Kubota — Long term storage
Maintenance · Generator
From a Kubota owner'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
- DO NOT clean the machine with engine running.
- When storing the generator just after running, let the engine cool off.
Procedure
- Remove dirty engine coolant, fill with new coolant and run the engine for about 5 minutes.
- Remove dirty engine oil, fill with new oil and run the engine for about 5 minutes.
- Check all the bolts and nuts and tighten if necessary.
- Remove the battery, adjust the electrolyte level, recharge it and store in a dry and dark place.
- Run the engine for about 5 minutes under no load every 2 to 3 months.
- Store the generator in a flat place and remove the key.
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 owner'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.