) 1105 mm (43.5 in.) 1095 mm (43.1 in.) 1365 mm (53.7 in.)
ROPS 2260 mm (89.0 in.) 2290 mm (90.2 in.) 2320 mm (91.3 in.)
Overall height
CABIN 2060 mm (81.1 in.) 2090 mm (82.3 in.) 2125 mm (83.7 in.)
Dimensions
Wheel base 1500 mm (59.1 in.) 1666 mm (65.6 in.)
Minimum ground clearance 240 mm (9.5 in.) 270 mm (10.6 in.) 315 mm (12.4 in.)
Front 835 mm (32.9 in.) 935 mm (36.8 in.)
Tread 855 to 1075 mm 850 to 1095 mm 1050 mm
Rear
(33.7 to 42.3 in.) (33.5 to 43.1 in.) (41.3 in.)
ROPS 745 kg (1643 Ibs) 750 kg (1654 Ibs) 840 kg (1852 Ibs)
Weight
CABIN 955 kg (2106 Ibs) 960 kg (2117 Ibs) 1035 kg (2282 Ibs)
Clutch N/A
Steering Hydrostatic power steering
Travelling Transmission Main-hydrostatic transmission, 3 range gear shift (3 forward and 3 reverse)
system Brake Wet disk type
Min. turning radius (with brake) 2.1 m (6.9 feet)
Differential Bevel gear
NOTE: * Manufacture's estimate
The company reserves the right to change the specifications without notice.
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TRAVELLING SPEEDS
[HST Model]
Model B2230 / B2530
8 - 16 9.5 - 16 9.5 - 18 10.5 - 18 31 × 13.5 -15 315 /75D -15
Tire size (Rear)
Farm Farm Farm Farm Turf Turf
Range gear shift km/h
lever (mile/h)
0 to 3.95 0 to 4.18 0 to 4.49 0 to 4.69 0 to 3.87 0 to 4.22
Low
(0 to 2.5) (0 to 2.6) (0 to 2.8) (0 to 2.9) (0 to 2.4) (0 to 2.6)
0 to 7.35 0 to 7.77 0 to 8.34 0 to 8.73 0 to 7.19 0 to 7.85
Middle
(0 to 4.6) (0 to 4.8) (0 to 5.2) (0 to 5.4) (0 to 4.5) (0 to 4.9)
Forward 0 to 19.05 0 to 20.14 0 to 21.63 0 to 22.63 0 to 18.65 0 to 20.34
High
(0 to 11.8) (0 to 12.5) (0 to 13.4) (0 to 14.1) (0 to 11.6) (0 to 12.6)
Max. Speed
20.10 21.26 22.83 23.88 19.69 21.47
(at 2850 engine
(12.5) (13.2) (14.2) (14.8) (12.2) (13.3)
rpm)
0 to 3.16 0 to 3.34 0 to 3.59 0 to 3.75 0 to 3.09 0 to 3.37
Low
(0 to 2.0) (0 to 2.1) (0 to 2.2) (0 to 2.3) (0 to 1.9) (0 to 2.1)
0 to 5.88 0 to 6.21 0 to 6.68 0 to 6.98 0 to 5.75 0 to 6.28
Middle
(0 to 3.7) (0 to 3.9) (0 to 4.2) (0 to 4.3) (0 to 3.6) (0 to 3.9)
Reverse 0 to 15.24 0 to 16.11 0 to 17.31 0 to 18.10 0 to 14.92 0 to 16.27
High
(0 to 9.5) (0 to 10.0) (0 to 10.8) (0 to 11.2) (0 to 9.3) (0 to 10.1)
Max. Speed
16.08 17.01 18.27 19.11 15.75 17.18
(at 2850 engine
(10.0) (10.6) (11.4) (11.9) (9.8) (10.7)
rpm)
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Model B3030
Tire size (Rear) 12.4 - 16 13.6 - 16
Farm Turf
Range gear shift lever km/h (mile/h)
Low 0 to 4.59 (0 to 2.9) 0 to 4.73 (0 to 2.9)
Middle 0 to 8.54 (0 to 5.3) 0 to 8.79 (0 to 5.5)
Forward High 0 to 22.15 (0 to 13.8) 0 to 22.80 (0 to 14.2)
Max. Speed
23.43 (14.6) 24.11 (15.0)
(at 2750 engine rpm)
Low 0 to 3.67 (0 to 2.3) 0 to 3.78 (0 to 2.3)
Middle 0 to 6.83 (0 to 4.2) 0 to 7.03 (0 to 4.4)
Reverse High 0 to 17.72 (0 to 11.0) 0 to 18.24 (0 to 11.3)
Max. Speed
18.74 (11.6) 19.29 (12.0)
(at 2750 engine rpm)
The company reserves the right to change the specifications without notice.
