Cleaning Air Cleaner Primary Element; Cleaning Fuel Filter - Kubota LX2620 Operator's Manual

PERIODIC SERVICE
2. Cleaning air cleaner primary
element
WARNING
To avoid personal injury or death:
• Stop the engine and remove the key before
cleaning air filter element.
1. Remove the air cleaner cover and primary element.
2. Clean the primary element:
• When dry dust adheres to the element, blow
compressed air from the inside, turning the
element. Pressure of compressed air must be
under 205 kPa (2.1 kgf/cm
• When carbon or oil adheres to the element,
soak the element in detergent for 15 minutes,
then wash it several times in water, rinse with
clean water and dry it naturally. After the
element has fully dried, inspect inside of the
element with a light and check for damage.
3. Replace the air cleaner primary element:
Every 1000 hours or once yearly, whichever comes
first.
NOTE :
• Check to see if the evacuator valve is
blocked with dust.
(1) Secondary (safety) element
(2) Primary element
(3) Cover
(4) Evacuator valve
IMPORTANT :
• The air cleaner uses a dry element; never
apply oil.
• Do not run the engine with the filter element
removed.
• Refit the cover with the arrow
cover) upright. If the cover is improperly
fitted, the evacuator valve will not function
and dust will adhere to the element.
• Do not touch the secondary element except
in cases where replacing is required.
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(See Replacing air cleaner primary element
and secondary element on page 118.)
Evacuator valve
Open and clean the evacuator valve to get rid of large
particles of dust and dirt (once a week under ordinary
conditions, or daily when used in a dusty place).

3. Cleaning fuel filter

WARNING
To avoid personal injury or death:
• Stop the engine and remove the key before
checking fuel lines and fuel filter.
• Check the fuel lines periodically. The fuel lines
are subject to wear and aging. Fuel may leak
out onto the running engine, causing a fire.
• Protect your hands when using kerosene to
clean components.
This job should not be done in the field, but in a clean
place.
1. Loosen and remove the filter bowl, and rinse the
inside with kerosene.
2. Remove the element and dip it in the kerosene to
rinse.
3. After cleaning, reassemble the fuel filter, keeping
out dust and dirt.
EVERY 100 HOURS
LX2620,LX2620SU