This operator's manual covers the Kubota M4500, M4500DT, M5500, M5500DT, M7500, and M7500DT tractors, including both two wheel drive and dual traction (DT) four wheel drive versions. It carries Kubota part number 3545899715 and runs 56 pages in English.
Inside you get servicing and identification details, the instrument panel and controls, engine operation and break in procedures, fuel and lubricant specifications, the full maintenance schedule, storage steps, complete specifications, and a wiring diagram. Capacities, adjustment values, and service intervals are listed for each model in the range.
Use it to service and troubleshoot your tractor: set clutch and brake pedal free play, check fan belt tension, work through the battery and engine troubleshooting charts, and wire up the electrical system correctly. Delivered as a downloadable PDF you can view on any device or print for the shop.
Complete the set for your M4500–M7500 Series
- Parts Catalog: Kubota M4500DT Tractor Parts Catalog
- Parts Catalog: Kubota M5500DT Parts Catalog
- Repair Manual: Kubota M4000–M7500 Series Tractor Workshop Manual (incl. Wiring)
What's Inside This Kubota M4500–M7500 Series Operator Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Servicing of Tractor | 8 | Identification Plate, Tractor Serial Number, Engine Serial Number, Kubota Tractor (Tractor Serial No., Engine Serial No., Date of Purchase) |
| Instruments and Controls | 13-18 | Instrument Panel (Key and Light Switch, Starter/Preheating Switch, Turn Signal Lamp Switch, Hour Meter, Water Thermometer, Oil Pressure Warning Lamp, Alternator Warning Lamp, PTO Clutch Indicator Lamp) |
| Operation | 19-28 | Introduction, World Wide Graphic Symbols, Break-In Procedures, Prestarting Inspection, Starting and Stopping the Engine (Starting the Engine in Cold Weather) |
| Fuel and Lubricant Specifications | 29-34 | Fuels (Fuel Specifications, Fuel Storage, Filling the Tractor Fuel Tank), Lubricants, Fuel Specifications, Filling the Tractor Fuel Tank, Transmission Oil |
| Maintenance | 35-49 | Break-In Procedure, Lubrication Intervals During Break-In Period (Engine Oil, Transmission/Hydraulic System Oil), Other Checks During Break-In Period |
| Storage | 50 | Tractor Storage (Change the Engine Crankcase Oil and Oil Filter, Drain and Flush the Cooling System, Clean the Engine Air Filter, Run the Engine to Circulate Oil and Coolant, Fill the Fuel Tank with Fuel, Close Fuel Tank Petcock, Remove the Battery From the Tractor, Seal the Following with Heavy Gauge Plastic and Adhesive Tape, With All Implements Lowered to the Ground, Paint Exposed Metal Surfaces, Jack the Tractor Up and Place Blocks Under the Front and Rear Axle, Hold the Clutch Pedal in the Disengaged Position) |
| Specifications | 51-54 | Tractor Speed |
| Wiring Diagram | 55-56 | Head Light Lamp, Flasher Lamp, Glow Plug, Alternator, Battery, Starter, Coolant Temperature Switch, Horn |
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification | Value | Page |
|---|---|---|
| M4500, M4500DT | ||
| Maximum torque (M4500, M4500DT) | 117.6 ft.lbs. (16.2 kgf-m; 158 N-m)/1400 rpm (23.3 r/s) | p. 52 |
| Battery capacity (M4500, M4500DT) | G160-10 (Dry, 12V 150AH (110Ah-20HR)) | p. 52 |
| Cooling system capacity | 8.9 Quarts (8.4ℓ) | p. 52 |
| M5500, M5500DT | ||
| Maximum torque (M5500, M5500DT) | 150.3 ft. lbs. (20.8 kgf-m; 204 N-m)/1400 rpm | p. 53 |
| M7500, M7500DT | ||
| Maximum torque (M7500, M7500DT) | 201.7 ft. lbs. (27.9 kgf-m; 273 N-m)/1400 rpm | p. 53 |
| M5500, M5500DT, M7500, M7500DT | ||
| Battery capacity (M5500, M5500DT, M7500, M7500DT) | NX300-15 (Dry; 12V 300AH) | p. 53 |
| M5500(DT), M7500(DT) | ||
| Fuel filter (1) elements replacement interval | 200 hours | p. 47 |
| M4500(DT), M5500(DT), M7500(DT) | ||
| Fuel filter cartridges replacement interval | 400 hours | p. 47 |
| All Models | ||
| Transmission/hydraulic system oil filter cleaning interval | 200 hours | p. 41 |
| Cooling system flushing interval | annually or every 800 hours | p. 42 |
| Fan belt deflection | 0.28 and 0.34 inches (7 to 9mm) | p. 46 |
| Fan belt tension check/adjust interval | 200 hours | p. 47 |
