Reelmaster 7000 Page 3 -- 5 Kubota Diesel Engine
Removal (Fig. 1)
1. Park machine on a level surface, lower cutting units,
stop engine, apply parking brake and remove key from
the ignition switch.
2. Raise and support hood.
3. Remove air cleaner components as needed using
Figure 1 as a guide.
Installation (Fig. 1)
IMPORTANT: Any leaks in the air filter system will
cause serious engine damage. Make sure that all air
cleaner components are in good condition and are
properly secured during assembly.
1. Assemble air filter system usingFigure 1as a guide.
A. If service indicator (item 12) was removed from
air cleaner housing, apply thread sealant to adapter
threads before installing adapter and indicator to
housing. Install adapter so that grooves in adapter
hex and adapter filter element are installed toward
service indicator (Fig. 3).Torque indicator from 12 to
15 in--lb (1.4 to 1.6 N--m).
B. Orientate vacuator valve on air cleaner cover to-
ward ground.
C. Installaircleanersoaircleaner strap(item9)isas
close as possible to air cleaner cover.
D. Make sure that air cleaner hose (item 24) does
not contact engine valve cover or other engine com-
ponents.Tomodifyclearance, moveand/orrotateair
cleaner body in air cleaner strap. Verify that tabs in
strap mesh fully with slots in air cleaner body.
2. After air cleaner installation is completed, lower and
secure hood.
Figure 2
1. Air cleaner housing
2. Safety filter element
3. Air filter element
4. Air cleaner cover
5. Vacuator valve
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3
2
4
5
Figure 3
1. Air cleaner assembly
2. Service indicator
3. Adapter
4. Groove
5. Filter element
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3
2
4
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Kubota
Diesel Engine