Kubota RTV520, Operator'S Manual

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1. Remove the drain plug at the bottom of the
transmission case and drain the oil completely into
the oil pan.
(1) Drain plug
2. Check the rubber washer on the drain plug.
Replace it if missing or in poor condition.
3. After draining, reinstall the drain plug.
4. Remove the oil filters.
(1) Transmission oil filter (VHT) (yellow color)
(2) Transmission oil filter (suction) (orange color)
5. Put a film of clean transmission oil on the rubber
seal of the new filter.
6. Quickly tighten the filter until it contacts the
mounting surface, then, with a filter wrench, tighten
it an additional 2/3 turn only.
7. After the new filter has been replaced, fill the
transmission oil up to the upper notch on the
dipstick.
8. After running the engine for a few minutes, stop the
engine and check the oil level again, add oil to the
prescribed level.
9. Make sure that the transmission fluid does not leak
past the seal on the filters.
(1) Oil inlet
(2) Dipstick (A) Oil level is acceptable within
this range
IMPORTANT :
• To prevent serious damage to the
transmission, use only a KUBOTA genuine
filter.
6. Checking spark plug condition
and gap
Remove the spark plugs, check condition, and reset the
gap or replace with new plugs as necessary.
1. Raise the cargo bed.
2. Before removing spark plugs, clean the area around
the base of the plug to keep dirt and debris out of
the engine.
3. Remove the spark plug wires from spark plugs.
(1) Spark plug
4. Use a spark plug wrench to remove the spark
plugs.
5. Remove plugs and check its condition.
Replace the plug if worn or reuse is questionable.
EVERY 200 HOURS PERIODIC SERVICE
RTV520
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