Kubota M7040SU, Operator'S Manual

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PERIODIC SERVICE 50
B
Checking and Refueling
To avoid personal injury:
A
Do not smoke while refueling.
A Be sure to stop the engine before refueling.
1. Check the amount of fuel by fuel gauge.
2. When the fuel warning indicator lights up, it is time to
add fuel.
A
Do not permit dirt or trash to get into the fuel system.
A
Be careful not to let the fuel tank become empty,
otherwise air will enter the fuel system, necessitating
bleeding before next engine start.
A
Be careful not to spill during refueling. If a spill should
occur, wipe it off at once, or it may cause a fire.
A To prevent condensation (water) accumulation in the
fuel tank, fill the tank before parking overnight.
B
Checking Water Separator
1. As water is collected in the water separator, the red
float is raised.
2. When the red float has reached the white line, close
the fuel cock, loosen the retainer ring, take out the cup,
and clean the cup. Be careful not to break the element.
3. Place the cup back into position. Bleed the fuel
system.
(See "SERVICE AS REQUIRED" in "PERIODIC
SERVICE" section.)
A
If water is drawn through to the fuel pump, extensive
damage will occur.
B
Checking Engine Oil Level
To avoid personal injury:
A Be sure to stop the engine before checking the
oil level.
1. Park the machine on a flat surface.
2. Check engine oil before starting the engine or 5
minutes or more after the engine has stopped.
3. To check the oil level, draw out the dipstick, wipe it
clean, replace it, and draw it out again. Check to see
that the oil level lies between the two notches.
If the level is too low, add new oil to the prescribed
level at the oil inlet.
(See "LUBRICANTS" in "MAINTENANCE" section.)
(1) Fuel tank cap
Fuel tank capacity 70 L (18.5 U.S.gals.)
(1) Red float
(2) Fuel cock
(3) Retainer ring
(4) Cup (A) "WHITE LINE"
(1) Oil inlet
(2) Dipstick (A) Oil level is acceptable within this range.