Checking Transmission Fluid Level; Checking And Cleaning Bonnet Screen And Air Intake Area To Prevent Overheating - Kubota ZG327A-AU Operator's Manual

DAILY CHECK
engine performance troubles such as vapor
lock or hard starting, use fuel within the season
in which the fuel is purchased.
• Infrequent use of the engine during a season
can make fuel stale in the fuel tank of the
machine. Stale fuel condition can cause engine
performance troubles by varnish and plugged
carburetor components.
• Seal the fuel storage container tightly and store
it out of sunlight and heat to prevent fuel
degradation.
• Condensation in the fuel tank may occur
because of various operating or environmental
conditions. To reduce condensation and avoid
affecting machine operation, fill the fuel tank at
the end of daily operations.
IMPORTANT :
• Do not use old fuel.
(Use of alcohol mixed gasoline (gasohol))
Use "gasohol" only when the ethanol additive is less
than 10% of the fuel. The use of methanol additive is
not recommended. For the best results, use unleaded
fuel with a minimum of 87 octane.

3. Checking transmission fluid level

WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
• Allow the transmission case to cool down
sufficiently when cleaning its surface.
1. Park the machine on a flat surface, lower the
implement to the ground and shut off the engine
and remove the key.
Allow the machine to idle for 1 to 3 minutes, and
then check fluid.
2. Raise and lock the operator's seat.
3. To check the oil level, draw out the dipstick, wipe it
clean, replace it, and draw it out again. Check to
see that the oil level lies between the 2 notches.
If the level is too low, add the new oil to the
prescribed level at the oil inlet.
(See LUBRICANTS AND FUEL on page 47.)
ZG327A-AU
(1) Oil level dipstick
(2) Oil plug and breather cup
NOTE :
• If oil level is low, do not run engine.
Add the new oil to the prescribed level at the
oil inlet.
4. Checking and cleaning bonnet
screen and air intake area to prevent
overheating
WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
• Be sure to stop the engine and remove the key
before checking and cleaning.
• Engine components can get extremely hot from
operation. To prevent severe burns, do not
touch these areas while the engine is running,
or immediately after it is turned off.
• Never operate the engine without heat shields
or guards.
IMPORTANT :
• The bonnet screen and air intake area must be
clear of debris to prevent the engine from
overheating.
Daily or after every 5 hours of operation, check to be
sure the air intake screen and the air intake area are
clean.
Dirt or chaff around the air intake screen and air intake
area or the engine cooling area decrease cooling
performance.
1. Remove all foreign materials from the bonnet
screen.
2. Open the hood.
3. Remove the dust and all foreign materials from the
air intake area between the transmission and the
engine dust cover.
4. Clean the engine shroud panel as necessary. For
this, refer to EVERY 100 HOURS on page 60.
PERIODIC SERVICE
(A) Oil level is acceptable within
this range.
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