09-367 5 - 4 rev 12/98
section 5 SERVICE
Air Filters
•
Install filters properly, do not over tighten and
deform element.
Linamar & Kohler
•
Keep an extra foam wrap oiled and ready - Can
keep the extra foam wrap in tool box.
Kubota
•
Don’t over service, remove end cap only to
clean out dust. Don’t tap dirt out.
•
Don’t blow out with compressed air. Don’t
change filter until the engine starts to smoke.
• Check intake hoses and fittings for damage or
leaking.
Oil Filters
• Use only O.E.M. Brand filters. - Some after
market filters are not constructed the same.
Fuel Filters
•
Use only O.E.M. brand filters
•
Buy your fuel from a reputable supplier.
Recommended gasoline is 87 octane.
Recommended diesel fuel is No. 2.
Store it properly - keep moisture out.
•
Shelf life of fuel is about 3 months - gasoline and
diesel.
•
Store fuel in proper, clean containers.
Cooling
•
Keep chaff screen clean. - Air cooled and liquid
cooled.
•
Keep engine block clean. Grass, dirt, misc.
debris will act as an insulator.
•
Do not run Linamar engine with oil filter boot
removed.
•
Do not pressure wash a hot or running engine.
•
Keep radiators clean. - Do not use high
pressure air or washers to clean. Use only low
air or water pressure. Blow directly through fins
and not on an angle so as not to damage or
close fins.
•
Use only commercial grade anti freeze (for cast
iron liquid cooled engines) and deionized water
in a 50/50 mix. Mix outside of engine. Don’t mix
Propylene Glycol and Ethylene Glycol.
•
Do not remove thermostat.
Starting Tips.
•
Never use starting fluid or ether as a starting
aid.
• Linamar, Kohler and Kubota Gas - Use choke as
needed on cold engines.
• Kubota Diesel - Open throttle half and crank
engine two to three seconds. Turn preheat until
light goes out, or for no more than fifteen to
thirty seconds, start engine. No choke or
preheat is required when engine is warm.
• Ensure battery cables are clean and making
good connections.
•
Make sure battery is in fully charged condition.
•
Do not engage starter longer than 30 seconds.
•
In severe cold applications, utilize starting aids
such as block heaters, etc.
Stopping the engine... Cool down
procedure
•
Linamar... Run at full throttle - No load for three
to four minutes, then idle for three to four
minutes and shut down.
•
Kohler... Run at full throttle - No load for three to
four minutes, then move to half throttle for two
minutes and shut down.
•
Kubota... Run at half throttle - No load for two to
three minutes, then idle for one to two minutes
and shut down.
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