Kubota
Diesel Engine
Reelmaster 5500-D
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Kubota Diesel Engine
Removal
1. Park machine on a level surface, lower cutting units,
stop engine, engage parking brake, and remove key
from the ignition switch.
2. Open engine hood on the machine.
3. Remove front housing screen from the radiator sup-
port. Disconnect hose from the vent tube.
CAUTION
Do not open radiator cap or drain coolant if the
radiator or engine is hot. Pressurized, hot cool-
ant can escape and cause burns. Ethylene-gly-
col antifreeze is poisonous. Dispose of coolant
properly, or store it in a properly labeled contain-
er away from children and pets.
4. Drain radiator into a suitable container using the ra-
diator drain. Disconnect all hoses from the radiator.
5. Lift both oil coolers from the radiator support.
6. Remove the fan shroud and driveline hoop.
7. Remove the fuel filter mounting screw from the lower
radiator shield. Disconnect any fuel lines that pass
through the lower radiator shield.
DANGER
Because diesel fuel is highly flammable, use cau-
tion when storing or handling it. Do not smoke
while servicing fuel lines.
8. Remove four cap screws, flat washers and lock
washers securing the radiator support to the frame. Pull
radiator and support from the frame.
9. Plug any openings to prevent contamination.
Installation
1. Remove any plugs used during the removal proce-
dure.
2. Position radiator and support to the frame. Secure
radiator support and radiator to the frame with four lock
washers, flat washers, and cap screws.
3. Connect any fuel lines previously removed. Reinstall
fuel filter.
4. Attach both oil coolers, fan shroud, and driveline
hoop to the radiator.
5. Connect hose to the vent tube.
6. Connect all remaining hoses to the radiator.
7. Make sure radiator drain is closed. Fill radiator with
fluid (see Check Cooling System).
8. Install front housing screen to the radiator support.
9. Bleed air from fuel system (see Bleed Fuel System).
10.Close engine hood to the machine.
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