Engine - Kubota WSM J Series Workshop Manual

J SERIES, WSM

(2) Engine

(A) Check Points of Daily
(B) Check Points of Initial 50 Hours
Checking Engine Oil Level
CAUTION
• Be sure to stop the engine before checking the engine oil
level.
1. Level the engine and check the oil level on the gauge (1).
2. If the level below the lower mark, add new oil engine to the upper
mark.
IMPORTANT

• When using an oil of different maker or viscosity from the
previous one, drain an old oil.
• Never mix two different types' of oil.
• Use the proper SAE Engine oil according to ambient
temperatures.
Refer to "LUBRICANTS, FUEL AND COOLANT"
(See page S-3.)
(1) Gauge
Checking Coolant Level
CAUTION
• Do not remove the radiator cap while operating or
immediately after stopping. Otherwise,hot water will spout
out from the radiator. Wait for more than ten minutes to cool
the radiator, before opening the cap.
1. Remove the radiator cap and check to see that the coolant level
is just below the port.
2. If low, add coolant to the radiator.
3. Check the reserve tank (1) and keep the coolant level between
the FULL and LOW marks.
4. If low, add coolant to the reserve tank (1).
(1) Reserve Tank
Changing Engine Oil
CAUTION
• Be sure to stop the engine before changing the engine oil.
1. After warming up, stop the engine.
2. Place an oil pan underneath the engine.
3. Remove the drain plug (1) to drain the dirty engine oil completely.
4. Inspect the drain plug gasket. Replace it damaged.
5. Reinstall the drain plug.
6. Fill the new engine oil up to the upper mark on the gauge.
IMPORTANT

• When using an oil of different maker or viscosity from the
previous one, drain an old oil.
• Never mix two different types' of oil.
• Use the proper SAE Engine oil according to ambient
temperatures.
S-38
GENERAL
W12110990
W12114660
KiSC issued 10, 2016 A