OPERATOR'S MANUAL

MODEL L4600

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 ABBREVIATION LIST
Abbreviations Definitions

2WD Two Wheel Drive

4WD Four Wheel Drive
API American Petroleum Institute
ASABE American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, USA
ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials, USA KUBOTA Corporation is ···
DIN Deutsches Institut für Normung, GERMANY
Since its inception in 1890, KUBOTA Corporation has grown to
DT Dual Traction [4WD] rank as one of the major firms in Japan.
fpm Feet Per Minute
To achieve this status, the company has through the years
GST Glide Shift Transmission diversified the range of its products and services to a remarkable
Hi-Lo High Speed-Low Speed extent, until today, 19 plants and 16,000 employees produce over
1,000 different items, large and small.
HST Hydrostatic Transmission
m/s Meters Per Second All these products and all the services which accompany them,
however, are unified by one central commitment. KUBOTA makes
PTO Power Take Off products which, taken on a national scale, are basic necessities.
RH/LH Right-hand and left-hand sides are determined by facing Products which are indispensable, products intended to help
in the direction of forward travel individuals and nations fulfill the potential inherent in their
environment. For KUBOTA is the Basic Necessities Giant.
ROPS Roll-Over Protective Structures
rpm Revolutions Per Minute This potential includes water supply, food from the soil and from
the sea, industrial development, architecture and construction, and
r/s Revolutions Per Second transportation.
SAE Society of Automotive Engineers, USA
Thousands of people depend on KUBOTA's know-how, technology,
SMV Slow Moving Vehicle experience and customer service. You too can depend on
KUBOTA.

California Proposition 65

WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.

IMPORTANT
The engine in this machine is not equipped by the manufacturer
with a standard spark arrester.
It is a violation of California Public Resource Code Section 4442 to
use or operate this engine on or near any forest-covered, brush-
covered land, or grass- covered land unless the exhaust system is
equipped with a working spark arrester meeting state laws. Other
states or federal areas may have similar laws. L4600 English (U.S.A.)
AP . K . 2 - 2 . - . AK
 UNIVERSAL SYMBOLS
As a guide to the operation of your tractor, various universal symbols have been utilized on the instruments and
controls. The symbols are shown below with an indication of their meaning.

Safety Alert Symbol Remote Cylinder-Retract

Diesel Fuel Remote Cylinder-Extend

Fuel-Level Steering Wheel-Tilt Control

Engine-Rotational Speed Hazard Warning Lights

Hourmeter/Elapsed Operating Hours Master Lighting Switch

Engine Coolant-Temperature Position Lamps

Diesel Preheat/Glow Plugs(Low Temperature Headlight-Low Beam

Start Aid)
Headlight-High Beam
Diesel Preheat/Glow Plugs(Low Temperature
Start Aid) Audible Warning Device

Parking Brake Four-Wheel Drive-On

Engine Intake/Combustion Air-Filter Four-Wheel Drive-Off

Battery Charging Condition Fast

Engine Oil-Pressure Slow

Turn Signal Creep

Engine-Stop Read Operator's Manual

Engine-Run Tractor-Forward Movement-Overhead View of

Machine
Starter Control
Tractor-Rearward Movement-Overhead View
Power Take-Off Control-Off Position of Machine

Power Take-Off Control-On Position Engine Speed Control

Differential Lock

Position Control-Raised Position

Position Control-Lowered Position

Draft Control-Shallow Position

Draft Control-Deep Position

3-Point Lowering Speed Control

 FOREWORD
You are now the proud owner of a KUBOTA Tractor. This tractor is a product of
KUBOTA quality engineering and manufacturing. It is made of fine materials and
under a rigid quality control system. It will give you long, satisfactory service. To
obtain the best use of your tractor, please read this manual carefully. It will help you
become familiar with the operation of the tractor and contains many helpful hints
about tractor maintenance. It is KUBOTA's policy to utilize as quickly as possible
every advance in our research. The immediate use of new techniques in the
manufacture of products may cause some small parts of this manual to be
outdated. KUBOTA distributors and dealers will have the most up-to-date
information. Please do not hesitate to consult with them.

3 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 assemble or use this unit.

3 DANGER : Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

3 WARNING : Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

3 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.

NOTE : Gives helpful information.

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Abbreviations Definitions

2WD Two Wheel Drive

4WD Four Wheel Drive
API American Petroleum Institute
ASABE American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, USA
ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials, USA KUBOTA Corporation is ···
DIN Deutsches Institut für Normung, GERMANY
Since its inception in 1890, KUBOTA Corporation has grown to
DT Dual Traction [4WD] rank as one of the major firms in Japan.
fpm Feet Per Minute
To achieve this status, the company has through the years
GST Glide Shift Transmission diversified the range of its products and services to a remarkable
Hi-Lo High Speed-Low Speed extent, until today, 19 plants and 16,000 employees produce over
1,000 different items, large and small.
HST Hydrostatic Transmission
m/s Meters Per Second All these products and all the services which accompany them,
however, are unified by one central commitment. KUBOTA makes
PTO Power Take Off products which, taken on a national scale, are basic necessities.
RH/LH Right-hand and left-hand sides are determined by facing Products which are indispensable, products intended to help
in the direction of forward travel individuals and nations fulfill the potential inherent in their
environment. For KUBOTA is the Basic Necessities Giant.
ROPS Roll-Over Protective Structures
rpm Revolutions Per Minute This potential includes water supply, food from the soil and from
the sea, industrial development, architecture and construction, and
r/s Revolutions Per Second transportation.
SAE Society of Automotive Engineers, USA
Thousands of people depend on KUBOTA's know-how, technology,
SMV Slow Moving Vehicle experience and customer service. You too can depend on
KUBOTA.

California Proposition 65

WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.

IMPORTANT
The engine in this machine is not equipped by the manufacturer
with a standard spark arrester.
It is a violation of California Public Resource Code Section 4442 to
use or operate this engine on or near any forest-covered, brush-
covered land, or grass- covered land unless the exhaust system is
equipped with a working spark arrester meeting state laws. Other
states or federal areas may have similar laws. L4600 English (U.S.A.)
AP . K . 2 - 2 . - . AK