Thermostat - Kubota WG972-E2 Workshop Manual

WG972-E2, DF972-E2, WSM

(4) Thermostat

Oil Pan and Oil Strainer
1. Remove the oil pan mounting screws (1).
2. Remove the oil pan (2) by lightly tapping the rim of the pan with
a wooden hammer.
3. Remove the oil strainer (3).
(When reassembling)
• After cleaning the oil strainer, check to see that the filter mesh in
clean, and install it.
• Visually check the O-ring (4), apply engine oil, and install it.
• Securely fit the O-ring to the oil strainer.
• To avoid uneven tightening, tighten oil pan mounting screws in
diagonal order form the center.
• Using the hole (5) numbered "3", install the oil strainer by
mounting screw
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IMPORTANT
• Scrape off the old adhesive completely. Wipe the sealing
surface clean. Now apply new adhesive 3 to 5 mm (0.12 to
0.20 in.) thick all over the contact surface.
adhesive also on the center of the flange as well as on the
inner wall of each bolt hole.
• Cut the nozzle of the "liquid gasket" (Three Bond 1207D or
equivalent) container at its second notch. Apply "liquid
gasket" about 5 mm (0.20 in.) thick.
Within 20 minutes after the application of fluid sealant,
reassemble the components.
minutes, and pour oil in the crankcase.
(1) Oil Pan Mounting Screw
(2) Oil Pan
(3) Oil Strainer
Thermostat Assembly
1. Remove the thermostat cover mounting screws (1), and remove
the thermostat cover (2).
2. Remove the thermostat assembly (4).
(When reassembling)
• Apply a liquid gasket (Three Bond 1215 or equivalent) only at the
thermostat cover side of the gasket (3).
(1) Thermostat Cover Mounting Screw
(2) Thermostat Cover
S-40
GASOLINE / LPG ENGINE
Apply the
Wait then for about 30
(4) O-ring
(5) Hole Numbered "3"
W10236610
(3) Thermostat Cover Gasket
(4) Thermostat Assembly
W1072747
KiSC issued 01, 2006 A