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DIMENSIONS
[ROPS]
[CABIN]
CONTENTS
1. TRACTOR IDENTIFICATION
When contacting your local KUBOTA distributor, always specify
engine serial number, tractor serial number and hour meter reading.
(1) Tractor Identification Plate [A] ROPS
(2) Tractor Serial Number [B] CABIN
(3) Engine Serial Number
(4) CABIN Identification Plate
(CABIN Serial Number)
W1010590
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
W10109040
[1] WIRING
• Securely tighten wiring terminals.
(1) Correct (2) Incorrect
(Securely Tighten) (Loosening Leads to Faulty Contact)
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[2] BATTERY
• Take care not to confuse positive and negative terminal posts.
• When removing battery cables, disconnect negative cable first.
When installing battery cables, check for polarity and connect
positive cable first.
• Do not install any battery with capacity other than is specified
(Ah).
• After connecting cables to battery terminal posts, apply high
temperature 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
W10120920
[4] CONNECTOR
• For connector with lock, push lock to separate.
(A) Push
W10122110
5. TIGHTENING TORQUES
[1] GENERAL USE SCREWS, BOLTS AND NUTS
Screws, bolts and nuts whose tightening torques are not specified in this Workshop Manual should be tightened
according to the table below.
Indication on top of
No-grade or 4T 7T 9T
bolt
SCr435,
Material of bolt SS400, S20C S43C, S48C
SCM435
Material of opponent
Ordinariness Aluminum Ordinariness Aluminum Ordinariness
part
Unit
N·m kgf·m lbf·ft N·m kgf·m lbf·ft N·m kgf·m lbf·ft N·m kgf·m lbf·ft N·m kgf·m lbf·ft
Diameter
7.85 0.80 5.79 7.85 0.80 5.79 9.81 1.00 7.24 7.85 0.80 5.79 12.3 1.25 9.05
M6
to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to
(6 mm, 0.24 in.)
9.31 0.95 6.87 8.82 0.90 6.50 11.2 1.15 8.31 8.82 0.90 6.50 14.2 1.45 10.4
17.7 1.8 13.1 16.7 1.7 12.3 23.6 2.4 17.4 17.7 1.8 13.1 29.5 3.0 21.7
M8
to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to
(8 mm, 0.31 in.)
20.5 2.1 15.1 19.6 2.0 14.4 27.4 2.8 20.2 20.5 2.1 15.1 34.3 3.5 25.3
39.3 4.0 29.0 31.4 3.2 23.2 48.1 4.9 35.5 39.3 4.0 29.0 60.9 6.2 44.9
M10
to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to
(10 mm, 0.39 in.)
45.1 4.6 33.2 34.3 3.5 25.3 55.8 5.7 41.2 44.1 4.5 32.5 70.6 7.2 52.0
62.8 6.4 46.3 77.5 7.9 57.2 62.8 6.4 46.3 103 10.5 76.0
M12
to to to – – – to to to to to to to to to
(12 mm, 0.47 in.)
