3. Checking transmission fluid level
WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
• Allow the transmission case to cool down
sufficiently when cleaning its surface.
1. Park the machine on a flat surface, lower the
implement to the ground and shut off the engine
and remove the key.
Allow the machine to idle for 1 to 3 minutes, and
then check fluid.
2. Raise and lock the operator's seat.
3. To check the oil level, draw out the dipstick, wipe it
clean, replace it, and draw it out again. Check to
see that the oil level lies between the 2 notches.
If the level is too low, add the new oil to the
prescribed level at the oil inlet.
(See LUBRICANTS, FUEL AND COOLANT on
page 57.)
(1) Oil level dipstick
(2) Oil plug and breather cup
(A) Oil level is acceptable within
this range.
NOTE :
• If oil level is low, do not run engine.
4. Checking coolant level
WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
• Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine
is hot. Then loosen cap slightly to the stop to
relieve any excess pressure before removing
cap completely.
Check the coolant level daily for both the radiator and
the recovery tank before starting engine.
1. Remove the radiator cap and check to see that the
coolant level is just below the fill port.
2. Check to see that the coolant level is between the
[FULL]
and
[LOW]
marks of recovery tank.
3. When the coolant level drops due to evaporation,
add water only up to just below the fill port of the
radiator and the full level of the recovery tank.
In case of leakage, add antifreeze and water in the
specified mixing ratio up to the full level.
(See Flushing cooling system and changing coolant
on page 80.)
4. Check radiator hoses for wear, cracks, bubbles or
leaks. If any such are found, repair immediately.
(See Replacing radiator hose on page 83.)
5. Set the direction of the recovery tank cap outlet at
left front (45°). Set the bottom tip of the hose
between front side of radiator hose and inner side
of the frame. (This will prevent the hose from pulling
down and open the recovery tank cap.)
(1) Recovery tank
(2) Radiator cap
(3) Drain plug
(4) Recovery tank cap
(5) Radiator hose
(6) Frame
(A) [FULL]
(B) [LOW]
(C) 45°
IMPORTANT :
• Start engine with the hood closed.
• If the radiator cap has to be removed, follow
the caution above and securely retighten the
cap.
• Use clean, distilled water and antifreeze to
fill the radiator and the recovery tank.
• If water should leak, consult your local
KUBOTA Dealer.
5. Checking and cleaning radiator
screen and hood screen
WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
• Be sure to stop the engine and remove the key
before checking and cleaning.
• Engine components can get extremely hot from
operation. To prevent severe burns, do not
touch these areas while the engine is running,
or immediately after it is turned off.
PERIODIC SERVICE
LUBRICANTS, FUEL AND COOLANT
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ZD1211,ZD1221
