Groundsmaster 3500--D Page 3 -- 13 Kubota D iesel Engine
Muffler Removal
CAUTION
The muffler and exhaust pipe may be hot. To
avoid possible burns, allow the engine and ex-
haust system to cool before working on the muf-
fler.
1. Park machine on a level surface, lower cutting units,
stop engine, engage parking brake, and remove key
from the ignition switch.
2. Open engine hood to gain access to engine.
3. Remove exhaust guard from frame (if equipped).
4. Remove both flange head nuts and screws securing
the muffler plate to the muffler bracket (Fig. 16).
5. Remove four hex nuts and lock washers from the ex-
haust manifold studs. Separate muffler flange from the
exhaust manifold. Remove muffler from the machine.
6. Remove exhaust gasket. Replace gasket if dam-
aged or torn.
Muffler Installation
Note: Make sure muffler flange and exhaust manifold
sealing surfaces are free of debris or damage that may
prevent a tight seal.
1. Place exhaust gasket on the exhaust manifold.
IMPORTANT: Finger tighten all fasteners before se-
curing the muffler plate to the muffler bracket so
there is no preload on the exhaust manifold.
2. Position muffler flange to the exhaust manifold with
four lock washers and hex nuts.
3. Position muffler plate to the muffler bracket w ith both
flange head screws and nuts (Fig. 16).
4. Tighten muffler flange hex nuts and then muffler
plate screws and nuts.
5. Install exhaust guard to frame (if equipped).
6. Close and latch engine hood.
Figure 16
1. Flange head nut
2. Flange head screw
3. Muffler plate
4. Muffler bracket
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