72.5 7.4 53.5 90.2 9.2 66.5 72.5 7.4 53.5 117 12.0 86.7
108 11.0 79.6 124 12.6 91.2 167 17.0 123
M14
to to to – – – to to to – – – to to to
(14 mm, 0.55 in.)
125 12.8 92.5 147 15.0 108 196 20.0 144
167 17.0 123 197 20.0 145 260 26.5 192
M16
to to to – – – to to to – – – to to to
(16 mm, 0.63 in.)
191 19.5 141 225 23.0 166 304 31.0 224
246 25.0 181 275 28.0 203 344 35.0 254
M18
to to to – – – to to to – – – to to to
(18 mm, 0.71 in.)
284 29.0 209 318 32.5 235 402 41.0 296
334 34.0 246 368 37.5 272 491 50.0 362
M20
to to to – – – to to to – – – to to to
(20 mm, 0.79 in.)
392 40.0 289 431 44.0 318 568 58.0 419
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■ IMPORTANT
• The jobs indicated by ★ must be done after the first 50 hours of operation.
• *1 : Air cleaner should be cleaned more often in dusty conditions than in normal conditions.
• *2 : Every year or every 6 times of cleaning.
• *3 : Replace only if necessary.
• *4 : When the battery is used for less than 100 hours per year, check the battery condition by reading the indication annually.
• The items listed above (@ marked) are registered as emission related critical parts by KUBOTA in the U.S.EPA nonroad emission
regulation. As the engine owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance on the engine according to
the above instruction.
Please see the Warranty Statement in detail.
• : Only CABIN model
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CAUTION
• Be sure to stop the engine before removing the screen.
1. Detach the air conditioner condenser screen (1) and remove all
foreign materials.
■ IMPORTANT
• Grill and screen must be clean from debris to prevent engine
from overheating and to allow good air intake for air cleaner.
(1) Air Conditioner Condenser Screen
W1057600
CAUTION
• Before changing oil, be sure to stop the engine.
1. Start and warm up the engine for approx. 5 minutes.
2. Place an oil pan underneath the engine.
3. To drain the used oil, remove the drain plug (1) at the bottom of
the engine and drain the oil completely.
4. Screw in the drain plug (1).
5. Fill new oil up to upper line on the dipstick (2).
■ IMPORTANT
• When using an oil of different manufacture or viscosity from
the previous one, remove all of the old oil.
• Never mix two different types of oil.
• Use the proper SAE Engine Oil according to ambient
temperatures.
• Refer to "LUBRICANTS, FUEL AND COOLANT". (See page
G-7.)
3.0 L
B1830, B2230, B2530 3.2 U.S.qts
2.6 lmp.qts
Engine oil capacity
4.1 L
B3030 4.3 U.S.qts
3.6 lmp.qts
CAUTION
• Be sure to stop the engine before changing oil filter
cartridge.
• Allow engine to cool down sufficiently, oil can be hot and
can burn.
1. Remove the oil filter cartridge with the filter wrench.
2. Apply a slight coat of oil onto the rubber seal of new filter.
3. To install the new cartridge, screw it in by hand. Over tightening
may cause deformation of rubber gasket.
4. After the new cartridge has been replaced, the engine oil
normally decrease a little. Thus see that the engine oil does not
leak through the seal and be sure to read the oil level on the
dipstick. Then, replenish the engine oil up to the specified level.
■ IMPORTANT
• To prevent serious damage to the engine, replacement filter
must be highly efficient. Use only a KUBOTA genuine filter
or its equivalent.
(1) Engine Oil Filter Cartridge
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CAUTION
• Be sure to stop the engine before changing the oil filters.
• Allow engine to cool down sufficiently, oil can be hot and
can burn.
1. Drain the transmission fluid.
2. Remove the both oil filter cartridges by using a filter wrench.
3. Apply a slight coat of oil onto the new cartridge gasket.
4. To install the new cartridge, screw it in by hand. Over tightening
may cause deformation of rubber gasket.
