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FOREWORD You are now the proud owner of a KUBOTA Engine. This engine is a product of KUBOTA quality engineering and manufacturing. It is made of fine materials and under a rigid quality control system. It will give you long, satisfactory service. To obtain the best use of your engine, please read this manual carefully.
CONTENTS SAFE OPERATION ....................1 SERVICING OF THE ENGINE ..................1 NAMES OF PARTS .....................2 PRE-OPERATION CHECK ..................3 BREAK-IN.........................3 DAILY CHECK......................3 OPERATING THE ENGINE ..................4 STARTING THE ENGINE (NORMAL)..............4 COLD WEATHER STARTING .................5 STOPPING THE ENGINE ..................6 CHECKS DURING OPERATION ................6 Radiator Cooling water (Coolant) ..................6 Oil pressure lamp ......................
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CONTENTS Adjusting Fan Belt Tension .................... 21 CARRIAGE AND STORAGE ..................22 CARRIAGE......................22 STORAGE ......................22 TROUBLESHOOTING ....................23 SPECIFICATIONS .....................25 WIRING DIAGRAMS....................28 WWW.PlanDeGraissage.ORG...
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UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS to the engine may impair the function and/or safety and affect engine life. If the engine does not perform properly, consult your local Kubota Engine Distributor first. 2. WEAR SAFE CLOTHING AND PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) A DO NOT wear loose, torn or bulky clothing around the...
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SAFE OPERATION 3. CHECK BEFORE STARTING & OPERATING THE ENGINE A Be sure to inspect the engine before operation. Do not operate the engine if there is something wrong with it. Repair it immediately. A Ensure all guards and shields are in place before operating the engine.
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SAFE OPERATION 6. EXHAUST GASES & FIRE PREVENTION A Engine exhaust fumes can be very harmful if allowed to accumulate. Be sure to run the engine in a well ventilated location and where there are no people or livestock near the engine.
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SAFE OPERATION 8. CAUTIONS AGAINST BURNS & BATTERY EXPLOSION A To avoid burns, be cautious of hot components, e.g. muffler, muffler cover, radiator, hoses, engine body, coolants, engine oil, etc. during operation and after the engine has been shut off. A DO NOT remove the radiator cap while the engine is running or immediately after stopping.
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A DO NOT mix different types of Anti-freeze. The mixture can produce a chemical reaction causing harmful substances. Use approved or genuine KUBOTA Anti- freeze. A Be mindful of the environment and the ecology. Before draining any fluids, determine the correct way to dispose of them.
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2. Clean warning and caution labels with soap and water, dry with a soft cloth. 3. Replace damaged or missing warning and caution labels with new labels from your local KUBOTA dealer. 4. If a component with warning and caution label(s) affixed is replaced with a new part, make sure the new label(s) is (are) attached in the same location(s) as the replaced component.
However, when in need of parts or major service, be sure to see your KUBOTA dealer. For service, contact the KUBOTA Dealership from which you purchased your engine or your local KUBOTA dealer. When in need of parts, be prepared to give your dealer the engine serial number.
PRE-OPERATION CHECK PRE-OPERATION CHECK BREAK-IN During the engine break-in period, observe the following by all means: 1. Change engine oil and oil filter cartridge after the first 50 hours of operation. (See "ENGINE OIL" in "PERIODIC SERVICE" section.) 2. When ambient temperature is low, operate the machine after the engine has been completely warmed up. DAILY CHECK To prevent trouble from occurring, it is important to know the conditions of the engine well.
OPERATING THE ENGINE OPERATING THE ENGINE STARTING THE ENGINE (NORMAL) 1. Set the fuel lever to the "ON" position. To avoid personal injury: A Do not allow children to approach the machine while the engine is running. A Be sure to install the machine on which the engine is installed, on a flat place.
"OPERATION" position. without load. A If the glow lamp should redden too quickly or too slowly, immediately ask your KUBOTA dealer to check and repair it. A If the engine does not catch or start at 10 seconds after the starter switch is set at "STARTING"...
OPERATING THE ENGINE STOPPING THE ENGINE CHECKS DURING OPERATION While running, make the following checks to see that all 1. Return the speed control lever to low parts are working correctly. idle, and run the engine under idling BRadiator Cooling water (Coolant) conditions.
OPERATING THE ENGINE REVERSED ENGINE REVOLUTION AND BFuel REMEDIES To avoid personal injury: To avoid personal injury: A Fluid escaping from pinholes may be A Reversed engine operation can make invisible. Do not use hands to search the machine reverse and run it for suspected leaks;...
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE To avoid personal injury: A Be sure to conduct daily checks, periodic maintenance, refueling or cleaning on a level surface with the engine shut off and remove the key. A Before allowing other people to use your engine, explain how to operate, and have them read this manual before operation.
MAINTENANCE SERVICE INTERVALS Observe the following for service and maintenance. Ref. Interval Item page Every 50 hours Check of fuel pipes and clamp bands See NOTE Change of engine oil (depending on the oil pan) 14 to 16 Cleaning of air cleaner element 20,21 Every 100 hours Cleaning of fuel filter...
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*4 Replace only if necessary. A The items listed above (@ marked) are registered as emission related critical parts by KUBOTA in the U.S. EPA nonroad emission regulation. As the engine owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance on the engine according to the above instruction.
