Kubota's factory Operator Manual for the L4701 runs 121 pages: operating procedures, daily maintenance, service intervals, and fluid capacities. The first 43 pages handle operating sequences, including instrument panel controls, manual and HST transmission setup, PTO clutch operation, 3-point hitch attachment, and hydraulic position and draft control. Nine pages go to safety warnings, alongside a daily walk-around inspection checklist and the engine crankcase and transmission case capacities. Service schedules run from 50-hour greasing intervals out to 3,000-hour DPF muffler cleaning. Rear wheel bolt torque lands at 196.0 to 225.0 N-m (144.6 to 166.0 ft-lbs), and the hydraulic oil filter gets swapped every 400 hours. No more cross-referencing forum threads for one torque figure. Pull it up on your phone, jump through the bookmarks, and get back to work.
What's Inside This Kubota L4701 Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Servicing of Tractor | 21-22 | Warranty, Scrapping the Tractor and Its Procedure, Tractor Identification Plate, Engine Serial Number, ROPS Identification Plate, Diesel Particulate Filter DPF Serial Number |
| Specifications | 23-25 | Specification Table (Engine, Capacities, Dimensions, Weight With ROPS, Traveling System, Hydraulic Unit, PTO), Traveling Speeds (Manual Transmission Type, HST Type) |
| Implement Limitations | 26-27 | Tread Max Width With Farm Tires, Actual Figures, Lower Link End Max Hydraulic Lifting Capacity, Implement Weight, Max Drawbar Load, Trailer Loading Weight, Forestry Application |
| Instrument Panel and Controls | 28-31 | Instrument Panel, Switches and Hand Controls, Foot and Hand Controls (Manual Transmission Type), HST Type |
| Pre-Operation Check | 32 | Daily Check (Check Item, Walk Around Inspection, Check Engine Oil Level, Check Transmission Oil Level, Check Coolant Level, Check Water Separator, Clean Grill and Radiator Screen, Clean Fuel Cooler, Clean Oil Cooler HST Model, Check DPF Muffler, Check Air Cleaner Evacuator Valve, Check Brake Pedal HST Model, Check Brake and Clutch Pedal Manual Transmission Model, Check Indicators Gauges and Meter, Check Lights, Check Wire Harness, Check Seat Belt and ROPS, Check Movable Parts, Refuel, Care of Danger Warning and Caution Labels) |
| Operating the Engine | 33-46 | Exhaust Aftertreatment Devices (Diesel Particulate Filter Muffler), Handling Points, DPF Regeneration Process (Auto Regeneration Mode, Regeneration Inhibit Mode) |
| Operating the Tractor | 47-64 | Operating New Tractor (Do Not Operate the Tractor at Full Speed for the First 50 Hours, Changing Lubricating Oil for New Tractors), Boarding and Leaving the Tractor |
| PTO | 65-66 | PTO Operation (PTO Clutch Control Switch), PTO Clutch Control Switch, Stationary PTO, PTO Shaft Cover and Shaft Cap |
| 3-Point Hitch & Drawbar | 67-70 | 3-Point Hitch (Selecting the Top Link Mounting Holes, Drawbar, Lifting Rod, Top Link, Attaching and Detaching Implements), Telescopic Stabilizers, Drawbar (Length), Swing Drawbar |
| Hydraulic Unit | 71-75 | 3-Point Hitch Control System (Position Control, Draft Control), Mixed Control, Float Control (With: Draft Control, Position Control), 3-Point Hitch Lowering Speed |
| Tires, Wheels and Ballast | 76-81 | Tires (Inflation Pressure, Dual Tires), Wheel Adjustment (Front Wheels), Front Wheels, Rear Wheels, Ballast (Front: End Weights), Rear Ballast (Rear Wheel Weights) |
| Maintenance | 82-86 | Service Intervals (Engine Start System Check, Wheel Bolt Torque Check, Greasing, Battery Condition Check, Fan Belt Adjust, Brake Adjust, Clutch MT Adjust, Air Cleaner Element Primary Element Clean, Air Cleaner Element Primary Element Replace, Secondary Element Replace, Fuel Line Check, Fuel Line Replace, Fuel Grommet Check, Fuel Grommet Replace, Transmission Oil Filter HST Replace, Toe-in Adjust, Power Steering Oil Line Check, Power Steering Oil Line Replace, Oil Cooler Line HST Check, Oil Cooler Line Replace, Radiator Hose and Clamp Check, Radiator Hose and Clamp Replace, Intake Air Line Check, Intake Air Line Replace, Oil Separator Hose Check, Oil Separator Hose Replace, Engine Oil Change, Engine Oil Filter Replace, Water Separator Clean, Fuel Filter Replace, Hydraulic Oil Filter Replace, Transmission Fluid Change, Front Axle Case Oil 4WD Change, Greasing 2WD Front Wheel Hub, Front Axle Pivot Adjust, Engine Valve Clearance Adjust, Fuel Injector Nozzle Tip Clean, Oil Separator Element Replace, PCV Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve Oil Separator Check, EGR Cooler Check Clean, EGR System Check Clean, Supply Pump Check, DPF Muffler Clean, Exhaust Manifold Check, DPF Differential Pressure Sensor Pipe Check, EGR Pipe Check, DPF Differential Pressure Sensor Hose Replace, Cooling System Flush, Coolant Change, Fuel System Bleed, Clutch Housing Drain, Fuse Replace, Light Bulb Replace) |
