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MAINTENANCE
ENGLISH
LUBRICANTS AND FUEL
Note
*1 Oil amount when the oil level is at the upper level of the oil level gauge.
A
To prevent serious damage to hydraulic systems, use only KUBOTA genuine fluid or its equivalent.
C
Engine Oil:
A
Oil used in the engine should have an American Petroleum Institute (API) service classification and proper SAE
Engine Oil according to the ambient temperatures as shown above.
A
Indicated capacity of oil is manufacture's estimate.
C
Transmission oil:
A
Indicated capacity of oil is manufacture's estimate.
C
Fuel:
A
Clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline.
A
A minimum of 87 octane / 87AKI (90 RON).
A
Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol (ethyl or grain alcohol) or up to 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) by volume
is acceptable.
A
Do not use unapproved gasoline, such as E85. Do not mix oil in gasoline or modify the engine to run on alternate
fuels. This will damage the engine components and
void the engine warranty
.
A
High Altitude:
This engine may require a high altitude carburetor kit to ensure correct engine operation at altitudes above 3300 ft.
(1006 meters). Operation without this kit will cause decreased performance, increased fuel consumption, and
increased emissions.
This engine should be operated in its original configuration below 3300 ft. (1006 meters) as damage may occur if
high altitude carburetor kit is installed and operated below 3300 ft. (1006 meters).
A
Indicated capacity of fuel is manufacture's estimate.
Place
Capacities
Lubricants
Z724X
Z726X
Fuel
44 L (11.6 U.S. gals.)
Automobile unleaded or regular gasoline
Unleaded gasoline 87 octane or higher
Engine crankcase
2.1 L (2.2 U.S.qts.)*1 2.3 L (2.4 U.S.qts.)*1
Engine oil: API service
Classification SF, SG, SH, SJ or SL
Above 20
(68
)...SAE40
Between 0
(32
) to 35
(86
)...SAE30
Between -20
(-4
) to 35
(86
)...SAE10W-30
Below 0
(32
)...SAE5W-20
Transmission case with filter,
hose and tank (RH & LH)
6.0 L (6.3 U.S.qts.)
Castrol Syntec 5W-50, or
Valvoline Premium Blue Extreme Diesel 5W-40, or
Kubota Genuine Lubricating Oil 5W-40
Greasing
No. of greasing points
Capacity
Type of grease
Front axle
2
Until grease overflows
Multipurpose EP2 Grease
(NLGI Grade No.2)
Front wheel
2
Mower lift links
5
Moderate amount
Cutting height cam
1
Seat adjuster
2
[MOWER]
Until grease overflows
Belt tension pivot
1
Crank shaft
1
Moderate amount
Copper Based Anti - Seize
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