Kubota T1880, Operator'S Manual

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37 PERIODIC SERVICE
EVERY 25 HOURS
B
Cleaning Air Cleaner
[T2080, T2380]
Check the air cleaner daily or before starting the
engine . Check for a buildup of dirt and debris around the
air cleaner system. Keep this area clean. Also check for
loose or damaged components. Replace all bent or
damaged air cleaner components.
A
Operating the engine with loose or damaged air
cleaner components could allow unfiltered air into the
engine causing premature wear and failure.
C Clean precleaner
[T2080, T2380]
Wash and reoil the precleaner every 25 hours of
operation. (more often under extremely dusty or dirty
conditions.)
1. Open the door on the blower housing to access the air
cleaner element and precleaner.
2. Unhook the latch and remove the precleaner from the
air cleaner element, or remove as an assembly for
servicing. Make sure the base and the sealing area is
clean before reassembly is performed.
3. Wash the precleaner in warm water with detergent.
Rinse the precleaner thoroughly until all traces of
detergent are eliminated. Squeeze out excess water.
(do not wring.) Allow the precleaner to air dry.
4. Saturate the precleaner with new engine oil.
Squeeze out all excess oil.
5. Reinstall the precleaner over the paper element and
secure with the latch.
6. Close and latch the door.
[T1880]
Wash and reoil the precleaner every 25 hours or every 2
months of operation. (more often under extremely dusty
or dirty conditions.)
1. Loosen the air cleaner cover knobs and remove the air
cleaner cover.
(1) Door
(2) Air cleaner element
(3) Latch (A) "OPEN"
(1) Precleaner
(2) Air cleaner element
(1) Air cleaner cover knob
(2) Air cleaner cover