Kubota T1880 Operator's Manual page 63

48 PERIODIC SERVICE
[T1880]
1. To keep dirt, grass clippings, etc., out of the engine,
clean the area around the oil fill cap/dipstick before
removing it.
2. Remove the oil drain plug and oil fill cap/dipstick.
Be sure to allow ample time for complete drainage.
3. Remove the old filter and wipe off the mounting pad.
4. Reinstall the drain plug. Make sure it is tightened to 14
N-m (125 in. lb.) torque.
5. Place the new replacement filter in a shallow pan with
the open end up. Pour new oil of the proper type, in
through the threaded center hole. Stop pouring when
the oil reaches the bottom of the threads. Allow a
minute or two 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 filter.
7. Install the replacement oil filter to the mounting pad.
Turn the oil filter clockwise until the rubber gasket
contacts the pad, then tighten the filter an additional
2/3 to 1 turn.
8. Fill the crankcase, with new oil of the proper type, to
the "F" mark on the dipstick. Refer to "LUBRICANTS
AND FUEL" in "MAINTENANCE" section.
Always check the level with the dipstick before adding
more oil.
9. Reinstall the oil fill cap/dipstick and push firmly into
place.
10. Test run the engine to check for leaks. Stop the
engine, allow a minute for the oil to drain down, and
recheck the level on the dipstick. Add more oil, as
necessary, so the oil level is up to but not over the "F"
mark on the dipstick.
A To prevent extensive engine wear or damage, always
maintain the proper oil level in the crankcase. Never
operate the engine with the oil level below the "L" mark
or over the "F" mark on the dipstick.
(1) Engine oil filter cartridge
[T2080, T2380]
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.
Tighten 13.6 N-m (10 ft. lb.).
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
through the threaded center hole. Stop pouring when
the oil reaches the bottom of the threads. Allow a
minute or two 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.
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 3/4-1 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 leaks. Recheck oil
level before placing the engine into service.
Stop the engine, correct any leaks, and allow a minute
for the oil to drain down, then recheck the level on the
dipstick.
A To prevent extensive engine wear or 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 cartridge (A) "MOUNTING SURFACE"