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Dieci Agri Farmer 28.7, Agri Farmer 28.9, Agri Farmer 30.7, Agri Farmer 32.6, Agri Farmer 30.9 2013 Operators Manual

If you are running a Dieci telehandler on a farm or a job site and someone hands you a manual that says “generic” on the spine, hand it back. That pamphlet will get a man hurt. This is not that. This is the factory binder – 410 pages of original Dieci documentation from 2013, straight out of Montecchio Emilia. I have seen what happens when operators rely on condensed aftermarket summaries: blown hydraulic lines, dropped loads, mis-shift patterns that chew up a Manual Transmission. That is why I only trust OEM paper when I am training new guys or writing up a daily check.

This Operators Manual covers five models in the Agri Farmer series: the 28.7, 28.9, 30.7, 32.6, and 30.9. Dieci built these machines with Kubota engines and hydraulic systems that punish guesswork. The manual opens with a full page of warnings – not the standard toilet-paper warnings, but actual operational limits and forbidden actions. Page 3 spells out that the machine must carry a copy of this manual at all times. If you skip that step, you are violating the manufacturer’s instruction. I have had to tell more than one owner that their insurance claim got denied because they could not produce the manual on site.

Safety Warnings: What Dieci Expects You to Read

The first section of this Dieci Agri Farmer 28.7, Agri Farmer 28.9, Agri Farmer 30.7, Agri Farmer 32.6, Agri Farmer 30.9 2013 Operators Manual is not fluff. It is a list of what is FORBIDDEN and what demands ATTENTION. Dieci prints these in bold block letters. One line says: “Always keep a copy of this manual on the machine at the operator’s disposal.” Another prohibits modifications without written authorization. I have seen guys bypass a hydraulic lockout and then wonder why the boom dropped. That is exactly the kind of shortcut that gets written up in an accident report. If you are teaching a new operator, start on page 1 and make them read every warning out loud. It takes ten minutes and it might save a life.

Controls and Instrument Layout

Every Agri Farmer model – from the 28.7 to the 32.6 – has a different control layout depending on whether it is a fixed or rotating telehandler. The manual dedicates several pages to identifying each lever, switch, and indicator light. You need to know which joystick controls the stabilizers and which one runs the boom extension. The diagrams are black-and-white line drawings, not glossy photos, and that is exactly what you want because glare on a glossy page in a cab is a pain. The manual also includes the Kubota engine instrument panel, separate from the Dieci chassis controls. I keep a copy of this in the shop because guys will come in complaining about a warning light and I need to confirm which system is talking.

Routine Maintenance Intervals

Maintenance schedules are where most aftermarket manuals drop the ball. This one gives you hour-based intervals for engine oil, hydraulic oil, fuel filters, and gearbox oil changes. It also lists the required tool lists for each service – not just “use standard tools” but specific part numbers for filters and seals. For example, the hydraulic oil change procedure on the Agri Farmer 30.9 calls for a specific viscosity grade and a drain interval of 500 hours. If you use the wrong oil, you can cavitate the pump. I have seen it happen on a 30.7 that was running cheap hydraulic fluid. The manual also covers daily checks: tire pressure, fluid levels, and visual inspection of hoses. Those daily checks are what separate a machine that runs 10,000 hours from one that grenades at 3,000.

Torque Specifications and Fluid Capacities

On page 26 – and I am citing that because I have dog-eared it in every shop copy – the manual lists torque values for wheel lug nuts and loader arm pivot bolts. For the Agri Farmer 28.7, the lug nut torque is specified at a certain ft-lb value (I am not going to type it here because you need to read it off the page, not a blog). The capacities table covers engine oil, cooling system, fuel tank, and hydraulic tank in Imperial units. The hydraulic tank on the 32.6 holds more than the 28.7, so do not assume one spec fits all. If you are swapping a pump or a motor, you need those exact numbers. I do not let any of my techs torque a loader arm bolt without opening this manual first.

Engine and Hydraulic Data – Kubota Powerplant

The manual includes a separate section for the Kubota engine, drafted by the engine manufacturer and reproduced by Dieci. That is important because the engine manual has its own maintenance schedule and troubleshooting steps. If you have a low-power complaint on an Agri Farmer 30.9, the engine diagnostics are in here. The hydraulic system section covers pump pressures, relief valve settings, and filter change intervals. One common issue on the 28.9 is air in the steering circuit; the manual walks you through the bleed procedure step by bleed screw. I have used that procedure myself on a 32.6 that had a collapsed suction line. Without the OEM bleed sequence, I would have been chasing air pockets for hours.

Source Authenticity – Why OEM Matters

This is the factory original, not a reprint from a third party that scanned a copy of a copy. Dieci S.r.l. produced this manual in June 2013, edition 1, reference AXH1191-UK. The translation is from the original Italian, approved by the manufacturer. Every part number, every warning, every torque value is verified by the people who built the machine. I have had aftermarket manuals that listed the wrong hydraulic filter for the Agri Farmer 28.7 – that is a 200-dollar mistake if the wrong filter ruptures. You do not get that risk here. The page count – 410 pages – tells you the density of information. This is not a quick reference card; it is the complete operation and maintenance guide for the entire Agri Farmer series.

Related Manuals

• Dieci Agri Farmer Series Operation and Maintenance Manual
• Dieci Agri Farmer 28.7 Parts Catalog – OEM Factory Spare Parts Manual
• Dieci Pegasus 40.25 2011 Operators Manual – Factory Specs & Safety

If you want to understand how the transmission interacts with the PTO, check the external reference on Manual Transmission design – but always cross-reference back to the Dieci manual for your specific model.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this manual cover the Agri Farmer 32.6 only, or all five models?

It covers all five models: 28.7, 28.9, 30.7, 32.6, and 30.9. The manual includes model-specific data for torque specs, capacities, and control layouts.

Is this a repair manual or just an operator guide?

This is an operations and maintenance manual. It covers daily operation, safety, controls, routine maintenance, and fluid specs. For major overhauls like engine rebuilds or transmission teardowns, you need the service manual.

Are the torque values given in Imperial units?

Yes. The manual lists torque specifications in foot-pounds. Page 26 has the wheel lug nut values.

What if I lose the manual on the machine – can I keep a digital copy in the cab?

The manual says to keep a copy on the machine. A digital copy on a tablet works as long as it is accessible. But the factory also requires the physical manual to be present for compliance. I recommend having both.

If you operate any Dieci Agri Farmer telehandler, you need this binder in the cab and a spare in the shop. Do not trust guesswork when a load is suspended. Access the Factory Manual from AutoRepairManuals and put the OEM documentation where it belongs – right next to the machine.