5. After the new cartridge has been replaced, the transmission fluid
level will normally decrease slightly. Make sure that the
transmission fluid does not leak through the seal. Check the fluid
level.
■ IMPORTANT
• To prevent serious damage to the hydraulic system. Use
only a genuine KUBOTA filter or its equivalents.
(1) Hydraulic Oil Filter Cartridge (for (2) Hydraulic Oil Filter Cartridge
HST)
W1014458
CAUTION
• Be sure to stop the engine when checking and changing the
transmission fluid.
• Allow engine to cool down sufficiently, oil can be hot and
can burn.
1. Place an oil pan under the tractor.
2. Remove the drain plugs (3), (4) at the bottom of the transmission
case and the rear axles.
3. Drain the transmission fluid.
4. After draining, screw in the drain plug.
5. Fill new oil from filling port after removing the filling plug (2) up to
the upper notch on the dipstick (1).
6. After running the engine for a few minutes, stop it and check the
oil level again, if low, add oil to the prescribed level.
■ IMPORTANT
• Use only multi-grade transmission oil. Use of other oils may
damage the transmission or hydraulic system.
Refer to "LUBRICANTS, FUEL AND COOLANT" (See page
G-7.)
• Never work the tractor immediately after changing the
transmission oil. Keeping the engine at medium speed for a
few minutes to prevents damage to the transmission.
• Do not mix different brands oil together.
B1830, B2230, B2530
15 L
Manual transmission
4.0 U.S.gals
(without Bi-Speed
3.3 Imp.gals
Turn)
B1830, B2230, B2530 16.5 L
Manual transmission 4.4 U.S.gals
Transmission fluid (with Bi-Speed Turn) 3.6 Imp.gals
capacity
B1830HST, 17 L
B2230HST, 4.5 U.S.gals
B2530HST 3.7 Imp.gals
17 L
B3030HST 4.5 U.S.gals
3.7 Imp.gals
CAUTION
• Do not allow anyone near the tractor while testing.
• If the tractor does not pass the test, do not operate the
tractor.
■ Preparation before testing.
1. Sit on the operator’s seat.
2. Set the parking brake and stop the engine.
3. Shift the range gear shift lever to "NEUTRAL" position.
4. Place the speed control pedal in "NEUTRAL" position.
5. Shift the PTO clutch lever to "OFF" position.
■ Test : Switch for the speed control pedal
1. Depress the speed control pedal.
2. Turn the key to "START" position.
3. The engine must not crank.
■ Test : Switch for the PTO clutch lever
1. Place the speed control pedal in "NEUTRAL" position.
2. Shift the PTO clutch lever to "ON" position.
3. Turn the key to "START" position.
4. The engine must not crank.
(1) Range Gear Shift Lever (L-M-H) (3) Speed Control Pedal
(2) PTO Clutch Lever
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Checking Engine Start System (Manual Transmission Model)
CAUTION
• Do not allow anyone near the tractor while testing.
• If the tractor does not pass the test, do not operate the
tractor.
■ Preparation before testing.
1. Sit on the operator’s seat.
2. Set the parking brake and stop the engine.
3. Place the shuttle shift lever in "NEUTRAL" position.
4. Shift the PTO ON-OFF lever to "OFF" position.
■ Test : Switch for the shuttle shift lever
1. Shift the shuttle shift lever to the forward or reverse position.
2. Fully depress the clutch pedal and turn the key to “START”
position.
3. The engine must not crank.
■ Test : Switch for the PTO ON-OFF lever
1. Engage the PTO ON-OFF lever to “ON” position.
2. Shift the shuttle shift lever to the "NEUTRAL" position.
3. Turn the key to "START" position.
4. The engine must not crank.
(1) Shuttle Shift Lever (3) PTO ON-OFF Lever
(2) Clutch Pedal (4) Range Gear Shift Lever (L-M-H)
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Greasing
1. Apply a small amount of multipurpose grease to the positions as
shown in the figures.
