Maintenance
Lubricate Steering Linkage Rod Ends
Service Interval: Every 160 hours
1.Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Engage parking brake.
2.Tilt seat forward.
3.Lubricate each end of both steering linkage rods with a spray lubricant or light oil
Change Fuel Filter
Service Interval: Every 400 hours or as required.
A fuel filter is installed between the fuel tank and fuel pump, and between the fuel pump and the engine. Replace when necessary.
Replacement Filters
Kubota | Kubota P/N |
Drain Water from Fuel Tank
Service Interval: As required
1.Park on level ground. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Engage parking brake.
2.Place a drain pan under the fuel tank and loosen the drain cock approximately 1 turn.
3.Drain out any water.
4.When fuel begins to flow from the tank, tighten the drain cock.
5.Prime the fuel system.
Fuel System Procedure:
A.Unit is equipped with an electric priming pump. Turn key on to let electric pump run for at least 30 seconds before starting.
B.Start engine as stated in Starting the Engine in the Operation section.
Important: Do Not over crank engine. Over cranking engine can damage the starter and/or the fuel solenoid. If engine does not start within 10 seconds allow electric pump to run for 30 seconds before cranking again.
6.Check for leaks.
Important: Water or other contaminants in fuel can severely damage fuel pump and/or the other engine components.
7.If any water was drained, run engine for approximately two minutes to flush any remaining water out of the engine and fuel system.
Change Hydraulic System Filter
Service Interval: After the first 250 hours
Yearly thereafter
Note: Use only Exmark Part No.
1.Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Engage parking brake.
2.Carefully clean area around filter. It is important that no dirt or contamination enter hydraulic system.
3.Unscrew filter to remove and allow oil to drain from reservoir.
Important: Before reinstalling new filter, fill it with Mobil 1
Turn filter clockwise until rubber seal contacts the filter adapter, then tighten the filter an additional 2/3 to 3/4 turn.
4.Fill reservoir as stated in Check Hydraulic Oil Level section.
5.Raise the rear of machine up and support with jack stands (or equivalent support) just high enough to allow drive wheels to turn freely.
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