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Kubota L285 Maintenance
The
Kubota L285 is a 2-wheel drive compact utility tractor. This model was
manufactured from 1975 to 1981. The Kubota L285 driveline consists of a 90.7
cu.in (1.5 L) Kubota V1501-A vertical 4-cycle four-cylinder naturally aspirated
diesel engine with a rated power of 30 hp (22.4 kW) at 2400 rpm, and sliding
gear transmission with 8 forward and 2 reverse gears.
The maximum travel speed (forward and reverse): 14.3 mph (22 km/h) / 9.6
mph (15.5 km/h). The open center hydraulic system includes a gear pump
with a flow of 6.2 gal/min (23.5 l/min). The main relief pressure is
2250 psi (155 bar).
The Kubota L285 is equipped with a manual steering system, wet disc
brakes, 5.00x15 front tires, and 11.2x24 rear tires. The wheelbase is 67
in (1700 mm). The tractor is compatible with Kubota L1200 front end
loader.
| Engine oil capacity, gal (L) |
2.35 (8.9) |
| Engine coolant capacity, gal (L) |
1.85 (7.0) |
| Hydraulic/transmission fluid capacity, gal (L) |
7.1 (27.0) |
| Steering oil capacity, qts (L) |
0.32 (0.30) |
| Recommended Oil and Fluid |
| Engine oil type |
SAE 30, SAE 10W, 10W-30, 10W-40. API Service category CC, CD |
| Engine coolant type |
Kubota Antifreeze/Coolant |
| Hydraulic/transmission fluid type |
Kubota UDT or Kubota Super UDT |
| Front axle oil type |
SAE 80, SAE 80W-90 Gear lube |
| Check hydraulic/transmission fluid level |
Every 50 hours |
| Lubricate axle hub bearings |
Every 50 hours |
| Change engine oil |
Every 75 hours |
| Clean engine air filter element |
Every 100 hours |
| Clean engine fuel filter |
Every 100 hours |
| Check battery and clean terminals |
Every 100 hours |
| Replace engine oil filter |
Every 150 hours |
| Check steering oil level |
Every 150 hours |
| Inspect and adjust fan belt |
Every 200 hours |
| Adjust parking and service brakes |
Every 200 hours |
| Replace hydraulic/transmission oil filter |
Every 300 hours |
| Change hydraulic/transmission fluid |
Every 300 hours |
| Change steering oil |
Every 300 hours |
| Check and adjust engine idling |
Every 300 hours |
| Change engine fuel filter element |
Every 400 hours |
| Clean radiator fins |
Every 400 hours |
| Replace engine air filter element |
Every 600 hours |
| Check and adjust valve clearance |
Every 600 hours |
| Flush cooling system and add new coolant |
Every 1000 hours |
| Engine oil filter part number |
15402-32430 |
| Engine fuel filter part number |
15221-43170 (Element) |
| Engine air filter part number |
70000-11081 |
| Hydraulic/transmission oil filter part number |
37300-37710 |
| Hydraulic/transmission filter gasket part number |
04811-50600 |
| Drive belt part number |
15401-97010 |
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