(1) Speed Control Pedal (HST Pedal) (3) Lifting Rod (RH)
(2) Top Link (4) Battery Terminal
W1015242
CAUTION
• Never operate tractor with a loose rim, wheel, or axle.
• Any time bolts and nuts are loosened, retighten to specified
torque.
• Check all bolts and nuts frequently and keep them tight.
1. Check wheel bolts and nuts regularly especially when new. If
they are loose, tighten them as follows.
77 to 90 N·m
Front wheel mounting nut 7.9 to 9.2 kgf·m
57 to 67 lbf·ft
196 to 225 N·m
Tightening torque Rear wheel mounting bolt 20 to 23 kgf·m
145 to 166 lbf·ft
167 to 191 N·m
Rear wheel mounting nut 17 to 19.5 kgf·m
123 to 141 lbf·ft
(1) Rear Wheel Mounting Bolt (3) Front Wheel Mounting Nut
(2) Rear Wheel Mounting Nut
W1015311
CAUTION
• Before changing oil, be sure to stop the engine.
1. Start and warm up the engine for approx. 5 minutes.
2. Place an oil pan underneath the engine.
3. To drain the used oil, remove the drain plug (1) at the bottom of
the engine and drain the oil completely.
4. Screw in the drain plug (1).
5. Fill new oil up to upper line on the dipstick (2).
■ IMPORTANT
• When using an oil of different manufacture or viscosity from
the previous one, remove all of the old oil.
• Never mix two different types of oil.
• Use the proper SAE Engine Oil according to ambient
temperatures.
• Refer to "LUBRICANTS, FUEL AND COOLANT". (See page
G-7.)
3.0 L
B1830, B2230, B2530 3.2 U.S.qts
2.6 lmp.qts
Engine oil capacity
4.1 L
B3030 4.3 U.S.qts
3.6 lmp.qts
DANGER
• Do not use or charge the refillable type battery if the fluid
level is below the LOWER (lower limit level) mark.
Otherwise, the battery component parts may prematurely
deteriorate, which may shorten the battery's service life or
cause an explosion. Check the fluid level regularly and add
distilled water as required so that the fluid level is between
the UPPER and LOWER levels.
CAUTION
• Never remove the vent plugs while the engine is running.
• Keep electrolyte away from eyes, hands and clothes. If you
are spattered with it, wash it away completely with water
immediately and get medical attention.
• Wear eye protection and rubber gloves when working
around battery.
■ NOTE
• The factory-installed battery is of non-refillable type. If the
indicator turns white, do not charge the battery but replace
it with new one.
1. Mishandling the battery shortens the service life and adds to
maintenance costs.
2. The original battery is maintenance free type battery, needs
some servicing.
If the battery is weak, the engine is difficult to start and the lights
be dim. It is important to check the battery periodically.
(1) Vent Cap A : Upper Level
B : Lower Level
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CAUTION
• When the battery is being activated, hydrogen and oxygen
gases in the battery are extremely explosive. Keep open
sparks and flames away from the battery at all times,
especially when charging the battery.
• When charging the battery, ensure the vent caps are
securely in place. (If equipped.)
• When disconnecting the cable from the battery, start with
the negative terminal first.
• When connecting the cable to the battery, start with the
positive terminal first
• Never check battery charge by placing a metal object across
the posts.
Use a voltmeter or hydrometer.
(For accessible maintainable type batteries with removable
vent caps.)
1. Make sure each electrolyte level is to the bottom of vent wells, if
necessary add distilled water in a well-ventilated area.
2. The water in the electrolyte evaporates during recharging. Liquid
shortage damages the battery. Excessive liquid spills over and
damages the tractor body.
3. To slow charge the battery, connect the battery positive terminal
to the charger positive terminal and the negative to the negative,
then recharge in the normal manner.
4. A boost charge is only for emergencies. It will partially charge the
battery at a high rate and in s short time.
