Every 400 Hours; Changing Transmission Oil; Changing Front Axle Case Oil - Kubota RTV520 Operator's Manual

EVERY 400 HOURS

2. If the tires are cracked, bulged, or cut, or they are
worn out, replace or repair them at once.
Tire tread depth
Always replace the tires when the tread depth is
worn to minimum allowable(A).
(A) 3 mm (0.12 in.)
EVERY 400 HOURS

1. Changing transmission oil

WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
• Allow engine to cool down sufficiently, oil can
be hot and can burn.
IMPORTANT :
• Do not operate the vehicle immediately after
changing the transmission fluid.
Run the engine at medium speed for a few
minutes to prevent damage to the transmission.
1. Park the vehicle on a level 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 transmission case and drain the oil
completely into the oil pan.
(A) Drain plug
RTV520
3. Check the rubber washer on the drain plug.
Replace it if missing or in poor condition.
4. After draining, reinstall the drain plug.
5. Fill with the new KUBOTA SUPER UDT fluid up to
the upper notch on the dipstick.
(See LUBRICANTS, FUEL AND COOLANT on
page 51.)
Oil capacity
(1) Oil inlet
(2) Dipstick
6. After running the engine for a few minutes, stop
the engine and check the oil level again; add oil to
prescribed level.

2. Changing front axle case oil

1. Park the vehicle on a firm, flat and level surface.
See the following figures.
PERIODIC SERVICE
8.5 L (2.2 U.S.gals.)
(A) Oil level is acceptable within
this range
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