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Kubota WG972-GL-E3F — Cleaning Water Jacket and Radiator Interior

Maintenance · Cooling system

For the Kubota WG972-GL-E3F, from the Kubota service manual.

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Before you start

  • Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot.
  • Do not start engine without coolant.

Procedure

  1. Stop the engine and let cool down.
  2. Open the radiator drain plug and remove the radiator cap; open the drain valve of engine body.
  3. After all coolant is drained, close the drain plug.
  4. Fill with clean water and cooling system cleaner.
  5. Follow directions of the cleaner instruction.
  6. After flushing, fill with clean water and anti-freeze until the coolant level is just below the port. Install the radiator cap securely.
  7. Fill with coolant up to FULL mark on the recovery tank.
  8. Start and operate the engine for few minutes.
  9. Stop the engine and let cool. Check coolant level and add if necessary.

Specs & values

  • Anti-freeze mixing ratio must be less than 50 %

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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