| Periodic Service | 87-114 | How to Open the Hood (Side Cover), Daily Check, Walk Around Inspection, Checking and Refueling, Checking Water Separator, Checking Engine Oil Level |
| Storage | 115 | Tractor Storage (Check Bolts and Nuts, Apply Grease, Detach Weights, Inflate Tires, Change Engine Oil, Keep Clutch Disengaged, Coat Hydraulic Cylinder Piston Rods, Remove Battery, Keep Tractor in Dry Place, Store Tractor Indoors, Jack Tractor Up) |
| Troubleshooting | 116-117 | Engine Troubleshooting (Engine is Difficult to Start or Won't Start, Insufficient Engine Power, Engine Stops Suddenly, Exhaust Fumes are Colored, Engine Overheats) |
| Options | 118 | Engine Block Heater, Front End Weights, Front Bumper, Rear Wheel Weights, Sunshade, Front Grill Guard, Double Acting Remote Hydraulic Control Valve with Float Position |
| Appendices | 119-121 | Index (3-Point Hitch Lowering Speed, Air Cleaner Primary Element, Air Cleaner Primary Element and Secondary Element, Anti-Freeze, Battery Condition, Block Heater If Equipped, Brake Pedal, Brake Pedals Right and Left, Brake Pedals and Clutch Pedal, Clutch Pedal, Coolant Level, Coolant Temperature Gauge, Cruise Control Lever, Diesel Particulate Filter DPF Muffler, Differential Lock, Directions for Use of Power Steering, Do Not Operate the Tractor at Full Speed for the First 50 Hours, DPF Differential Pressure Sensor Hose, DPF Differential Pressure Sensor Pipe, DPF Muffler, DPF Regeneration Process, Draft Control If Equipped, Draining Clutch Housing Water, Drawbar, Drawbar Length, Dual Tires, Easy Checker TM, EGR Cooler, EGR Pipe, EGR System, Electrical Outlet, Electrical Wiring and Battery Cables, Engine Oil, Engine Oil Filter, Engine Oil Level, Engine Start System, Engine Valve Clearance, Evacuator Valve, Exhaust Manifold, Fan Belt Tension, Float Control, Flushing Cooling System and Coolant, Foldable ROPS, Foot Throttle, Front Axle Case Oil, Front Axle Pivot, Front Ballast, Front Wheel Drive Lever, Front Wheels With 2-Wheel Drive, Front Wheels With 4-Wheel Drive, Fuel Filter, Fuel Gauge, Fuel Grommet, Fuel Hose, Fuel Injector Nozzle Tip, Fuel Line, Fuel System, Fuse, Gauges Meter and Easy Checker TM, Grill and Radiator Screen, Hand Throttle Lever, Handling Points, Head Lamp, Head Light Turn Signal Hazard Light Switch, Head Light Turn Signal Hazard Light Etc, Hood, Hourmeter Tachometer, Hydraulic Block Type Outlet, Hydraulic Control Unit Use Reference Chart, Immediately Stop the Engine If, Inflation Pressure, Intake Air Line, Lifting Rod Right, Light Bulb, Liquid Ballast in Rear Tires, Lubricating Grease Fitting 2WD Model, Lubricating Grease Fittings, Lubricating Oil for New Tractors, Main Gear Shift Lever & Range Gear Shift Lever, Mixed Control, Movable Parts, Oil Cooler Line, Oil Separator Element, Oil Separator Hose, Operating on Slopes and Rough Terrain, Operating the Tractor on a Road, Operator Presence Control, Operator's Seat, Parking, Parking Brake, PCV Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve, PM Warning Level and Required Procedures, Position Control, Power Steering Hose, Power Steering Line, PTO Clutch Control Switch, PTO Shaft Cover and Shaft Cap, Radiator Hose Water Pipes, Radiator Hose and Clamp, Range Gear Shift Lever L-M-H, Rear Ballast, Rear Wheels, Refueling, Regeneration Operating Procedure, Remote Control Valve, Remote Control Valve Coupler Connecting and Disconnecting, Remote Control Valve Lever, Seat Belt, Seat Belt and ROPS, Selecting the Top Link Mounting Holes, Side Cover, Slow-Blow Fuses, Speed Control Pedal, Stationary PTO, Stopping, Supply Pump, Swing Drawbar If Equipped, Synchro-Shuttle Shift Lever, Telescopic Stabilizers, Tie-Rod Dust Cover, Tips on Diesel Particulate Filter DPF Regeneration, To Fold the ROPS, To Raise the ROPS to Upright Position, Toe-in, Top Link, Tractor Lights, Transmission Fluid Hydraulic Oil Filter, Transmission Fluid Level, Transmission Oil Filter HST Type, Transport the Tractor Safely, Walk Around Inspection, Warm-Up Transmission Oil in the Low Temperature Range, Water Separator, Wheel Bolt Torque) |
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification | Value | Page |
|---|---|---|
| Wheel bolt torque (front) | 124.0 to 147.0 N-m (91.5 to 108.4 ft-lbs) | p. 75 |
| Wheel bolt torque (rear) | 196.0 to 225.0 N-m (144.6 to 166.0 ft-lbs) | p. 75 |
| Transmission oil filter [HST Type] replacement interval | every 200 Hr | p. 82 |
| Hydraulic oil filter replacement interval | every 400 Hr | p. 83 |
