Part of the Kubota Repair Manuals.
This is the Kubota Workshop Manual for the T1700H and T1700HX lawn tractors (serial numbers above 50000), a 27-page PDF focused on the drivetrain and servicing of these machines. Both use the Kubota GH540V engine, a 535 cc unit rated at 17 HP.
The manual explains the hydrostatic transaxle in depth, describing the ball piston pump and ball piston motor and how oil flows in neutral, forward, and reverse, along with the reduction gear and parking brake.
The disassembly and servicing section then gives the practical work: lubricants and fuel, servicing specifications, tightening torques, and the maintenance checklist, followed by removal and reassembly of the transmission and rear axle, the hydrostatic transaxle, the brake, and the front axle. Safety decal information rounds out the document, giving owners and mechanics a compact but complete drivetrain reference.
What's Inside This Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Instructions | 3-4 | |
| Specifications | 5-6 | Engine Specifications (Model and Type, Dimensions and Performance, Systems, Fluids and Weight) |
| M. Mechanism | 7-14 | Clutch and Transmission (Hydrostatic Transaxle: Overview, Components), Ball Piston Pump (Description, Operation), Ball Piston Motor (Description |
| General | 16-17 | Lubricants and Fuel, Check and Maintenance |
| Transmission and Rear Axle | 18-24 | Separating Transmission and Rear Axle, Hydrostatic Transaxle |
| Brake | 25 | |
| Front Axle | 26-27 |
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification | Value | Page |
|---|---|---|
| All Models | ||
| Hydrostatic transaxle mounting screw torque | 48.1 to 55.9 N-m (4.9 to 5.7 kgf-m, 35.4 to 41.2 ft-lbs) | p. 19 |
| Rear wheel mounting screw torque | 23.5 to 27.5 N-m (2.4 to 2.8 kgf-m, 17.4 to 20.3 ft-lbs) | p. 19 |
| Hydrostatic Transaxle capacity | 2.4 l (2.5 U.S.qts., 2.1 Imp.qts.) | p. 16 |
| Engine Fuel capacity | 9.5 l (2.51 U.S.gals., 2.09 Imp.gals.) | p. 5 |
| Hydrostatic Transaxle oil change interval | Normally, hydrostatic transaxle oil does not need to be changed. | p. 16 |
| Engine Total Displacement | 535 cc | p. 5 |
| Engine Maximum Horsepower (Gross) | 17 HP / 3600 rpm | p. 5 |
| Brake Spring Clearance | 0 to 1 mm | p. 16 |
| Neutral Adjuster Retaining Screw Torque | 18.6 to 24.5 N-m | p. 16 |
| Front Axle Center Bolt Retaining Nut Torque | 62.8 to 72.6 N-m | p. 16 |
| T1700H | ||
| T1700H Overall Length | 1705 mm | p. 6 |
| T1700HX | ||
| T1700HX Overall Length | 1732 mm | p. 6 |
