Kubota — Cleaning Air Cleaner Element
Maintenance
From a Kubota operator's 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 / D722 engine, Kubota Z482 engine
Before you start
- Be sure to stop the engine before cleaning air filter element.
- Never apply oil to the dry type air cleaner.
Procedure
- Open the evacuator valve once a week or daily in dusty conditions.
- Wipe the inside of the air cleaner clean with cloth if dirty or wet.
- Blow compressed air from the inside under 205 kPa (2.1 kgf/cm2, 30 psi).
- If carbon or oil adheres, soak in detergent 15 minutes, wash, rinse and dry.
- After drying, inspect the inside of the element with a light for damage.
- Replace the primary element every year or every 6 cleanings.
- Replace the secondary element when the primary element is replaced.
Tools required
Tool links are Amazon searches (affiliate links); manufacturer special tools may only be available from a dealer.
Specs & values
- 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 engine →
Source: Kubota operator's 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.