Target User:
Do-it-yourself tractor owners, mechanics, and parts departments
Utility:
Essential for accurate part lookup, ordering, and correct repairs.
Value Proposition:
Provides immediate access to original parts information, eliminating shipping delays and the need for bulky physical manuals.
Features:
Illustrated parts explosions, exploded views, part number breakdowns, digital format for easy access and portability.
Engine:
Detailed engine parts breakdowns, crankcase, fuel tank, fan
Fuel System:
Complete fuel system components
Cooling Water System:
All cooling system components
Electrical System:
Dynamo and other electrical components
Clutch:
Clutch (DC), clutch pedal
Transmission:
Transmission case, main and shuttle gear shift lever
Speed Change Lever:
Components related to speed change operation
Rear Axle And Rear Wheel:
All rear axle and rear wheel components
Brake:
Brake system components
Front Axle And Front Wheel:
Front axle and front wheel components
Steering:
Steering linkage and related parts
Hydraulic System:
Hydraulic pump (MS), hydraulic oil filter, overall hydraulic system components
Drawbar:
Drawbar components (except [FR])
Hood And Chassis:
Hood (Bonnet) and chassis components
Labels Decals:
Labels (Decals) (Label 1 except [FR])
Accessories:
Accessories and service parts
Part Lookup:
Detailed parts explosions, exploded views, breakdowns of all part numbers
Servicing:
Assists in servicing tractor components
Rebuilding:
Facilitates rebuilding of tractor systems
Teardowns:
Aids in tractor teardowns
Overhauls:
Supports tractor overhauls
Repairs:
Enables correct repairs through accurate part identification
Adjustments:
Assists in making necessary adjustments
Depth:
Comprehensive parts identification for entire machine, including detailed engine parts breakdowns.
Engine Type:
Diesel (Implied by tractor application and typical Kubota engines of the era)
Engine Details In Manual:
Detailed engine parts breakdowns including crankcase, fuel tank, fan.
Horsepower Range General:
Likely in the 25-30 HP range based on model number designation, but specific engine specs are detailed within the manual.
Fuel System Coverage:
Comprehensive parts listing for the fuel system.
Safety Features Mention:
Kubota's North American models typically meet safety standards; note on 'grey market' imports lacking PTO shields and seatbelts suggests the L2850F sold through official channels would have these.
Braking System Components:
Brake system parts are fully detailed.
Protective Equipment Mention:
Decals/Labels section indicates parts related to identification and potentially safety compliance are covered.
Service Intervals Coverage:
While this is a parts manual, accurate parts are crucial for scheduled maintenance, enabling adherence to service intervals.
Fluid Specifications Coverage:
Hydraulic oil filter is listed, implying that the manual would also detail related components for fluid systems, though specific fluid types and capacities are typically in an Owner's or Service Manual.
Known Issues Assistance:
By providing detailed part breakdowns, the manual aids in diagnosing and replacing components that may be prone to wear or failure in older tractors of this era.
Brand Focus:
Agricultural machinery manufacturing in Japan.
North American Entry:
1969 with L200 compact tractor.
Manufacturing Expansion Usa:
First US facility in Gainesville, GA in 1988.
Facility Transfer 2006:
Gainesville facility production (loaders/backhoes) transferred to Kubota Industrial Equipment near Jefferson, GA.
Application:
Designed specifically for Small Farm Tractor use, suitable for Landscaping, Estate Maintenance, Equestrian Operations, Horse Farm, Commercial Use.
