Cleaning Fuel Filter (Element Type Only); Checking Radiator Hoses And Clamp Bands; Checking Battery Electrolyte Level; Checking Intake Air Line - Kubota KX080-3 Workshop Manual

WSM KX080-3 Service

Cleaning Fuel Filter (Element Type only)

1. Close the fuel cock (3).
2. Unscrew the retaining ring (6) and remove the filter cup (5), and
rinse the inside with kerosene.
3. Take out the element (4) and dip it in the kerosene to rinse.
4. After cleaning, reassemble the fuel filter, keeping out dust and
dirt.
5. Bleed the fuel system.
• If dust and dirt enter the fuel, the fuel injection pump and
injection nozzle will wear quickly. To prevent this, be sure
to clean the filter cup (5) periodically.
(1) Cock Body
(2) Air Vent Plug
(3) Fuel Cock

Checking Radiator Hoses and Clamp Bands

1. Check to see if the radiator hoses are properly fixed every 250
hours of operation or every six months, whichever comes first.
2. If the clamp is loose, apply oil to the threads and retighten it
securely.
3. The water hose is made of rubber and tends to age. It must be
replaced every two years. Also replace the clamp and tighten it
securely.
(1) Upper Hose

Checking Battery Electrolyte Level

1. Check the battery electrolyte level.
2. If the level is below than lower level line (2), and the distilled
water to pour level of each cell.
(1) Upper Level Line

Checking Intake Air Line

1. Check to see if the intake air hose(s) are properly fixed every 250
hours of operation.
2. If the clamp is loose, apply oil to the threads and retighten it
securely.
3. The intake air hose(s) is made of rubber and tends to age. It
must be change every two years. Also change the clamp and
tighten it securely.
• To prevent serious damage to the engine, keep out any dust
inside the intake air line.
(1) Intake Air Hose
III-S-42
(4) Filter Element
(5) Filter Cup
(6) Retaining Ring
W1046058
(2) Lower Hose
W1029518
(2) Lower Level Line
W1047154
(2) Clamp
W1029631
Engine