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Kubota M4500 Maintenance
The
Kubota M4500 is a 2-wheel drive or 4-wheel drive utility tractor. This model was
manufactured between 1978 and 1985. The tractor was designed in 2 versions:
M4500DT (4WD) and M4500-OC (Orchard).
The Kubota M4500 is equipped with a 158.6 cubic inches (2.6L) Kubota
S2600 4-stroke 6-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine. The engine has a
cylinder bore of 3.23" (82 mm), piston stroke of 3.23" (82 mm), and
maximum power of 55.5 hp (41.4 kW). The transmission consists of a dry
clutch and partially synchronized gearbox with 16 forward and 4 reverse
gears.
The maximum forward speed - 15.8 mph (25.4 km/h), max. reverse speed -
7.4 mph (11.9 km/h). The open center hydraulic system used a gear pump
with rated capacity of 7.3 gpm (27.6 lpm). The hydraulic pressure is
171.5 bar (2485 psi). The Kubota M4500 was equipped with a power assist
steering system, differential mechanical wet disc brakes, 6.00-16 (2WD)
or 8.30-20 (4WD) front tires, and 14.9-28 rear tires. The wheelbase is
78.2 in (1980 mm).
| Engine oil capacity, gal (L) |
3.4 (12.7) |
| Engine coolant capacity, gal (L) |
2.2 (8.4) |
| Hydraulic/transmission fluid capacity, gal (L) |
11.9 (45.0) |
| Front axle oil capacity, gal (L) |
2.1 (7.8) |
| Recommended Oil and Fluid |
| Engine oil type |
SAE 20W, SAE 30W, SAE 10W-30. API Service category CC, CD |
| Engine coolant type |
Kubota Antifreeze/Coolant |
| Hydraulic/transmission fluid type |
Kubota UDT or Kubota Super UDT Fluid |
| Front axle oil type |
Kubota UDT, SAE 80, SAE 80W-90 Gear Oil |
| Check hydraulic/transmission fluid level |
Every 50 hours |
| Check front axle oil level |
Every 50 hours |
| Lubricate axle hub bearings |
Every 50 hours |
| Change engine oil |
Every 150 hours |
| Replace engine oil filter |
Every 150 hours |
| Adjust toe-in |
Every 150 hours |
| Check battery and clean terminals |
Every 150 hours |
| Adjust parking and service brakes |
Every 150 hours |
| Clean engine air filter element |
Every 200 hours |
| Inspect and adjust fan belt |
Every 200 hours |
| Replace/clean hydraulic oil filter |
Every 200 hours |
| Check and adjust engine idling |
Every 200 hours |
| Replace engine fuel filter |
Every 400 hours |
| Change power steering oil |
Every 400 hours |
| Change hydraulic/transmission fluid |
Every 600 hours |
| Change front axle oil |
Every 600 hours |
| Check and adjust valve clearance |
Every 800 hours |
| Replace engine air filter elements |
Every 1000 hours |
| Check fuel injection nozzles |
Every 1000 hours |
| Flush cooling system and add new coolant |
Every 1000 hours |
| Engine oil filter part number |
15402-32430 |
| Engine fuel filter part number |
15601-43170, 13251-41060 (Element) |
| Engine air filter part number |
15606-11080, 15000-37110 |
| Hydraulic oil filter part number |
36200-82630 |
| Hydraulic oi filter gasket part number |
36200-82650 |
| Drive belt part number |
15606-97012 |
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