Kubota M8540 User Manual

25OPERATING THE TRACTOR
By combination of using the main gear shift lever, the
range gear shift lever and synchro-shuttle shift lever,
forward speeds and reverse speeds shown in the table
below are obtained.
BMain Gear Shift Lever
The main gear shift is fully synchronized to shift without
stopping.
A The main gear shift may be shifted between speeds
on-the-go, but the clutch must be depressed.
BRange Gear Shift Lever
The range gear shift can only be shifted when the tractor
is completely stopped and the clutch is depressed.
A To avoid transmission damage, depress clutch pedal
and stop the tractor before shifting between ranges.
BSynchro-Shuttle Shift Lever
Raise up and shift the shuttle shift lever forward to obtain
forward speeds and shift back to obtain reverse speeds.
This shifting requires clutch operation.
A The synchro-shuttle shift lever may be shifted while
the tractor is moving slowly and the clutch is
depressed, but sudden gear shift may cause
transmission damage.
(1) Synchro - shuttle shift lever
(2) Main gear shift lever
(3) Range gear shift lever
(F) "FORWARD
(N) "NEUTRAL POSITION"
(R) "REVERSE"
"LOW"
"HIGH"
"CREEP" (if equipped)
Standard model
(F8 / R8 model)
Without
creep
8 forward speeds
8 reverse speeds
With
creep
12 forward speeds
12 reverse speeds

Kubota M8540 Specifications

General

Engine Type	Diesel
Engine Model	Kubota V3800-DI-T
Engine Power	85 hp
PTO Power	72 HP
Drive	4WD
Hydraulic System	Open Center
3-Point Hitch	Category II
Displacement	230 cu in (3.8 L)