When using a boost-charged battery, it is necessary to recharge
the battery as early as possible.
Failure to do this will shorten the battery's service life.
5. When the specific gravity of electrolyte is between 1.27 and 1.29,
the charging is completed.
6. When exchanging an old battery for a new one, use battery of
equal specification shown in TABLE 1.
Table 1
Cold Normal
Battery Capacity Reserve
Volts (V) cranking charging
type at 5H.R at (min)
amps rate (A)
55B24L
12 36 79 433 4.5
(S)-MF
■ Battery Storage
1. When storing the tractor for a long period, remove the battery
from tractor, adjust the electrolyte to the proper level and store in
a dry place out of direct sunlight.
2. The battery self-discharges while it is stored.
Recharge it once every three months in hot seasons and once
every six months in cold seasons.
(1) Vent Cap A : Upper Level
B : Lower Level
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CAUTION
• Be sure to stop engine before checking belt tension.
1. Stop the engine and remove the key.
2. Apply moderate thumb pressure to belt between pulleys.
3. If tension is incorrect, loosen the alternator mounting bolts and
using a lever placed between the alternator and the engine block,
pull the alternator out until the deflection of the belt falls within
acceptable limits.
4. Replace fan belt if it is damaged.
A deflection of between 7
to 9 mm (0.28 to 0.34 in.)
Fan belt tension Factory spec.
when the belt is pressed
in the middle of the span.
CAUTION
• Stop the engine and chock the wheels before checking
brake pedal.
1. Release the parking brake.
2. Slightly depress the brake pedals and measure free travel at the
top of pedal stroke.
3. If adjustment is needed, loosen the lock nut and turn the
turnbuckle to adjust the rod length within acceptable limits.
4. Retighten the lock nut.
30 to 40 mm on the pedal
Proper brake pedal free travel Keep the free travel in the right and
left brake pedals equal.
CAUTION
• Stop the engine and remove the key, and the chock wheels
before checking parking brake.
Parking brake lever
Factory spec. 4 to 5 notches
travel
(When adjusting)
1. Release the parking brake lever.
2. Be sure to adjust the free travel of the right and left brake pedals.
3. Place the jack under the transmission case, then remove the rear
tires and set the rigid rack under the rear axles.
4. Loosen the lock nuts (2) of the right and left rods (6).
5. Tighten the adjusting nut (3) of the right rod (6) by hand until the
collar (4) comes into contact with the arm (5). Make half and one
more turn of the nut.
6. Tighten the adjusting nut (3) of the left rod (6) by hand until the
collar (4) comes into contact with the arm (5).
7. Tighten up the lock nuts (2) of right and left rods.
8. Make sure the parking brake lever gets locked at the its 4th or 5th
notch.
9. Install the right and left tires.
■ NOTE
• After adjusting the parking brake lever free travel :
- Right and left parking brake for even braking.
- With the parking brake released, make sure that the right
and left tires do not drag on.
(1) Parking Brake Lever (4) Collar
(2) Lock Nut (5) Parking Brake Arm
(3) Adjusting Nut (6) Parking Brake Rod
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CAUTION
• Be sure to stop the engine before changing oil filter
cartridge.
• Allow engine to cool down sufficiently, oil can be hot and
can burn.
1. Remove the oil filter cartridge with the filter wrench.
2. Apply a slight coat of oil onto the rubber seal of new filter.
3. To install the new cartridge, screw it in by hand an additional 1/2
turn only. Over tightening may cause deformation of rubber
gasket.
4. After the new cartridge has been replaced, the engine oil
normally decrease a little. Thus see that the engine oil does not
leak through the seal and be sure to read the oil level on the
dipstick. Then, replenish the engine oil up to the specified level.
■ IMPORTANT
• To prevent serious damage to the engine, replacement filter
must be highly efficient. Use only a KUBOTA genuine filter
or its equivalent.
(1) Engine Oil Filter Cartridge
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Checking Radiator Hoses and Clamp
Check to see if radiator hoses (1) are properly fixed every 200
hours of operation or six months, whichever comes first.
