This Kubota Operator Manual covers the L245 and L245DT tractors, powered by the Kubota DH1101-A diesel engine. Across 40 pages it is the factory owner reference for operating and maintaining both the two-wheel-drive L245 and the four-wheel-drive L245DT.
It walks through safe operation, the specification tables, the instrument panel and controls, starting and stopping, the hydraulic three-point hitch, wheel tread changes, and a full maintenance and checks section with a service check list and wiring diagram.
With this PDF you can look up fluid capacities and tire pressures, torque the rear wheel nuts after a tread change, set clutch pedal free travel, follow the fuel, air cleaner, and hydraulic screen service intervals, and work through the engine trouble diagnosis chart. Formatted as a clear, printable download for the shop.
Complete the set for your L245, L245DT
- Parts Catalog: Kubota L245DT Tractor Parts Manual
- Repair Manual: Kubota L185, L245, L295 Workshop Manual — Wiring Diagrams
What's Inside This Operator Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| For Safe Operation | Fuel Supply and Starting Engine, Loading and Unloading, Traveling, Operating with Implement, Other Operating Cautions | |
| Servicing of Tractor | Tractor, Instrument Panel, Controls, Hydraulic System, Three-Point Hitch, Engine Lubrication, Air Cleaner, Radiator | |
| Specifications | Engine, Clutch, Steering, Transmission, Brake, PTO System, Fuel, Capacities | |
| Handling New Tractor | Do Not Operate the Tractor at Full Speed for the First 100 Hours, Supply and Exchange of Lubricating Oils, Safe Operation, Precautions to Help Prevent Accidents | |
| Instrument Panel and Controls | Instrument Panel, Controls | |
| Operation | Prestarting Inspection, Starting the Engine, Stopping the Engine, Operating the Tractor, Stopping the Tractor, Parking, Turning, Check While Operating | |
| Hydraulic System | The Implement Is Lifted Fully, Position Controlling, Positioning Range, The Implement Is Lowered Fully, Hydraulic Lever Stop-Bolt, To Rear of Tractor, To Front of Tractor, Position of Hydraulic Lever | |
| Three-Point Hitch | Top Link, Stopper, Lifting Rod, Check Chains, Turn Buckle, Lower Link, Chains, Lifting Rod Hole | |
| Storage | Drain Out the Water From the Radiator, Be Sure to Stop the Engine by Pulling the Engine Stopping Lever, Drain Out the Dirty Engine Oil, If the Air Cleaner Should Be Extremely Dirty | |
| Maintenance and Checks | Engine Lubrication, Air Cleaner, Radiator, Battery, Diagnoss of Engine Trouble, Transmission Lubrication, Clutch, Check Tire Pressure | |
| Change of Wheel Treads | Change Front Wheel Tread, Change Rear Wheel Tread | |
| Wiring Diagram | Head Light Lamp, Battery, Glow Plug, Oil Switch, Safety Switch, Glow Plug Controller, Starter Switch, Hour Meter | |
| Maintenance Check List | Frequency of Check, Checks, Notes, Initial Operation, Daily Checks, Every 50 Hours, Every 75 Hours, Every 100 Hours | |
| L245 the Superior Limit of the Implement | Rotary Mower, Rotary Tiller, Bottom Plow, Disc Plow, Cultivator, Disc Harrow, Sprayer, Front Blade |
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification | Value | Page |
|---|---|---|
| Rear wheel nut torque | 145~165 ft. lbs. (196~226N・m, 20~23 kgf·m) | p. 34 |
| Fuel filter replacement interval | Every 400 hours | p. 37 |
| Hydraulic mechanism oil filter cleaning interval (initial) | After the first 35 hours of use | p. 36 |
| Oil pressure filter cleaning interval (subsequent) | Every 200 hours | p. 37 |
| Air cleaner element cleaning interval | Every 100 hours | p. 37 |
| Air cleaner element replacement interval | After one year's use (every 6 cleaning) | p. 37 |
| Fan belt play/tension | 9/32 in. (7mm) play in tension. 13/16~2 in. (20~50mm) at outer circum-ference. | p. 37 |
| Engine Total Displacement | 68.3 Cu. in. (1115cm³) | p. 7 |
| Engine Rated Revolution | 2800 rpm (46.7r/s) | p. 7 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 5.8 Gallons (22ℓ) | p. 7 |
| Cooling System Capacity | 7.0 Quarts (6.6ℓ) | p. 7 |
| Engine Crankcase Oil Capacity | 6.4 Quarts (6.1ℓ) | p. 7 |
