Kubota U50-5, Operating Instructions Manual

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Maintenance
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Fuel filter - change
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Open the engine compartment cover (page 154).
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Turn the cock (1) at the water separator to the OFF position.
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Remove the fuel filter (2).
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Wet the rubber seal of the new filter with fuel.
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Install a new filter and tighten it by hand.
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Switch the shutoff-valve to the ON position.
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Bleed the fuel system (page 149).
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Check the fuel filter for leaks.
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Close the engine compartment cover.
While changing the fuel filter, be careful not to allow dust or dirt into the fuel line and the fuel filter.
Always remove spilled fuel immediately.
Place a cleaning cloth under the fuel filter to prevent
fuel from spilling onto the ground.
Dispose of cleaning cloths and the old filter in accordance with applicable environmental protection
regulations.
If the fuel filter is not replaced regularly, the cleaning interval for the diesel particle filter can no longer
be guaranteed. The particle filter would be clogged earlier than expected.
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