PERIODIC SERVICE
32
DAILY CHECK
To prevent trouble from occurring, it is important to know
the condition of the machine. Check it before starting.
To avoid serious injury:
A
Be sure to check and service the machine on a
level surface with the engine shut off, the key
removed and the parking brake securely set or
chock the rear wheels.
B
Checking Engine Oil Level
To avoid serious injury:
A
Always stop the engine and remove the key
before checking oil.
1. Check engine oil before starting and 5 minutes or more
after the engine has stopped.
2. Wipe dipstick area clean.
3. To check the oil level, remove the dipstick, wipe it
clean, replace it, and draw it out again. Check to see
that the oil level is between the 2 notches.
4. Add new oil to the prescribed level at the oil port if
necessary.
[Z122E, Z125E]
[Z121S, Z125S]
5. When using a different brand or viscosity oil from the
previous one, remove all of the old oil and oil filter.
Never mix 2 different types of oil.
6. Use the proper Engine Oil SAE according to the
ambient temperatures. (See "LUBRICANTS AND
FUEL" in "MAINTENANCE" section.)
No.
Check item
Ref.
Page
Walking
around the
machine
1
Damage of machine body, tightness
of all bolts, nuts and pins, etc.
-
2
Fuel and oil leak
-
3
Tire pressure, wear and damage
4
Engine oil level
5
Fuel level
6
Air intake screen
7
Transaxle fluid level
8
Air cleaner (precleaner element)
9
Machine body cleaning
-
10
Clean area around muffler and
engine controls.
-
Mower
1
Check all hardware.
-
2
Make sure all pins are in place
-
3
Mower deck cleaning
-
4
Make sure blade bolts are tight
5
Blades and belt wear or damage
While sitting in
the operator's
seat
1
Motion control lever
-
2
Parking brake
-
3
Other movable parts
Turning the
key switch
"ON"
1
Headlight (if equipped)
Starting the
engine
1
Color of the exhaust fumes
-
2
Check for abnormal noise and
vibration.
-
3
Safety systems.
If either of these do not operate
properly, contact your local KUBOTA
Dealer immediately.
Others
1
Check the areas where previous
trouble was experienced.
-
(1) Engine oil port
(2) Oil level dipstick
(A) "UPPER LEVEL"
(B) "LOWER LEVEL"
(1) Engine oil port
(2) Oil level dipstick
(A) "UPPER LEVEL"
(B) "LOWER LEVEL"
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