Fuel Filter Cartridge Replacement; Engine Oil; Checking Oil Level And Adding Engine Oil - Kubota D1503-M-E3 Operator's Manual

BFuel filter cartridge replacement
1. Replace the fuel filter cartridge with a new one every
400 operating hours.
2. Apply fuel oil thinly over the gasket and tighten the
cartridge into position by hand-tightening only.
3. Finally, vent the air.
A Replace the fuel filter cartridge periodically to prevent
wear of the fuel injection pump plunger or the injection
nozzle, due to dirt in the fuel.
(1) Fuel filter cartridge
(2) Air vent plug
(3) O ring
(4) Pipe joint
(5) Cover

ENGINE OIL

To avoid personal injury:
A Be sure to stop the engine before
checking and changing the engine
oil and the oil filter cartridge.
A Do not touch muffler or exhaust
pipes while they are hot; Severe
burns could result. Always stop the
engine and allow it to cool before
conducting
maintenance, or for a cleaning
procedure.
A Contact with engine oil can damage
your skin. Put on gloves when using
engine oil. If you come in contact
with engine
immediately.
A Be sure to inspect the engine, locating it on a level
place. If placed on gradients accurately, oil quantity
may not be measured.
inspections,
oil, wash it off
BChecking oil level and adding engine oil
1. Check the engine oil level before starting or more than
5 minutes after stopping the engine.
2. Remove the oil level gauge, wipe it clean and reinstall
it.
3. Take the oil level gauge out again, and check the oil
level.
(1) Oil filler plug
(2) Oil level gauge
4. If the oil level is too low, remove the oil filler plug, and
add new oil to the prescribed level.
5. After adding oil, wait more than 5 minutes and check
the oil level again. It takes some time for the oil to drain
down to the oil pan.
Engine oil quantity
Models
124 mm (4.88 in.)
D1503-M-E3
7.0 L
D1703-M-E3
(1.85 U.S.gals.)
D1803-M-E3
V2003-M-E3
V2203-M-E3 9.5 L
V2403-M-E3 (2.51 U.S.gals.)
V2403-M-T-E3
* 90 mm (3.54 in.) oil pan depth is optional.
Oil quantities shown are for standard oil pans.
MAINTENANCE 15
[Lower end of oil level gauge]
(A) Engine oil level within this
range is proper.
*Oil pan depth
*90 mm (3.54 in.)
5.6 L
(1.48 U.S.gals.)
7.6 L
(2.01 U.S.gals.)