Kubota L3240, Operator'S Manual

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PERIODIC SERVICE 104
SERVICE AS REQUIRED
B
Bleeding Fuel System
Air must be removed:
1. When the fuel filter or lines are removed.
2. When tank is completely empty.
3. After the tractor has not been used for a long period of
time.
C
Bleeding procedure is as follows:
1. Fill the fuel tank with fuel, and open the fuel cock.
2. Open the air vent cock on the fuel injection pump.
3. Start the engine and run for about 30 seconds, and
then stop the engine.
4. Close the air vent cock.
A
Always close the air vent cock except for bleeding fuel
lines.
Otherwise, engine runs irregularly or stalls frequently.
B Draining Clutch Housing Water
The tractor is equipped with split pin plug under the clutch
housing.
After operating in rain, snow or tractor has been washed,
water may get into the clutch housing. Check it by pushing
in the split pin.
If water has entered into the clutch housing, remove the
plug and drain the water, then install the plug again.
(1) Fuel cock
(2) Air vent cock (A) "CLOSE"
(B) "OPEN"
(1) Split pin plug