97PERIODIC SERVICE
SERVICE AS REQUIRED
BBleeding Fuel System
Air must be removed:
1. When the fuel filter or lines are removed.
2. When water is drained from water separator.
3. When tank is completely empty.
4. After the tractor has not been used for a long period of
time.
C Bleeding procedure is as follows:
1. Fill the fuel tank with fuel, and open the fuel cock.
2. Pump the fuel pump knob(1) located on the top of the
fuel filter. The fuel pump knob will pump easily at first
and with added resistance as air is purged from the
system. To make sure air is completely purged, pinch
the fuel overflow hose with fingers, if a pulsation is felt
when the knob is pumped, then, no air remains.
3. Set the hand throttle lever at the maximum speed
position, turn the key switch to start the engine and
then reset the throttle lever at the mid speed (around
1500 rpm) position.
If engine doesn't start, try it several times at 30 second
intervals.
A Do not hold key switch at engine start position for more
than 10 seconds continuously. If more engine cranking
is needed, try again after 30 seconds.
4. Accelerate the engine to remove the small portion of
air left in the fuel system.
5. If air still remains and the engine stops, repeat the
above steps.
BBleeding Brake System
Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for this service.
BDraining Clutch Housing Water
The tractor is equipped with a drain plug under the clutch
housing.
After operating in rain, snow or if the tractor has been
washed, water may get into the clutch housing.
Remove the drain plug and drain the water, then install the
plug again.
(1) Fuel cock (A) "CLOSE"
(B) "OPEN"
(1) Fuel pump knob
(2) Fuel overflow hose
(A) "UP"
(B) "DOWN"
(1) Water drain plug