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Kubota — Injection Timing Adjustment

Adjustments · Injection Pump

From a Kubota service manual covering: Hurth HBW 100, Hurth HBW 125, Hurth HBW 150, Hurth HBW 250, Hurth HBW 35, Hurth HBW 50, M-25XPB, M-35B, M-40B. Check it applies to your exact model before use.

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Procedure

  1. Remove injection lines.
  2. Remove injection pump side cover, push in control rack by 0.2 in. (5 mm) and hold.
  3. Turn flywheel counterclockwise until fuel flows from delivery valve holder.
  4. Continue turning flywheel slowly, stop when fuel level at delivery valve holder begins to increase.
  5. Check if 'FI' mark (or timing angle lines) aligns with punch mark.
  6. If timing out of adjustment, readjust with shims.

Specs & values

  • Shim A (two holes): 0.0079 in. (0.20 mm)
  • Shim B (one hole): 0.0098 in. (0.25 mm)
  • Shim C (without a hole): 0.0118 in. (0.30 mm)
  • Shim 0.0059 in. (0.15 mm) changes timing approx. 1.5° (0.026 rad.)

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.

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