This is the operator's manual for the Kubota M96SDTM tractor, a 142 page guide in English. The first part covers the features common to the M series, and the second part covers the special features of the M96SDTM, so read both before operating. The tractor uses the Kubota V3800 series diesel engine.
It walks through the instrument panel and controls, starting and running the engine, operating the tractor and the foldable ROPS, the PTO, three point hitch, hydraulic unit, tires, wheels and ballast, and the full maintenance and periodic service schedule.
Use it to find specifications and capacities, follow the correct service intervals, set tire pressures and wheel torque, and work through the engine troubleshooting chart. Delivered as a downloadable PDF you can read on any device or print for the shop.
What's Inside This Operator Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Ops - Tractor M965SDTM (3N470-99712) | 1 | PTO Clutch Control Lever, Main Gear Shift Lever, Operator's Seat, Warning Buzzer, PTO Drive Shaft |
| Abbreviation List | 2 | Two Wheel Drive, Four Wheel Drive, American Petroleum Institute, American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, American Society for Testing and Materials |
| Universal Symbols | 3 | Safety Alert Symbol, Engine Warning, Diesel Fuel, Fuel-Level, Engine-Rotational Speed, Hourmeter/Elapsed Operating Hours |
| WSM - Mudder Tractor M96SDTM | 121-142 | Foreword, Safety First, Contents Page (Specifications, Tires, Wheels and Ballast, Maintenance, Periodic Service, Options, Appendices) |
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification | Value | Page |
|---|---|---|
| Wheel bolt torque (Standard tire) | 260 to 304 N-m | p. 139 |
| Battery cables | Not specified | p. 116 |
| Battery capacity | 12V, RC: 160 min, CCA 900A | p. 125 |
| Safety switch | Not specified | p. 71 |
| Air cleaner primary element replacement interval | every 1 year | p. 134 |
| Radiator cleaning parts or fins | Not specified | p. 69 |
| Fuel filter replacement interval | every 400 Hr | p. 135 |
| Proper fan belt tension (deflection) | 10 to 12 mm | p. 76 |
| Compressed air pressure for cleaning air cleaner primary element | under 205 kPa | p. 75 |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 10.7 L (11.3 U.S.qts.) | p. 24 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 175 L (46.2 U.S.gals.) | p. 24 |
| Coolant Capacity | 9.6 L (10.1 U.S.qts.) | p. 24 |
