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    The MX5800 manual states 9.9 quarts for oil capacity with oil fillet change is 2 quarts overfilled

    I checked an recheck the manual before changing the oil in my MX5800 for the first oil change at 50 hours. I checked the oil prior to the change and it was at the top level. After draining and adding 9.5 quarts I poured the old oil back in the containers and realized I had a little less than 2...
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    Oil recommendation

    I have a L39 backhoe and MX5800 in need of an oil change. The manual for call for SAE 15W-40 in both tractors. I have enough Shell Rotella T4 Triple Protection Conventional 15W-40 Diesel Engine Oil for the L39 tractor and enough Shell Rotella T5 Synthetic Blend 15W-40 Diesel Engine Oil for the...
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    How to remove dash from M6040 tractor

    I am beginning to say bad things about Kubota. Can someone tell me how to remove the dash? I have remove 4 screws and the key receptacle. Something is holding it in the top center of the dash. I am afraid to apply to much pressure because I'm not sure it is suppose to pop loose and don't know...
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    Magnetic Oil pan heater or Block heater.

    I have a M6040 the oil pan will hold a magnet but every 2" there is a slight grove. Do you guys recommend the magnetic oil pan heater or a block coolant heater? Anybody know the size allen wrench I need to remove the plug for the coolant heater? Do you recommend draining the antifreeze or trying...
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    Glow plug dash light and Glow plugs not working

    I have a 7 year old M6040, I live in north GA and don't think the glow plugs has ever worked correctly. I started having problems starting on mornings with temp in low 20s a few years ago. If it was cold enough the glow plug indicator would come on for about 1 seconds when you turned the key...