Kubota M6040 / M7040 service schedule

1. Park on level ground, lower the loader and implement, stop the engine, take the key out and chock the wheels.
2. Check the tightness of the wheel bolts to the torque in your handbook (figure not found).
3. Check that the engine start system works as it should.
4. Grease the tractor (see the 50-hour greasing job).

Tools: Torque wrench, Rags

1. Wipe each nipple clean before greasing.
2. Grease every point in your handbook's list, including the top link, lift rods, lift cylinder pins and front axle points.
3. Wipe off the surplus.

Tools: Grease gun, Rags

1. Park on level ground, lower the loader and implement, stop the engine, take the key out and chock the wheels.
2. Take out the primary element and tap or blow it clean from the inside out with low-pressure air.
3. Check it against the light for holes, and fit a new one if it is damaged or after a year.
4. Refit the cover.

Tools: Compressed air line (low pressure), Rags

1. Park on level ground, lower the loader and implement, stop the engine, take the key out and chock the wheels.
2. Check the tension of the fan belt, the air-conditioning belt if fitted, and the alternator belt, and adjust if needed.
3. Adjust the parking brake lever and check the gear locked parking lever.
4. On synchro shuttle models, adjust the clutch pedal free travel as your handbook says.

Tools: Spanners, Rags

1. Park on level ground, lower the loader and implement, stop the engine, take the key out and chock the wheels.
2. Drain any water from the bottom of the fuel tank.
3. Check the intake air line, the radiator hoses and clamps and the power steering lines for cracks, soft spots or leaks.
4. Check the front toe-in and adjust it if needed (figure in your handbook; not found).

Tools: Toe-in gauge, Spanners, Drain tray, Rags

1. Run the engine until warm, then park on level ground, lower the loader and implement, stop the engine, take the key out and chock the wheels.
2. Remove the drain plug and let the oil drain out. The oil is hot, so wear gloves.
3. Remove the old filter, wipe the filter head, and fit the new filter with a smear of oil on its seal, hand-tight.
4. Refit the plug and fill with about 11 L of oil to the full mark.
5. Run the engine for a minute, check for leaks and recheck the level.

Tools: Drain tray (15 L), Spanner for drain plug, Filter wrench, Funnel, Rags, Gloves

1. Park on level ground, lower the loader and implement, stop the engine, take the key out and chock the wheels.
2. Clean around the filters and place a tray under them.
3. Remove the old filters and fit the new ones with a smear of oil on the seals.
4. Run the engine and work the hydraulics, then check for leaks and the oil level.

Tools: Filter wrench, Drain tray, Rags, Gloves

1. Park on level ground, lower the loader and implement, stop the engine, take the key out and chock the wheels.
2. Close the fuel tap if your tractor has one and place a tray under the filters.
3. Clean the water separator, and fit the new filter and element.
4. Bleed the fuel system as your handbook says, start the engine and check for leaks.

Tools: Filter wrench, Drain tray, Rags, Gloves

1. Jack up the front axle safely and remove the front wheel.
2. Pack the wheel hub with grease as your handbook says.
3. Refit the wheel and torque the wheel bolts.

Tools: Grease gun, Rags

1. Park on level ground, lower the loader and implement, stop the engine, take the key out and chock the wheels.
2. Warm the oil by running the tractor for a short while.
3. Drain the transmission case, the front differential case and the front axle gear cases.
4. Refit the plugs and refill each to its level mark with the oil your handbook lists.
5. Run the engine, check the level again and look for leaks.

Tools: Drain tray (65 L), Spanner for drain plugs, Funnel, Rags, Gloves

1. Book the tractor in with a Kubota dealer at the hours listed.
2. Ask them to adjust the valves and test the nozzles at the intervals above.

Tools: Dealer tools

1. Park on level ground, lower the loader and implement, stop the engine, take the key out and chock the wheels.
2. Remove the primary element and then the secondary element.
3. Fit the new secondary element and refit the primary element and cover.

Tools: Rags

1. Let the engine cool before opening the cap.
2. Drain the coolant at the radiator, flush with clean water until it runs clear, then refill with the correct mix.
3. Run the engine to bleed air out and recheck the level when cold.

Tools: Drain tray (15 L), Hose, Funnel, Gloves