Kubota Diesel Engine D1005

As the element of the air cleaner employed on this engine is a dry type, never apply oil to it.

1. Open the evacuator valve once a week under ordinary conditions-or daily when used in a dusty place-to get rid of large particles of dust and dirt.

2. Wipe the inside air cleaner clean with cloth or the like if it is dirty or wet.

3. Avoid touching the element except when cleaning.

4. When dry dust adheres to the element, blow compressed air from the inside turning the element.; Pressure of compressed air must be under 205kPa (2.1kgf/cm2, 30psi).

5. When carbon or oil adheres to the element, soak the element in detergent for 30 minutes, then wash it several times in water, rinse with clean water and dry it naturally.

6. After element is fully dried, inspect inside of the element with a light and check if it is damaged or not. (referring to the instructions on the label attached to the element.)

7. Replace the element every year or every six cleanings.

For the air cleaner with a dust cup (optional)

WARNING! To avoid personal injury or death: Be careful not to let the battery electrolyte contact your body or clothing. Wear eye protection and rubber gloves, since the diluted sulfuric acid solution burns skin and eats holes in clothing.

DANGER! Do not use or charge the battery if its fluid level stands below the LOWER (lower limit level) mark. Otherwise, the battery component parts may deteriorate earlier than expected, which may shorten the battery's service life or cause an explosion.

WARNING! To avoid personal injury or death: When the battery is being activated, hydrogen and oxygen gases in the battery are extremely explosive. Keep open sparks and flames away from the battery at all times, especially when charging the battery.

IMPORTANT! Connect the charger positive terminal to the battery positive terminal, and negative to the negative. When disconnecting the cable from the battery, start with the negative terminal first. When connecting the cable to the battery, start with the positive terminal first. If reversed, the contact of tools on the battery may cause a short.

Is the electrolyte level to the bottom of vent wells?

Is the battery fluid level between the UPPER and LOWER levels?

Is the battery being kept away from open sparks and flames at all times?

Is the charger positive terminal connected to the battery positive terminal, and negative to the negative?

Is the battery being recharged as early as possible?

WARNING! To avoid personal injury or death: Be sure to stop the engine and remove the key before checking the belt tension. Be sure to reinstall the detached safety shield after maintenance or checking.

Applied moderate thumb pressure to belt between the pulleys

Belt tension in the proper range

IMPORTANT: If belt is loosen or damaged and the fan is damaged, it could result in overheats or insufficient charging. Correct or replace belt.

Measurement done properly according to the operation manual of the device being used

Measurement done immediately after installing the belt without rotating the pulleys

WARNING! To avoid personal injury or death: Be sure to stop the engine before checking and changing the engine oil and the oil filter cartridge.

Do not touch muffler or exhaust pipes while they are hot; Severe burns could result.

Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before conducting inspections, maintenance, or for a cleaning procedure.

Contact with engine oil can damage your skin. Put on gloves when using engine oil. If you come in contact with engine oil, wash it off immediately.

NOTE! Be sure to inspect the engine, locating it on a horizontal place. If placed on gradients accurately, oil quantity may not be measured.

Be sure to keep the oil level between upper and lower limits of the oil gauge. Too much oil may cause a drop in output or excessive blow-by gas.

On the closed breather type engine in which mist is sucked through port, too much oil may cause oil hammer.

While too little oil, may seize the engine's rotating and sliding parts. (The closed breather is an option.)

Check the engine oil level before starting or more than 5 minutes after stopping the engine.

Initial Oil Change after 50hours. WARNING! To avoid personal injury or death: Be sure to stop the engine before draining engine oil and changing the oil filter cartridge.

When draining engine oil, place some container underneath the engine and dispose it according to local regulations.

Do not drain oil after running the engine. Allow engine to cool down sufficiently. Oil can be hot and cause burns

2. Remove the drain plug at the bottom of the engine, and drain all the old oil. Drain oil easier and completely while the engine is hot.

3. When letting out the oil, remove the filler plug too. With the filler plug still in place, it would be difficult to discharge the oil completely.

4. Add new engine oil up to the upper limit of the oil level gauge. Be careful not to add oil above the upper limit of the oil level gauge.

Replacing the oil filter cartridge

1. Replace the oil filter cartridge.