Checking Water Separator; Checking Engine Oil Level - Kubota M8540 Operator's Manual

64 PERIODIC SERVICE
BChecking Water Separator
1. As water is collected in the water separator, the red
float is raised.
2. When the red float has reached the white line, close
the fuel cock, loosen the retainer ring, take out the cup,
and clean the cup. Be careful not to break the element.
3. Place the cup back into position. Bleed the fuel
system.
(See "SERVICE AS REQUIRED" in "PERIODIC
SERVICE" section.)
(1) Red float
(2) Fuel cock
(3) Retainer ring
(4) Cup
A If water is drawn through to the fuel pump, extensive
damage will occur.
(A) "WHITE LINE"
BChecking Engine Oil Level
To avoid personal injury:
A Be sure to stop the engine before checking the
oil level.
1. Park the machine on a flat surface.
2. Check engine oil before starting the engine or 5
minutes or more after the engine has stopped.
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 two notches.
If the level is too low, add new oil to the prescribed
level at the oil inlet.
(See "LUBRICANTS" in "MAINTENANCE" section.)
(1) Oil inlet (A) Oil level is acceptable within this range.
(2) Dipstick
A When using an oil of different maker or viscosity from
the previous one, remove all of the old oil.
Never mix two different types of oil.
A If oil level is low, do not run engine.