Kubota Z723, Operator'S Manual

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47 PERIODIC SERVICE
ENGLISH
B Checking Carbon Canister Air Filter
Check the carbon canister air filter every 100 hours of
operation. (more often under extremely dusty or dirty
conditions.)
To avoid serious injury:
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Always stop the engine, set the parking brake,
remove the key, and disengage PTO.
1. Remove the carbon canister.
2. Remove the carbon canister air filter.
3. Check to see if the carbon canister air filter is worn out,
damaged or dirty.
4. If the air filter is dirty, wash the air filter in warm water
with detergent. Then rinse the air filter thoroughly until
all traces of detergent are eliminated. Squeeze out
excess water. (do not wring.) Allow the air filter to air
dry. Do not use high pressure air to clean filter.
5. If the air filter is worn out, damaged or too dirty to wash
clean, replace it with a new one.
6. Reinstall the carbon canister air filter.
7. Reinstall the carbon canister.
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Operating in dusty condition may require more
frequent maintenance than above.
B Checking Air Cleaner Outer Element
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.
Check the air cleaner outer element every 100 hours of
operation.
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Operating the engine with loose or damaged air
cleaner components could allow unfiltered air into the
engine causing premature wear and failure.
[Air Cleaner Components]
1. Unhook retaining clips and remove end caps.
2. Check inlet screen and clean if necessary.
3. Remove and check outer element. Replace if dirty.
4. If replacing outer element, remove and check inner
element. Replace inner element if dirty.
5. Check all parts for wear, cracks, or damage, and that
ejector area is clean.
(1) Canister air filter
(2) Carbon canister
(1) Air cleaner
(1) Air Cleaner Housing
(2) End Cap
(3) Retaining Clip
(4) Ejector Area (5) Outer Element
(6) Inner Element
(7) Inlet Screen