Changing Engine Oil - Kubota RTV520 Operator's Manual

EVERY 200 HOURS
2. Remove the oil filter.
(1) Engine oil filter
(2) Left rear tire
3. Put a film of clean engine oil on the rubber seal of
the new filter.
4. Tighten the filter quickly until it contacts the
mounting surface. Tighten the filter by hand an
additional 1/2 turn only.
5. After the new filter has been replaced, the engine
oil normally decreases a little. Make sure that the
engine oil does not leak through the seal and be
sure to check the oil level on the dipstick. Then,
replenish the engine oil up to the prescribed level.
IMPORTANT :
• To prevent serious damage to the engine,
use only a KUBOTA genuine filter.

3. Changing engine oil

WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
• Be sure to stop the engine before changing the
oil.
• Allow engine to cool down sufficiently, oil can
be hot and can burn.
IMPORTANT :
• Clean the area around dipstick and oil inlet
before removing or loosening them, and be
careful not to allow the dust go into the engine.
• When using an oil of different maker or
viscosity from the previous one, remove all of
the old oil. Never mix 2 different types of oil.
• If oil level is low, do not run engine.
• To avoid damage, vehicles subjected to extreme
operations and/or conditions must be inspected
and serviced more frequently.
Extreme conditions:
1. Frequent or prolonged
environments
RTV520
operations in dusty
2. Prolonged low speed operations
3. Extended idle time
4. Frequent short trips which do not let the engine
warm up (especially in cold weather)
NOTE :
• Pay special attention to the engine oil level.
A rise in oil level can be an indication of
contaminates and/or associated with frequent
use where the engine does not reach operating
temperature. Monitor the oil level during such
operations. Change the oil immediately if the oil
level begins to rise.
1. Park the vehicle on a flat surface and raise the
cargo bed. Shut off the engine and remove the key.
2. To drain the used oil, remove the drain plug at the
bottom of the engine and completely drain the oil
into an oil pan. All the used oil can be drained out
easily when the engine is still warm.
(1) Oil inlet
(2) Dipstick
(1) Drain plug
3. After draining, reinstall the drain plug.
PERIODIC SERVICE
(A) Oil level is acceptable within
this range
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