This is the Kubota L3200 and L3800 workshop manual, a 470-page PDF covering both compact tractors and their D1503-M-E3 and D1803-M-E3 diesel engines. It matches the factory service documentation and is organized by system for direct access to each repair.
Coverage runs through the engine, clutch, both the manual transmission and HST drivetrains, the rear and front axles, brakes, steering, the three point hitch hydraulic system, and full wiring diagrams. The General section carries tractor identification, lubricants, and tightening torques, with verified figures such as a 38.0 L fuel tank, 5.7 L engine oil capacity on the L3200, and a 27.5 L manual transmission case.
Owners, restorers, and independent mechanics get the specifications, torque values, and step by step procedures needed to service or rebuild the L3200 and L3800 to Kubota standards.
What's Inside This Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| General | 16-81 | Tractor Identification (Model Name and Serial Numbers, Cylinder Number) |
| Engine | 82-162 | Fuel System, Lubricating System, Cooling System, Features, Preparation (Manual Transmission Type, HST Type) |
| Clutch | 163-192 | Preparation (Separating Clutch Housing Case From Engine), Structure |
| Transmission | 193-289 | Manual Transmission Type (Power Train, Shift Linkage Mechanism, PTO System), HST Type (Power Train, HST Pedal Control Linkage, Cruise Control |
| Rear Axle | 290-302 | Separating Rear Axle Case, Disassembling Rear Axle |
| Brakes | 303-318 | Operation, Features |
| Front Axle | 319-338 | Separating Front Axle Case, Disassembling Front Axle |
| Steering | 339-356 | Steering Gear Box (Structure, Operation), Hydraulic Circuit, Structure |
| Hydraulic System | 357-400 | Hydraulic Pump, Three Point Hitch Hydraulic System (Hydraulic Cylinder, Linkage Mechanism, Operation, Front Hydraulic Block), Hydraulic Circuit (Manual Transmission Type, HST Type) |
| Electrical System | 401-470 | Wiring Diagram (Manual Transmission Type, HST Type), Electrical Circuit (Manual Transmission Type, Instrument Panel (Indication Items of Meter Panel, Easy Checker™™) |
Every system also includes tightening torques, disassembling and assembling, servicing, troubleshooting, checking and adjusting, and servicing specifications.
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification | Value | Page |
|---|---|---|
| All Models | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 38.0 L (10.0 U.S.gals, 8.4 Imp.gals) | p. 26 |
| Engine Coolant Capacity | 6.0 L (6.3 U.S.qts, 5.3 Imp.qts) | p. 12 |
| Transmission Case Capacity (Manual Transmission) | 27.5 L (7.3 U.S.gals, 6.1 Imp.gals) | p. 12 |
| Transmission Case Capacity (HST) | 23.5 L (6.2 U.S.gals, 5.2 Imp.gals) | p. 12 |
| Front Axle Case Capacity | 4.5 L (4.8 U.S.qts, 4.0 Imp.qts) | p. 12 |
| Cylinder Head Surface Flatness Allowable Limit | 0.0500 mm | p. 92 |
| Valve Clearance (When Cold) | 0.18 to 0.22 mm | p. 92 |
| Fan Belt Tension (Deflection) | 7.0 to 9.0 mm | p. 97 |
| Nozzle Holder Assembly Tightening Torque | 49 to 68 N·m | p. 98 |
| L3200 | ||
| Engine crankcase (with filter) capacity | 5.7 L (6.0 U.S.qts, 5.0 Imp.qts) | p. 26 |
| Engine Oil Capacity (with filter), L3200 | 5.7 L (6.0 U.S.qts, 5.0 Imp.qts) | p. 12 |
| L3800 | ||
| Engine Oil Capacity (with filter), L3800 | 7.1 L (7.5 U.S.qts, 6.2 Imp.qts) | p. 12 |
