This is the Kubota service manual for the M4900 and M5700 tractor family, with supplements covering the M4900SU, M5700HD, M6800HD, M5700DT-N, and the M5700 Hydraulic Shuttle. Its 741 pages cover the F2803 and V3300-E diesel engines and every major system on these machines.
The main manual runs from the engine, clutch, and transmission through the rear and front axles, brakes, steering, hydraulics, electrical, and cab air conditioning. Dedicated supplements add the specifications, general, clutch, and transmission detail unique to each variant, including the hydraulic shuttle transmission.
Owners, independent mechanics, and restorers can use it to restore hydraulics that dropped out after a fluid change, diagnose a shuttle that will not drive, service a slipping clutch or reverser, clear fuel restrictions, and set torque values correctly. Wiring diagrams and front wheel alignment are included. Delivered as an instant PDF download, readable on any device and printable for the shop.
Complete the set for your M4900–M6800 Series
- Operator Manual: Kubota M5700–M9000 Series Operator Manual
- Operator Manual: Kubota M4900–M9000 Series Tractor Operator Manual
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What's Inside This Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Intro | 1-13 | Safety Instructions, Specifications, Dimensions |
| General | 14-71 | Features, Tractor Identification, Handling Precautions for Electrical Parts and Wiring (Battery, Fuse, Connector, Handling of Circuit Tester), Lubricants, Fuel and Coolant |
| Sect 1 Engine | 72-151 | Features, Engine Body (Cylinder Block, Cylinder Head, Crankshaft, Piston and Piston Rings, Connecting Rod, Camshaft, Fuel Camshaft, Rocker Arm, Intake and Exhaust Valve, Flywheel) |
| Sect 2 Clutch | 152-187 | Travelling Clutch, Features, Travelling Clutch Linkage, Operation, Clutch Engaged, Clutch Disengaged, PTO Clutch, Structure |
| Sect 3 Transmission | 188-237 | Structure (Shuttle Shift Section, Main Gear Shift Section, Hi-Lo, Creep Shift Section, Four Wheel Drive Section), PTO System, Differential Gear (Structure, Operation) |
| Sect 4 Rear Axle | 238-249 | Features, Final Reduction System, Internal Gear to Planetary Gear Backlash, Planetary Gear Thrust Collar Thickness, Planetary Gear Shaft O.D., Planetary Gear I.D., Needle O.D., Changing Transmission Fluid |
| Sect 5 Brakes | 250-265 | Features, Features of Wet Disc Brakes, Fade, Operation, During Braking, Brake Pedal Free Play, Brake Pedal Shaft O.D., Brake Pedal Bushing I.D. |
| Sect 6 Front Axle | 266-293 | Structure, 2 Wheel Drive Type, 4 Wheel Drive Type, Front Wheel Alignment, Camber, Kingpin Angle, Caster, Toe-In |
| Sect 7 Steering | 294-320 | Steering Linkage, Power Steering Hydraulic Circuit, Power Steering System Hydraulic Pump, Steering Controller (Control Valve, Metering Device, Oil Flow), Steering Cylinder |
| Sect 8 Hydraulic | 321-362 | Three Point Hydraulic System, Hydraulic Circuit for Three Point Hydraulic System, Hydraulic Pump, Oil Filter, Position Control Valve, Relief Valve, Hydraulic Cylinder |
| Sect 9 Electrical | 363-440 | Wiring Diagram (ROPS Type, Cabin Type, Body Harness, Cabin Harness) |
| Sect 10 Cab | 441-510 | Air Conditioner System, Principles of Air Conditioner, Expansion and Evaporation, Condensing Gaseous, Refrigeration Cycle, Outline of Aie Conditioning System, Refrigeration System, Compressor |
| Supplement M4900Su | 511-553 | Safety Instructions, Specifications, Dimensions, G. General (Features, Tractor Identification), Clutch (Servicing), Transmission (Mechanism, Servicing) |
| Supplement M5700Hd | 554-617 | Safety Decals, Specifications, G. General (Features), Maintenance, Check and Maintenance, Special Tool, Clutch (Servicing, Checking and Adjusting), Transmission (Mechanism) |
| Supplement M5700 Hyd Shuttle Trans | 618-700 | Safety Instructions, Specifications, G. General (Features, Maintenance, Check and Maintenance, Special Tool), Clutch (Servicing), Transmission (Mechanism, Servicing) |
| Supplement M5700Dt-N | 701-741 | Safety Instructions, Specifications, Dimensions, G. General (Features, Lubricants, Fuel and Coolant, Tires, Wheel Hub), Engine (Servicing), Clutch (Servicing) |
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification | Value | Page |
|---|---|---|
| M5700 Hydraulic Shuttle | ||
| Hydraulic shuttle warning reset procedure | Not found. The manual provides troubleshooting for 'Shuttle Clutch Slip' which may indicate a problem, but no explicit 'reset' procedure for a warning light. | p. 585 |
| Shuttle Clutch Slip probable causes | Operating pressure is low, Shuttle Valve malfunctioning, Clutch disc or drive plate excessively worn, Shuttle clutch pack damaged | p. 585 |
| Shuttle Clutch Slip solution | Adjust, Repair or replace, Replace | p. 585 |
| M6800HD | ||
| Cylinder head screw torque | Not found for M6800HD. The main manual lists torque for F2803 engine (M4900/M5700 models), but M6800HD uses a V3300-E engine and specific torque for its cylinder head bolts is not provided in the M5700HD/M6800HD supplement. | p. 103 |
| M4900, M5700 | ||
| Front wheel mounting nut torque | 166.7 to 196.1 N·m (17.0 to 20.0 kgf·m, 122.9 to 144.6 ft-lbs) | p. 31 |
| Rear wheel mounting nut torque | 260 to 304 N·m (26.5 to 31.0 kgf·m, 192 to 224 ft-lbs) | p. 31 |
| Hydraulic oil filter replacement interval | 300 hours | p. 26 |
| Engine oil filter replacement interval (initial) | 50 hours | p. 26 |
| Engine oil filter replacement interval (regular) | 200 hours | p. 26 |
| Fuel filter element replacement interval | 400 hours | p. 26 |
| Clutch Pedal Free play | 35 to 45 mm (1.4 to 1.8 in.) | p. 166 |
| Clutch Pedal Total Stroke (ROPS) | 165 to 170 mm (6.5 to 6.7 in.) | p. 166 |
