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Kubota M8540 User Manual

Kubota M8540
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OPERATING THE ENGINE14
A Daily checks with the Easy Checker(TM) only, are not
sufficient. Never fail to conduct daily checks carefully
by referring to Daily Check.
(See "DAILY CHECK" in "PERIODIC SERVICE"
section.)
A Because of the safety devices, the engine will not start
except when the PTO clutch control lever is placed in
the "OFF" position and shuttle shift lever is placed in
the "NEUTRAL" position.
If a lamp is still on, immediately stop the engine and
determine the cause.
COLD WEATHER STARTING
If the ambient temperature is below 0 (32 ) and the
engine is very cold, follow the procedure below after
taking the step 1 through 5 in the previous pages.
Heater indicator comes on when the key is turned to "ON"
position and engine coolant temperature is below 0
(32 ), and goes off automatically when preheat is
completed.
(If the engine fails to start after 10 seconds, turn off the
key for 30 seconds. Then repeat steps 6 through 8. To
protect the battery and the starter, make sure that the
starter is not continuously turned for more than 10
seconds.)
BBlock Heater (if equipped)
A block heater is available as an option from your dealer.
It will assist you in starting your tractor when the ambient
temperature is below -20 (-4 ).
7. Fully depress the clutch pedal.
8. Turn the key to "START" position and
release when the engine starts.
9. Check to see that all the lamps on the
Easy Checker(TM) are "OFF".
10. Release the clutch pedal.
6. Turn the key to "ON" position and hold
it until the heater indicator turns off.
(1) Heater indicator
7. Fully depress the clutch pedal.
8. Turn the key to the "START" position
and the engine should start.

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Kubota M8540 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Engine TypeDiesel
Engine ModelKubota V3800-DI-T
Engine Power85 hp
PTO Power72 HP
Drive4WD
Hydraulic SystemOpen Center
3-Point HitchCategory II
Displacement230 cu in (3.8 L)

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