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    Instrument Panel Cleaning

    How do you keep your Instrument Cluster panel clean without scratching it? Did a few searches and did find anything about how to keep the plastic Instrument screen clean. Even l checked the Operators Manual My Tractor is M5140HD Thanks
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    Cleaning Dust off Instrument panel glass

    Tractor is an M 5140HD, First I am not sure if the cover is plastic or glass it is covered in thick dust. I would guess I should clean it with a damp wet micro cloth as if it is plastic I do not want to scratch it. How do you clean yours Thanks
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    B1750 will not start

    Tractor will not start. B1750HST-D is the model, panel lights do not come on now when key is turned to the first position (run) and when key is turned to the start position, the engine turns over fine. NO smoke comes out of the exhaust pipe. I suspect that a perhaps a switch is not being...
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    Metric Zerks

    I am having trouble finding what the difference or the meaning of a M8 x 1 vs a M8 x 1.25 Grease Zerk fitting. What does the last number mean (the 1 vs 1.25) is it the length of the thread or the cut or taper of the thread ? Thanks
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    Kubota M series Seat Replacement

    I have an M5140HD, I am assuming most if not all the Series M tractors would use the same seat parts. Please correct me if I am incorrect. My (new to me) tractor was left outdoors the seat exterior coverings cracked & pieces missing, even the foam cushions under the coverings, are wore away...
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    Hydraulic Shuttle Transmission shifting from forward to reverse when operating brush

    Tractor is an M5140HD with Hydraulic Shuttle Transmission I want to use my Brush hog in an area where I will need to backup against a fence and then go foward. It is a small area I would be in low 1st or 2nd gear with pto operating at 560 rpm using the throttle lever to maintain the correct...
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    Thread type for Part number 7J417-71170

    Anyone know the Thread type for Part number 7J417-71170 Thanks https://apps.kubotausa.com/illustrated-parts/
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    Kubota M5140 Steering wheel Shaft has a little play

    Noticed today that my Kubota M5140HD (serial # 50629A) has a little slop in steering wheel shaft it only has 660 hrs on it. I just bought it in Sept, seems to early to have worn that much. Slop is about 1/4 inch side to side movement. Tomorrow I will measure it exactly. I this much movement...
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    Plastic Threaded Plug upgrade M series

    Looking for the Plastic (Nylon)? Cap,* that is used* to seal Hydraulic/Transmission fluid reservoir fill port it is located at the rear of tractor slightly above the PTO Cover (Shield).* I can not locate it in the Kubota illustrated parts list Online, mine has been cross threaded.* I do not know...
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    Drain and Replace Fluid in hydraulic shuttle

    Is there any tricks to shorten the time to warm up the hydraulic fluids on a M5140 with hydraulic shuttle tranny?
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    Air Filter Replacement tight fit

    I replaced both inter and outer filters today on my M5140 pushed them into the housing, But when I place the end cap on it took a lot of force with the 3 over center latches. Should I have used silicone on the rubberized ends of the filter so they would slide home. Or is this normal for the...
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    Kubota M5140 How many Qts of oil for an oil change with filter replacement

    I read that it was 8.5 quarts I don't have an Operator manual yet one is on order. I double check and I see on site calls for 7.6 qts. I am at 8 quarts right now witha new filter. Thanks
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    M5140 Instrument Panel separation from Dash

    I just bought a used M5140 appears to be a 2012 660 hrs that has a gap between the instrumnent panel clear cover and the rest of the main Dash housing. Gap is about 1/4 inch were moisture and dirt can get into to area. It looks like the entire dash HOUSING is not up tight against the engine...
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    M5140 Filter & Fluids costs

    I can't seem to find much info regarding the Cost of filters & all Fluids for M5140 I have heard $250.00 as the aprox cost I have also heard aprox $450.00. I am looking at a used M5140 with under 700 hrs. with no service records I want to do a complete filter and Fluids change. What to figure...
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    Exhaust discharge are low near rear of Front Axle

    I am shopping for a new tractor looking at the L series noticed the exhaust pipe discharge is low near front axle. (I am use to the exhaust pipes coming up through the hood.) I am concerned about starting a fire in tall grass with it's location. especially with the new tier 4 system. This was...
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    L245H cultivator parts

    Hi, I just bought a L245H it has the mid section lifting arms (if that is what they are called ?) But it does not have any bars to attach cultivators to it. I am looking for a parts catalog or a source for pictures or diagram as to what is supposed to be there. Did Kubota provide a operators...
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    L185 Dash and Fenders wanted

    Looking for sheetmetal parts for Kubota L185, I think a 175 may also fit. Mine are to rusty to repair. Please contact me if you have or know of where I can find items. It's a great little tractor and deserves to look good. Thanks Bill