Cleaning The Transmission Strainer; Changing The Front Axle Case Oil; Replacing The Fuel Filter Element; Service Every 800 Hours - Kubota BX231D Operator's Manual

SERVICE EVERY 400 HOURS

3. Cleaning the transmission strainer

1. When changing the transmission fluid, disassemble
and rinse the transmission strainer with non-
flammable solvent to completely clean off filings.
When reassembling the transmission strainer, be
careful not to damage the parts.
(1) Transmission strainer
NOTE :
• Since the fine filings in the oil can damage
the precision component parts of the
hydraulic system, the end of the suction line
is provided with an oil strainer.

4. Changing the front axle case oil

WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
• Be sure to stop the engine and remove the key
before changing the front axle case oil.
Oil capacity
1. Park the tractor on a firm, flat, and level place.
2. To drain the used front-axle-case-oil, remove the
right and left drain plugs and oil gauge at the front
axle case. See the following figure.
See the following figure.
BX231D
(2) Filter plate
3.6 L
3. Drain the front-axle-case-oil completely into the oil
pan.
4. After draining the front-axle-case-oil, reinstall the
drain plugs.
5. Remove the right and left breather plugs.
6. Fill with new front-axle-case-oil up to the upper
notch on the dipstick.
(See LUBRICANTS, FUEL AND COOLANT on
page 84)
IMPORTANT :
• After the following minutes, check the front-
axle-case-oil level again. If the front-axle-
case-oil level is lower than the prescribed
level shown in the following figure, add the
front-axle-case-oil to prescribed level.
Checking the front axle case oil level
7. After filling with front-axle-case-oil, reinstall the oil
gauge and breather plugs.
(1) Breather plug
(2) Oil gauge with dipstick
(3) Drain plug

5. Replacing the fuel filter element

• Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for replacing the
fuel filter element.

SERVICE EVERY 800 HOURS

1. Adjusting the engine valve
clearance
• Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for adjusting the
clearance of the engine valve.
PERIODIC SERVICE
10 minutes after filling with
new front axle case oil
(A) Front axle case oil level is
acceptable within this range
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