G-17
ZD25F, WSM
G GENERAL
[2] CHECK POINTS OF INITIAL 50 HOURS
Changing Engine Oil
CAUTION
• Be sure to stop the engine before changing oil.
1. Start and warm up the engine for approx. 5 minutes.
2. Place an oil pan underneath the engine.
3. To drain the used oil, remove the drain plug (1) at the bottom of
the engine and drain the oil completely.
4. Screw in the drain plug (1).
5. Fill new oil up to upper line on the dipstick (3).
IMPORTANT
• When using an oil of different manufacture or viscosity from
the previous one, remove all of the old oil.
• Never mix two different type of oil.
• Use the proper SAE engine oil according to ambient
temperatures.
Refer to “LUBRICANTS, FUEL AND COOLANT”.
(See page G-7.)
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Replacing Engine Oil Filter Cartridge
CAUTION
• Be sure to stop the engine before changing the oil filter
cartridge.
• Allow engine to cool down sufficiently, oil can be hot and
may cause burns.
1. Remove the engine oil filter cartridge (1) with the filter wrench.
2. Apply a slight coat of oil onto the rubber gasket of new cartridge.
3. To install the new cartridge, screw it in by hand. Over tightening
may cause deformation of rubber gasket.
4. After the cartridge has been replaced, the engine oil level
normally lowers a little. Add engine oil to proper level. Check for
oil leaks around filter gasket.
IMPORTANT
• To prevent serious damage to the engine, element of
recommended type must be used. Use only a genuine
KUBOTA filter or its equivalent.
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Engine oil capacity
3.4 L
3.6 U.S.qts.
3.0 Imp.qts.
(1) Drain Plug
(2) Oil Inlet Plug
(3) Dipstick
(A) Upper Level
(B) Lower Level
(1) Engine Oil Filter Cartridge