Kubota B1620 Workshop Manual

ENGINE
B1220, B1620, B1820, WSM
1-S13
(EU)
(3) Cooling System
Fan Belt Tension
1. Measure the deflection (A), depressing the belt halfway
between the fan drive pulley and alternator pulley at specified
force 98 N (10 kgf, 22 lbf).
2. If the measurement is not within the factory specifications,
loosen the alternator mounting screws and relocate the
alternator to adjust.
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Fan Belt Damage and Wear
1. Check the fan belt for damage.
2. If the fan belt is damaged, replace it.
3. Check if the fan belt is worn and sunk in the pulley groove.
4. If the fan belt is nearly worn out and deeply sunk in the pulley
groove, replace it.
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Radiator Cap Air Leakage
CAUTION
• When removing the radiator cap, wait at least ten minutes
after the engine has stopped and cooled down. Otherwise,
hot water way gush out, scalding nearby people.
1. Set a radiator tester (1) and adaptor (2) on the radiator cap.
2. Apply the specified pressure 88 kPa (0.90 kgf/cm
2
, 13 psi), and
measure the time for the pressure to fall to 59 kPa (0.60 kgf/cm
2
,
8.5 psi).
3. If the measurement is less than the factory specifications,
replace the radiator cap.
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Deflection (A) Factory specification
7.0 to 9.0 mm
0.28 to 0.35 in.
(A) Deflection
(A) Good (B) Bad
Pressure falling time Factory specification
More than 10 seconds for
pressure fall from
88 to 59 kPa
(from 0.90 to 0.60 kgf/cm
2
,
from 13 to 8.5 psi)
(1) Radiator Tester (2) Adaptor
KiSC issued 07, 2011 A

Kubota B1620 Specifications

General

Engine Type	Diesel
Cylinders	3
Fuel Type	Diesel
Hydraulic System Type	Open center
Drive	4WD
3-Point Hitch Category	Category I