Kubota R430, Operator'S Manual

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If the air-cleaner-element is only dusty, you can clean it
with compressed air.
1. Blow the air-cleaner-elements with compressed air
The pressure of air should not exceed the following
value and you should blow the cartridge to clean
from inside to outside until the dust deposits are
removed.
Air pressure Under 205 kPa (2.1 kgf/cm
2
)
2. If the air-cleaner-element is heavily clogged or oily,
change it.
IMPORTANT :
• If the engine performance is still too low
after cleaning the air-cleaner-elements or the
exhaust is colored black, replace the air-
cleaner-elements.
SERVICE EVERY 250 HOURS
Perform inspection and servicing for every 50 hours of
operation at the same time.
1. Replacing the water separator
filter element
1. Set the water shutoff-valve to the “CLOSE” position.
2. Loosen and remove the cup properly and replace
the water-separator-filter-element.
3. Check the condition of the O-ring and replace if
necessary.
4. Tighten up the cup properly.
5. Set the shutoff-valve to the
“OPEN” position.
(1) Water separator
(2) Screw
(3) Cup
(4) Shutoff-valve
(5) Float
(6) Drain plug
(7) Head cover
(8) Water separator filter ele-
ment
(9) O-ring
(10) Connector of water level
sensor
(A) Close
(B) Open
(C) Loosen
(D) Tighten
IMPORTANT :
• In reattaching the water-separator-filter-
element, be careful to keep off the dust and
dirt.
• Collect drained water in an oil pan or the
like.
IMPORTANT :
• After exchange of the water-separator-filter,
purge the fuel system of air.
(See Bleeding the fuel system on page 90)
SERVICE EVERY 250 HOURS PERIODIC SERVICE
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