Kubota M4N-071, Operator'S Manual

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Maintenance requirements when using BDF B0 through B5:
Follow the recommended oil change intervals. (See MAINTENANCE on page 94.)
Extended oil change intervals may result in premature wear or engine damage.
Maintenance requirements when using BDF B6 through B20:
The maintenance intervals for fuel related parts changes.
See the following table for the new maintenance intervals.
Items Interval Remarks
Fuel filter Replace Every 250 hrs
Fuel line
Check Every 250 hrs
Replace if any deterioration (crack, hardening, scar or deformation) or
damage occurred.
Replace Every 2 years Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for this service.
Long term storage:
1. BDF easily deteriorates due to oxygen, water, heat and foreign substances.
Do not store B6 through B20 longer than 1 month and B5 longer than 3 months.
2. When using B6 through B20 and storing the machine longer than 1 month, drain the fuel from the tanks and
replace with light mineral oil diesel fuel.
Subsequently, run the engine at least 30 minutes to remove all of the Biodiesel from the fuel lines.
3. When using B5 fuel and storing machine longer than 3 months, drain the fuel from the tanks and replace with light
mineral oil diesel fuel.
Subsequently, run the engine at least 30 minutes to remove all of the Biodiesel from the fuel lines.
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M4N-071, M5N-091, M5N-111