Kubota
Diesel Engine
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DANGER
Under certain conditions, diesel fuel and fuel va-
pors are highly flammable and explosive. A fire
or explosion from fuel can burn you and others
and can cause property damage.
• Use a funnel and fill the fuel tank outdoors,
in an open a rea, when the engine is off a nd
is cold. Wipe up a ny fuel that spills.
• Do not fill the fuel tank completely full. Add
fuel to the fuel tank until the level is 1 in. (25
mm) below the bottom of the filler neck. This
emptyspaceinthetankallowsthefuelto
expand.
• Never smoke w hen handling fuel, and stay
away from an open flame or where fuel
fumes may be ignited by a spark.
• Store fuel in a clean, safety-approved
container and keep the cap in place.
Check Fuel Lines and Connections
Check fuel lines and connections periodicallyas recom-
mended in the maintenance schedules in Chapter 2 -
Product Records and Maintenance.
1. Park machine on a level s urface, lower cutting units,
stop engine, engage parking brake, and remove key
from the ignition switch.
2. Check lines for deterioration, damage, leaking, or
loose connections. Replace hoses, clamps, and con-
nections as necessary.
Fuel Tank Removal (Fig. 19)
1. Park machine on a level s urface, lower cutting units,
stop engine, engage parking brake, and remove key
from the ignition switch.
2. Drain fuel from the fuel tank into a suitable container
by opening the drain fitting.
3. Remove left fender and tool box from the frame to
gain access to the top of the fuel tank.
4. Disconnect electrical wiring from the sending unit.
Disconnect both fuel hoses from the standpipe and fuel
connector.
5. Remove fuel tank from the frame using Figure 19 as
a guide.
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Figure 20
1. Fuel Tank Drain
Drain and Clean Fuel Tank
Drain and clean the fuel tank periodically as recom-
mended in the maintenance schedules in Chapter 2 -
Product Records and Maintenance. Also, drain and
clean the fuel tank if the fuel system becomes contami-
nated or if the machine is to be stored for an extended
period.
1. Remove fuel tank from the machine (see Fuel Tank
Removal).
2. Flush fuel tank out with clean diesel fuel and com-
pletelydrain.Makesure tankisfreeof contaminatesand
debris.
3. Install fuel tank tothe machine (see Fuel Tank Instal-
lation).
Fuel Tank Installation (Fig. 19)
1. Install fuel tank to the frame using Figure 19 as a
guide.
A. Apply antiseize lubricant to the threads of all
three cap screws.
B. Torque all three cap screws from 30 to 60 in-lb
(3.4 to 6.8 N-m).
2. Connect both fuel hoses to the standpipe and fuel
connector.
3. Connect electrical wiring to the sending unit.
A. Connect blue/green wire to the center terminal
and black wire to any of the screws on the sender.
B. Apply skin-over grease to the terminal connec-
tions.
4. Install left fender and tool box to the frame.
5. Makesuredrain fitting isclosed. Fill fueltank (seeFill
Fuel Tank).