PERIODIC SERVICE PERIODIC SERVICE FUEL Distillation Viscosity Viscosity Temperatures, Kinematic Fuel is flammable and can be dangerous. You should Saybolt, cSt or handle fuel with care. SUS at mm /s at 37.8 (100 Point To avoid personal injury: A Do not mix gasoline or alcohol with 32.6 40.1 (540)
PERIODIC SERVICE [PROCEDURE ] (fuel tanks lower than injection BAir bleeding the fuel system pump) 1. For fuel tanks that are lower than the injection pump. The fuel system must be pressurized by the fuel system electric fuel pump. To avoid personal injury; 2.
PERIODIC SERVICE BChecking the fuel pipes BCleaning the fuel filter pot Every 100 hours of operation, clean the fuel filter in a clean place to prevent dust intrusion. 1. Close the fuel filter lever. To avoid personal injury; A Check or replace the fuel pipes after stopping the engine.
PERIODIC SERVICE ENGINE OIL BFuel filter cartridge replacement 1. Replace the fuel filter cartridge with a new one every 400 operating hours. To avoid personal injury: 2. Apply fuel oil thinly over the gasket and tighten the A Be sure to stop the engine before cartridge into position by hand-tightening only.
A Do not remove the radiator cap while 124 mm (4.88 in.) *90 mm (3.54 in.) coolant is hot. When cool to the D1503-M-E touch, rotate cap to the first stop to D1703-M-E D1803-M-E allow excess pressure to escape. V2003-M-E 200 Hrs 150 Hrs Then remove cap completely.
A If the radiator cap has to be removed, follow the caution and securely retighten the cap. A If coolant should be leak, consult your local KUBOTA dealer. A Make sure that muddy or sea water does not enter the (1) Recovery tank (A) "FULL"...
If radiator 3. Prescribed coolant volume (U.S.gallons) hose is damaged or coolant leaks, Models Quantity overheats or severe burns could D1503-M-E,D1703-M-E 5.5 L (1.45 U.S.gals.) occur. D1803-M-E 5.8 L (1.53 U.S.gals.) Check to see if radiator hoses are properly fixed every V2003-M-E,V2203-M-E 8.1 L (2.14 U.S.gals.)
The mixture can produce build up, adversely affecting the engine parts. chemical reaction causing harmful 7. Kubota's genuine long-life coolant has a service life of 2 years. Be sure to change the coolant every 2 years. substances. A Anti-freeze is extremely flammable...
PERIODIC SERVICE AIR CLEANER BEvacuator valve Since the air cleaner employed on this engine is a dry Open the evacuator valve once a week under ordinary type, never apply oil to it. conditions - or daily when used in a dusty place - to get rid 1.
PERIODIC SERVICE FAN BELT BDust indicator (optional) BAdjusting Fan Belt Tension If the red signal on the dust indicator attached to the air cleaner is visible, the air cleaner has reached the service level. To avoid personal injury: Clean the element immediately, and reset the signal with A Be sure to stop the engine and the "RESET"...
CARRIAGE AND STORAGE CARRIAGE AND STORAGE CARRIAGE STORAGE To avoid personal injury: To avoid personal injury: A Fix the engine securely not to fall A Do not clean the machine with engine during operation. running. A Do not stand near or under the A To avoid the danger of exhaust fume engine while carrying it.
In winter, always remove battery from discharged and the machine, charge fully and keep engine will not indoors. Install in machine at time of crank. use. A If the cause of trouble can not be found, contact your KUBOTA dealer. WWW.PlanDeGraissage.ORG...
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TROUBLESHOOTING B When engine suddenly stops B When engine overheats Cause Countermeasures Cause Countermeasures Check the fuel tank and refill the fuel, Engine oil * Check oil level. Replenish oil as if necessary. insufficient required. Lack of fuel Also check the fuel system for air or Fan belt broken or leaks.
SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Model D1503-M-E D1703-M-E D1803-M-E Type Vertical, water-cooled, 4-cycle diesel engine Number of cylinders 83 x 92.4 87 x 92.4 87 x 102.4 Bore and stroke mm (in.) (3.27 x 3.64) (3.43 x 3.64) (3.43 x 4.04) 1.499 1.647 1.826...
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SPECIFICATIONS Model V2003-M-E V2203-M-E Type Vertical, water-cooled, 4-cycle diesel engine Number of cylinders 83 x 92.4 87 x 92.4 Bore and stroke mm (in.) (3.27 x 3.64) (3.43 x 3.64) 1.999 2.197 Total displacement L (cu.in.) (121.94) (134.07) Combustion chamber Spherical Type (E-TVCS) SAE NET Intermittent kW / rpm...
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SPECIFICATIONS Model V2003-M-T-E V2403-M-E Type Vertical, water-cooled, 4-cycle diesel engine Number of cylinders 83 x 92.4 87 x 102.4 Bore and stroke mm (in.) (3.27 x 3.64) (3.43 x 4.04) 1.999 2.434 Total displacement L (cu.in.) (121.94) (148.53) Combustion chamber Spherical Type (E-TVCS) SAE NET Intermittent kW / rpm...
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