Kubota — Cleaning Secondary Air Filter Element
Maintenance · air cleaner
From a Kubota operator's manual covering: GL 11000, GL 7000, GL 9000, GL11000, GL11000-STD, GL11000-USA, GL11000-USA/-USA-TM/-STD, GL6000, GL6000-AUS, GL6000-STD, GL7000, GL7000-STD…. 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 Z482 engine, Kubota D722 engine
Procedure
- Open the evacuator valve weekly (or daily in dusty conditions).
- Wipe the inside air cleaner clean if dirty or wet.
- Blow compressed air from the inside, turning the element, at under 205 kPa (30 psi).
- For carbon/oil, soak element in detergent 15 minutes, wash several times, rinse, and dry naturally.
- Inspect the element with a light for damage after drying.
- Replace the primary element every year or every 6 cleanings; replace the secondary element at the same time.
Specs & values
- Air pressure not to exceed 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 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.