rjkobbeman
Platinum Member
OK, now I'm confused. Not from you explanation but from the specs for my M7040HD -1. I would expect the dealer to know what the clutch detail are.
Here is what I have copied from the PDF file that was used to purchase the M7040.
DRIVE TRAIN
Four Speed Fully Synchronized
8F/8R Synchro Shuttle
8F/8R Speeds Hydraulic shuttle
I don't have the WSM like you do since it hasn't been updated in years so it was not purchased.
The impression that I got was that the M7040 and the M8540 were similar with the obvious difference in HP. It is supposed to have the same transmission and clutch. (Plus, the M8540 was too wide for my barn's entrance!)
A bit more information from the Internet:
Hydraulic Shuttle
(Hydraulic Shuttle models)
Better than ever, our Hydraulic Shuttle for the M-Series makes shifting between forward and reverse smooth and quick. With the Hydraulic Shuttle, a column-mounted lever, conveniently located next to the steering wheel, does all the work. Boost productivity, especially while using loaders, by eliminating the need to depress the clutch every time you change directions. And when attaching implements, our improved inching feature is easy to perform, giving you the same feel as a half-clutch operation.
And:
Synchronized Shuttle
(Synchronized Shuttle models)
Shifting between forward and reverse is made quick and smooth with the M-Series synchro-shuttle, located within easy reach of the steering column. The M8540 and M9540 also offer greater durability with a new, larger diameter cerametallic clutch.
Does anyone know about the "inching feature" that is listed in Kubota's literature about the Hydraulic Shuttle?
I see it advertised all the time, but don't see any reference to it in my operator's manual. It is suppose to give you "half clutch" feel/operation, but I don't know it is suppose to work. Do you just move the shuttle lever half-engaged?