Replacing The Fuel Filter; Cleaning The Water Separator; Lubricating The Grease Fitting Of Front Wheel Hub [2Wd] - Kubota MX Series Operator's Manual

SERVICE EVERY 400 HOURS
Run the engine at medium speed for a few
minutes to prevent damage to the transmission.

4. Replacing the fuel filter

1. Remove the fuel filter.
2. Put a film of clean fuel on the rubber seal of the
new filter.
3. Tighten the fuel filter quickly until it contacts the
mounting surface.
4. Tighten the fuel filter by hand an additional 1/2 turn
only.
(1) Fuel filter
5. Bleed the fuel system.
(See How to purge air from the fuel on page 151)
(1) Fuel shutoff-valve

5. Cleaning the water separator

This job should not be performed in the field, but in a
clean place.
1. Disconnect the connector of water sensor.
2. Close the fuel shutoff-valve.
3. Loosen the cup and remove it, then rinse the inside
with kerosene.
MX5400,MX6000
(A) Close
(B) Open
4. Remove the element and dip it in the kerosene to
rinse.
IMPORTANT :
• If a fuel element is broken, replace it with
new one.
5. After cleaning, reassemble the water separator,
keeping out dust and dirt.
6. Connect the connector of water sensor.
(1) O ring
(2) Element
(3) Element cup
(4) Red float
7. Bleed the fuel system.
(See How to purge air from the fuel on page 151)
IMPORTANT :
• If the water separator and/or fuel filter is not
well maintained, the supply pump and
injector may be damaged earlier than
expected.
6. Lubricating the grease fitting of
front wheel hub [2WD]
1. Detach the front-wheel-hub-cover.
2. Apply the bearing grease to the grease fitting.
(1) Front wheel hub cover
PERIODIC SERVICE
(5) Cup
(6) Drain plug
(7) Water sensor connector
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