Kubota SM-E4B Series Workshop Manual page 51

SM-E4B SERIES, WSM
Replacing Fuel Hoses and Clamp Bands
1. Loosen the clamp (2) and remove the fuel hose (1).
2. Replace new fuel hose (1) and new clamp (2).
3. Tighten the clamp (2).
CAUTION
• Stop the engine when attempting the check and change
prescribed above.
(When bleeding fuel system)
1. Fill the tank with fuel and open the cock (4). ([B] only.)
2. Loosen the air vent plug (3) of the fuel filter a few turns.
3. Screw back the plug when bubbles do not come up any more.
4. Open the air vent cock on top of the fuel injection pump.
5. If equipped electrical fuel feed pump, turn the key to AC position
and pump the fuel up for 10 to 15 seconds.
If equipped mechanical fuel feed pump, set the stop lever on
stop position and crank the engine for 10 to 15 seconds.
6. Close securely the air vent cock after air bleeding.
NOTE
• Always keep the air vent cock on the fuel injection pump
closed except when air is vented, or it may cause the
engine to stop.
(1) Fuel Hose
(2) Clamp
(3) Air Vent Plug
(4) Fuel Cock
G-30
GENERAL
[A] Cartridge Type
[B] Element Type
9Y1210785GEG0041US0
KiSC issued 01, 2013 A