Kubota U17 User Manual

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If necessary, open the tank cap with the
starter key, and add fuel.
(1) Tank cap
(2) Gauge
NOTE:
l The gauge is located next to the oil filling
port. When the fuel tank gets nearly full
(about 2 liters more to full), the gauge
needle starts moving up to "F" (Full). Use
this gauge to avoid an overflow.
IMPORTANT:
l Fuel tank cap has an air breather. Make
sure to clean the air breather when filling
up fuel.
If the air breather is clogged with mud, the
fuel tank gets under-pressurized.
(1) Air breather
(2) Tank cap
n Check Engine Oil Level
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CAUTION
To avoid personal injury:
lStop the engine and remove
the key before checking the oil
level.
Insert the engine oil dipstick fully into the
prepared opening, remove again and check
the oil level; if necessary fill with oil. The
machine must be on level ground when
checking the oil level.
(1) Engine oil dipstick (A) Required level
(1) Oil filling port
IMPORTANT:
l Use engine oil with the correct viscosity.
(according the outside temperature)
l After stopping the engine and removing
the key, wait five minutes, then check
oil level. (Excavator must be on level
ground.)
Fuel tank capacity 5.02 US gal (19 L)

Kubota U17 Specifications

General

Width	990 mm
Bucket Digging Force	15.2 kN
Bucket Capacity	0.04 m³
Max Digging Depth	2310 mm
Max Reach	3900 mm
Transport Height	2340 mm