Every 200 Hours; Replacing The Engine Oil Filter; Replacing The Air Cleaner Paper Element - Kubota Z231KW-AU Operator's Manual

PERIODIC SERVICE
4. Move the choke knob to the "ON" position. Make
sure that the carburetor choke valve is completely
closed. Make sure that the choke valve turns from
fully closed position to fully opened position when
actuating the choke knob.
(1) Choke cable
(2) Choke control lever
(3) Choke cable sheath

EVERY 200 HOURS

1. Replacing the engine oil filter

WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
• Engine oil is a toxic substance. Dispose of used
oil properly. Contact your local authorities for
approved disposal
recycling.
• Be sure to stop the engine and remove the key
before changing the oil and the oil filter.
• Allow the engine to cool down sufficiently. Oil
can be hot and may cause burns.
The oil filter must be changed every 200 service hours.
Always use a genuine oil filter.
1. The drain plug is located on the starter side of the
oil pan. Clean the area around the oil drain plug and
the oil fill cap/dipstick.
2. Remove the drain plug and the oil fill cap/dipstick.
3. Allow the oil to drain and then reinstall the drain
plug.
4. Remove the old filter and wipe off the filter adapter
with a clean cloth.
5. Place a new replacement filter in a shallow pan with
the open end up. Pour new oil, of the proper type, in
the threaded center hole. Stop pouring when the oil
reaches the bottom of the threads. Allow a few
minutes or 2 for the oil to be absorbed by the filter
material.
6. Apply a thin film of clean oil to the rubber gasket on
the new oil filter.
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(A) Choke cable clamp bolt
methods or possible
7. Install the new oil filter to the filter adapter. Hand
tighten the filter clockwise until the rubber gasket
contacts the adapter, then tighten the filter an
additional 3/4 to 1 turn.
8. Fill the engine with the proper oil to the [FULL] or
[F] mark on the dipstick. Always check the oil level
with the dipstick before adding more oil.
9. Reinstall the oil fill cap/dipstick and tighten securely.
10. Start the engine and check for oil leakage. Recheck
the oil level before placing the engine into service.
Stop the engine, correct any leakage, and allow 1
minute for the oil to drain down, then recheck the
level on the dipstick.
NOTE :
• To prevent extensive
damage, always maintain the proper oil level
in the crankcase. Never operate the engine
with the oil level below the [ADD] or [L] mark
or above the [FULL] or [F] mark on the
dipstick.
(1) Engine oil filter
2. Replacing the air cleaner paper
element
Every 200 hours of operation or annually replace the
paper element.
EVERY 200 HOURS
engine wear
(A) "MOUNTING SURFACE"
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