1. If clamp bands (2) are loose or water leaks, tighten clamp bands
(2) securely.
2. Replace radiator hoses (1) and tighten clamp bands (2) securely,
if radiator hoses (1) are swollen, hardened or cracked.
Replace radiator hoses (1) and clamp bands (2) every 2 years or
earlier if checked and found that radiator hoses (1) are swollen,
hardened or cracked.
■ Precaution at Overheating
Take the following action in the event the coolant temperature is
nearly or more than the boiling point, what is called "Overheating".
1. Park the tractor in a safe place and keep the engine unloaded
idling.
2. Do not stop the engine suddenly, but stop it after about 5 minutes
of unloaded idling.
3. Keep yourself well away from the machine for further 10 minutes
or while the steam blows out.
4. Check that there are no dangers such as burns. Get rid of the
causes of overheating according to the manual, see
"TROUBLESHOOTING" section, and then, start again the
engine.
(1) Radiator Hose (2) Clamp Band
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Adjusting Toe-in
1. Park tractor on a flat place.
2. Turn steering wheel so front wheels are in the straight ahead
position.
3. Lower the implement, lock the park brake and stop the engine.
4. Measure distance between tire beads at front of tire, hub height.
5. Measure distance between tire beads at rear of tire, hub height.
6. Front distance should be 0 to 10 mm (0 to 0.39 in.) less than rear
distance. If not, adjust tie-rod length.
0 to 10 mm
Toe-in (B) – (A) Factory spec.
0 to 0.39 in.
■ Adjusting procedure
1. Loosen the tie-rod nut (2).
2. Turn the tie-rod joint to adjust the rod length until the proper toe-
in measurement is obtained.
3. Retighten the tie-rod nut (2).
(1) Tie-rod Joint (A) Wheel to Wheel Distance at Front
(2) Tie-rod Nut (B) Wheel to Wheel Distance at Rear
(C) Front
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CAUTION
• Apply the parking brake and stop the engine and remove the
key.
1. Measure the deflection A, depressing the air conditioner belt
halfway between the fan belt drive pulley and the air conditioner
tension pulley at specified force (98 N, 10 kgf, 22 lbf).
2. If the measurement is not within the factory specifications, loosen
the nut (2) and adjust the adjusting bolt (1).
10 to 12 mm
Deflection A Factory spec.
0.40 to 0.48 in.
CAUTION
• Be sure to stop the engine when checking and changing the
transmission fluid.
• Allow engine to cool down sufficiently, oil can be hot and
can burn.
1. Place an oil pan under the tractor.
2. Remove the drain plugs (3), (4) at the bottom of the transmission
case and the rear axles.
3. Drain the transmission fluid.
4. After draining, screw in the drain plug.
5. Fill new oil from filling port after removing the filling plug (2) up to
the upper notch on the dipstick (1).
6. After running the engine for a few minutes, stop it and check the
oil level again, if low, add oil to the prescribed level.
■ IMPORTANT
• Use only multi-grade transmission oil. Use of other oils may
damage the transmission or hydraulic system.
Refer to "LUBRICANTS, FUEL AND COOLANT" (See page
G-7.)
• Never work the tractor immediately after changing the
transmission oil. Keeping the engine at medium speed for a
few minutes to prevents damage to the transmission.
• Do not mix different brands oil together.
B1830, B2230, B2530
15 L
Manual transmission
4.0 U.S.gals
(without Bi-Speed
3.3 Imp.gals
Turn)
B1830, B2230, B2530 16.5 L
Manual transmission 4.4 U.S.gals
Transmission fluid (with Bi-Speed Turn) 3.6 Imp.gals
capacity
B1830HST, 17 L
B2230HST, 4.5 U.S.gals
B2530HST 3.7 Imp.gals
17 L
B3030HST 4.5 U.S.gals
3.7 Imp.gals