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Introduction
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Market Position
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Target User:
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Tractor owners, mechanics, parts suppliers needing to identify and order correct parts for Kubota B20 tractors and associated loaders.
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Application:
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Grounds Maintenance Tractor; Suitable for Landscaping, Vegetable Gardens, General Home and Commercial Use.
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Competitive Analysis
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Manual Value Proposition:
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Provides immediate access to comprehensive, original parts information for DIY users and professionals, eliminating the need for physical shipping and bulky binders.
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Key Features
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Digital Advantages:
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Instant delivery, searchability, bookmarking, zoom capability, and selective printing enhance usability and efficiency.
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Completeness:
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Contains all original parts information needed for the entire machine, including engine parts.
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Manual Details
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Coverage Areas
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Vehicle Systems:
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Engine, Fuel System, Cooling Water System, Electrical System, Clutch, Transmission, Speed Change Lever, Rear Axle / Rear Wheel, Brake, Front Axle / Front Wheel, Steering, Hydraulic System, Hood (Bonnet) / Chassis, Labels (Decals), Accessories
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Attachment Coverage:
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TL420 Loader, TL420-A Loader (Front end bucket loader)
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Attachment Models Covered:
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TL420, TL420-A (TL420A, TL420 A)
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Page Count
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Total Pages:
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251
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Manual Type
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Type:
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Illustrated Parts List Manual (Parts Catalog)
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Document Purpose:
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Parts identification and lookup for service and ordering.
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Language
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Language:
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English
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Format
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Digital Format:
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PDF Download
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File Format
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Access Method:
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Immediate download link via email upon purchase.
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Manual Coverage
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Systems Covered
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Engine Specific:
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Detailed engine parts breakdowns including crankcase, fan, dynamo
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Drivetrain:
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Clutch, Transmission, Speed Change Lever, Rear Axle/Wheel, Front Axle/Wheel, Bevel Gear Shaft, 3rd Shaft, 7th Shaft
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Steering Braking:
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Brake system components, Steering system components, Power Steering
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Hydraulic Fuel Cooling:
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Hydraulic System, Hydraulic Gear Pump, Hydraulic Pipe (PS), Fuel System, Fuel Tank, Cooling Water System, Water Pipe
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Electrical Lighting Controls:
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Electrical System, Dynamo, Starter
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Body Chassis Accessories:
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Hood (Bonnet), Chassis, Seat Plate, Labels (Decals), Accessories, Air Cleaner
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Specific Engine Parts:
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Crankcase, Fan, Dynamo, Air Cleaner
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Specific Transmission Parts:
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3rd Shaft, 7th Shaft, HI-LO Gear Shift Lever
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Specific Hydraulic Parts:
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Hydraulic Gear Pump, Hydraulic Pipe (PS)
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Chassis Body Parts:
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Hood (Bonnet) and Chassis components are detailed.
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Procedures Included
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Lookup Identification:
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Detailed parts explosions, exploded views, breakdowns for accurate part number identification
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Service Repair Support:
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Assists in servicing, rebuilding, teardowns, overhauls, repairs, and adjustments by providing visual part interdependencies
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Repair Aid Visuals:
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Exploded views designed to make identifying correct part numbers for repairs easy.
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Ordering Accuracy:
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Facilitates accurate ordering by providing precise part numbers via exploded views.
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Technical Depth
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Depth:
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Comprehensive parts identification for the entire machine, including engine and attachments. Focuses on part numbers and their assembly, not repair procedures.
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Maintenance
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Service Intervals
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Interval Coverage:
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This manual is a parts list and does not directly provide service intervals. However, identifying the correct parts is a prerequisite for performing maintenance.
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Fluid Specifications
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Fluid Coverage:
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While not listing specific fluid types or capacities, the manual covers components within the cooling, fuel, and hydraulic systems, which require specific fluids.
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Cooling System Parts:
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Parts for the Cooling Water System and Water Pipe are listed.
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Known Issues
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Issue Identification Aid:
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By providing clear exploded views of all components, the manual aids in diagnosing and identifying parts that may be worn or faulty, common in older tractors.
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Troubleshooting Aid:
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Extensive parts breakdowns aid in troubleshooting by visually representing how components integrate.
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Vehicle History
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Brand Heritage
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Company Founding:
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Kubota Corporation established in 1890, with a long history in agricultural machinery manufacturing in Japan.
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Agricultural Machinery Focus:
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Long history of manufacturing agricultural machinery.
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Japanese Origin:
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Established in Japan, with a strong reputation for compact tractors in Japanese agriculture.
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Model Evolution
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North American Entry:
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Kubota entered the North American market in 1969 with the L200 compact tractor; the B-Series likely followed in subsequent years.
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Early Us Model:
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1969: Exported 21 HP L200 compact tractors to the US.
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Production
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Us Manufacturing:
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Kubota opened its first US manufacturing facility in 1988 in Gainesville, GA, initially for implements.
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Facility Role:
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Later facilities configure larger B, L, and M series tractors for US dealers.
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Grey Market Issue:
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Mentions Kubota's 1997 lawsuit to address grey market imports lacking US safety equipment (e.g., PTO shields, seatbelts).
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Gainesville Facility Expansion:
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Facility added lawn and garden tractors and utility vehicles later.
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