Kubota — Checking Air Cleaner Element
Maintenance
From a Kubota service manual covering: GL 11000, GL 7000, GL 9000, GL11000, GL11000-STD, GL11000-USA, GL6000, GL6000-AUS, GL6000-STD, GL7000, GL7000-STD, GL7000-USA…. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Kubota GL 11000, Kubota GL 7000, Kubota GL 9000, Kubota GL11000-STD, Kubota GL11000-USA, Kubota GL6000, Kubota GL6000-AUS, Kubota GL6000-STD, Kubota GL7000-STD, Kubota GL7000-USA, Kubota Z482-E2B-SEC-2 engine, Kubota Z482-E2B-SEC-3 engine
Before you start
- Do not run the engine with filter element removed.
- Never apply oil to the dry element.
Procedure
- Remove the air cleaner element.
- Use clean dry compressed air on the inside of the element.
- Maintain reasonable distance between the nozzle and the filter.
- Refit the dust cup with arrow upright.
Tools required
- Compressed air Amazon
Tool links are Amazon searches (affiliate links); manufacturer special tools may only be available from a dealer.
Specs & values
- Compressed air pressure under 205 kPa (2.1 kgf/cm2, 30 psi)
Full service-parts list: Kubota GL 11000 →, Kubota GL 7000 →, Kubota GL 9000 →, Kubota GL11000-STD →, Kubota GL11000-USA →, Kubota GL6000 →, Kubota GL6000-AUS →, Kubota GL6000-STD →, Kubota GL7000-STD →, Kubota GL7000-USA →, Kubota Z482-E2B-SEC-2 engine →
Source: Kubota service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.