Kubota M108S, Workshop Manual

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M108S, WSM G GENERAL
[14] OTHERS
Bleeding Fuel System
Air must be removed :
1. When the fuel filter or lines ar removed.
2. When water is drained from water separator.
3. When tank is completely empty.
4. After the tractor has not been used for a long period of time.
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Bleeding procedure is as follows :
1. Fill the fuel tank with fuel, and open the fuel cock (1).
2. Disconnect the intake heater connector (2).
3. Turn ON and OFF the key switch (3) repeatedly 10 times or so at
the following intervals. This lets the air out of the fuel line.
- Key switch ON time : 30 seconds.
- Key switch OFF time : 15 seconds.
4. Set the hand throttle lever at the maximum speed position, turn
the key switch to start the engine and then reset the throttle lever
at the mid speed (around 1500 min
-1
(rpm)) position.
If engine does not start, try it several times at 30 second intervals.
5. Accelerate the engine to remove the small portion of air left in the
fuel system.
6. If air still remains and the engine stops repeat the above steps.
IMPORTANT
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• Do not try air-bleeding with the heater in operation.
Otherwise the battery may get damaged.
• Do not hold key switch at engine start position for more than
10 seconds continuously. If more engine cranking is
needed, try again after 30 seconds.
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Draining Clutch Housing Water
1. The tractor is equipped with drain plug (1) under the clutch
housing.
2. After operating in rain, snow or tractor has been washed, water
may get into the clutch housing.
3. Remove the drain plug (1) and drain the water, then install the
plug (1) again.
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(1) Fuel Cock
(2) Connector
(3) Key Switch A : Close
B : Open
C : ON
D : OFF
(1) Drain Plug (Water)
KiSC issued 06, 2007 A