Kubota G23, Workshop Manual

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GENERAL
G23, G26, WSM
G-38 (EU)
Checking Fuel Lines and Fuel Filter Element
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury :
• Stop the engine and remove the key before checking fuel
lines and fuel filter.
• Check the fuel lines periodically. The fuel lines are subject
to wear and aging. Fuel may leak out onto the running
engine, causing a fire.
The fuel line connections should be checked annually or every
100 service hours, whichever comes first.
1. The fuel lines is made of rubber and ages regardless of service
period.
2. After inspection, if the fuel line and clamps are found damaged
or deteriorated, replace them.
3. Check fuel filter (1), if it is clogged by debris or contaminated
with water, replace it.
IMPORTANT
• When the fuel line is disconnected for maintenance or
repair, close both ends of the fuel line (2) with clean plug of
suitable size to prevent dust and dirt from entering.
Particular care must be taken not to admit dust and dirt into
the fuel system. Entrance of dust and dirt cause
malfunction of the fuel pump.
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[5] CHECK POINT OF EVERY 150 HOURS
Checking Gear Box Oil
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury :
• Be sure to stop the engine and remove the key before
changing the oil.
• Remove the right and left hand shields from the mower
deck.
1. To drain the used oil, remove the oil level dipstick (1) and the
drain plugs (2) at the gear box, tilt the mower deck and drain the
oil completely into the oil pan.
2. Reinstall the drain plugs (2).
3. Fill with the new oil.
4. After filling reinstall the oil level dipstick (1).
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(1) Fuel Filter
(2) Fuel Line
(3) Pipe Clamp (4) Fuel Pump and Filter
(5) Fuel Line
(6) Pipe Clamp
(1) Oil level Dipstick (2) Drain Plug
KiSC issued 08, 2009 A