| Air cleaner primary element cleaning interval | every 100 Hr | p. 82 |
| Air cleaner primary element replacement interval | every 1 year | p. 82 |
| Radiator screen cleaning | clean of debris | p. 71 |
| DPF muffler cleaning interval | every 3000 Hr | p. 83 |
| DPF differential pressure sensor hose replacement interval | every 2 year | p. 84 |
| Coolant temperature gauge warning | red zone position | p. 61 |
| Hydraulic pump capacity | 29.4 L/min (7.8 U.S.gals./min) | p. 24 |
| Hydraulic system pressure | 17.7 MPa (2560 psi) | p. 24 |
Kubota L4701 Common Problems This Manual Covers
Kubota L4701 engine runs hot and coolant temperature gauge reaches red zone position p. 32
Shut the tractor down the moment the coolant gauge hits the red zone. Clear the radiator screen of packed debris (page 32), then confirm coolant sits at 6.5 L. Check every radiator hose for leaks, swelling, or loose clamps.
Manual Section: Pre-Operation CheckHydraulics are weak or slow to respond when operating the front loader or attachments p. 83
Inspect the transmission fluid level and hunt for system leaks. The hydraulic pump should be moving 29.4 L/min under load. Swap the hydraulic oil filter every 400 Hr per page 83, and top the hydraulic oil back to level before you resume work.
Manual Section: Maintenance3-point hitch will not lift properly or drifts down during heavy implement operation p. 71
Verify the 3-point hitch control settings on page 71 and work the position and draft control levers. Keep implement weight under the lower link end lifting capacity of 1300 kg. Back off the lowering speed knob if the hitch drops too fast.
Manual Section: Hydraulic UnitEmission indicator light flashes and engine loses power during auto regeneration mode p. 84
Examine the DPF muffler for flammable buildup (page 32). Run a parked regeneration if auto mode fails. Clean the muffler every 3000 Hr and replace the DPF differential pressure sensor hose every 2 year, both detailed on page 84.
Manual Section: MaintenanceFrequently Asked Questions
What does the Kubota L4701 error code mean?
Each code points to a specific fault. E-20 flags a communication problem, E-31 means the meter's part code and ECU model setting do not match, and E-95 signals trouble in the PTO solenoid. Whatever the code, the manual's advice is the same: contact your local KUBOTA Dealer to sort it out.
How do I perform a parked regen on a Kubota L4701?
Start by parking on safe ground, clear of buildings, people, and animals, then set the parking brake. Move the speed control pedal to neutral (HST Type) or the shuttle shift lever to neutral (Manual Transmission Type), switch off the PTO clutch control, and drop the engine rpm to idle speed. Lower the implement to the ground, straighten the steering wheel, and hold the DPF INHIBIT switch until its lamp turns "OFF". When the parked regeneration switch lamp begins flashing, press it to start the cycle. The engine rpm rises on its own, and both the regeneration and parked regeneration indicators stay "ON" until the cycle is complete.
What are the torque specs for Kubota L4701 wheel lugs and axle nuts?
Front wheel bolts torque to 124.0 to 147.0 N-m (91.5 to 108.4 ft-lbs), while the rear wheel rim and/or disk mounting bolts take 196.0 to 225.0 N-m (144.6 to 166.0 ft-lbs). The front axle mounting bolts call for 124 to 147 N-m (91.5 to 108.9 ft-lbs), and the tie-rod mounting bolts for 61 to 71 N-m (44.8 to 52.1 ft-lbs).
How do I reset the Kubota L4701 PTO or hydrostatic transmission issue?
There is no owner-side reset for PTO or hydrostatic transmission faults in this manual. Whether it is a PTO solenoid issue (E-95) or an acceleration sensor maladjustment (E-84), the listed operator action for power train trouble is to take it to your local KUBOTA Dealer.
How to reset Kubota L4701 DPF light
You do not reset the regeneration indicator by hand. It clears on its own once a regeneration cycle finishes successfully. Should the PM warning climb to level 4, shown by the engine warning indicator staying constantly "ON" with the buzzer sounding every 1 second, move the tractor to a safe spot right away, park it, shut off the engine, and call your local KUBOTA Dealer.
What format is this Kubota L4701 manual in?
A 121-page Owner's Manual delivered as a searchable PDF, ready the moment your checkout completes. Open it on a computer, tablet, or phone. There is no shipping wait.
Can I print this Kubota L4701 manual?
Yes. The PDF carries no DRM restrictions, so you can print any page or section you need for the shop. Any standard printer handles it.
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