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Reelmaster 7000 Page 3 -- 7 Kubota Diesel Engine
Removal (Fig. 4)
CAUTION
The muffler and exhaust pipe may be hot. To
avoid possible burns, allow t he engine and ex-
haust system to cool before working on the muf -
fler.
1. Park machine on a level surface, lower cutting units,
stop engine, engage parking brake and remove key
from the ignition switch.
2. Raise and support hood.
3. Remove muffler and/or muffler bracket from the en-
gine as necessary using Figure 4 as a guide.
Installation (Fig. 4)
IMPORTANT: If exhaust studs were removed from
engine cylinder head, thoroughly clean threads in
head and apply Loctite #277 (or equivalent) to stud
threads before installing studs into head.
NOTE: Make sure muffler flange and exhaust manifold
sealing surfaces are free of debris or damage that may
prevent a tight seal.
1. Install new exhaust gasket if original gasket is dam-
aged or torn.
IMPORTANT: Failure to follow the suggested muf-
fler fastenersequence may resultin premature muf-
fler failure.
2. Installexhaustsystem componentsto theengine us-
ing Figure 4as a guide. Hand tightenall exhaust system
fasteners before fully tightening any fastener.
3. Tailpipeshouldhaveequalclearancebetweenframe
and engine after installation.
4. Afterexhaust systeminstallation iscompleted, lower
and secure hood.
Kubota
Diesel Engine