Kubota KX040-4 Maintenance Schedule

Kubota KX040-4 maintenance — the short answer

Kubota KX040-4 maintenance schedule by engine hours

IntervalServiceDetails
Every 50 hoursFuel Tank and Water Separator DrainDrain the fuel tank and check/drain the water separator of water and sediment.
Every 50 hoursBattery Condition CheckCheck the battery condition indicator; recharge if black, replace if white.
Every 50 hoursGreasing Swing Bearing TeethPump grease into the swing bearing teeth at each 90-degree position of the swing frame, approx. 50 g per position.
Every 200 hoursV-Belt Tension Check/AdjustCheck V-belt (fan belt) tension daily; adjust deflection to 7-9 mm every 200 hours.
Every 200 hoursRadiator Hoses and Clamps CheckCheck coolant hose connections and clamps for looseness or leaks, every 200 hours or every 6 months, whichever comes first.
Every 200 hoursAir Filter Outer Element CleanRemove and clean the outer air filter element; clean more often in dusty conditions and replace if very dirty. Registered emission-related part.
Every 200 hoursGreasing Swing Ball BearingGrease the swing ball bearing through the central nipple at each 90-degree position of the swing frame.
Every 200 hoursEvacuator Valve CleanOpen the evacuator valve to remove large particles of dust and dirt.
Every 200 hoursDPF Muffler CheckCheck that nothing flammable is deposited around the DPF muffler.
Every 200 hoursFuel Line and Intake Air Line CheckCheck that fuel and intake air line hoses and clamps are tight and undamaged.
Every 200 hoursAC Air Filter CleanOpen the cover and clean the air-conditioner air filter with compressed air from the opposite direction of normal air flow.
Every 200 hoursAC Condenser CleanCheck that the air-conditioner condenser is clean and free of debris.
Every 500 hoursEngine Oil ChangeChange the engine oil while warm and drain fully. Change is due every 500 hours, or every 1 year if service hours are less than 500.
Every 500 hoursEngine Oil Filter Cartridge ReplaceReplace the engine oil filter cartridge at the same time as the oil change, every 500 hours or every 1 year if service hours are less than 500.
Every 500 hoursFan Belt ReplaceReplace the fan belt if worn out, cracked, or torn.
Every 500 hoursFuel Filter Cartridge ReplaceReplace the fuel filter cartridge with the filter wrench and purge air from the fuel system afterward. Registered emission-related part.
Every 500 hoursDrive Unit Oil ChangeChange drive unit gear oil; first change after 50 hours as break-in service, then every 500 hours or at least once a year.
Every 1,000 hoursHydraulic Oil ChangeDrain and refill the hydraulic tank oil, including replacement of the suction filter in the hydraulic tank.
Every 1,000 hoursHydraulic Suction Filter Element ReplaceDetach and replace the suction filter in the hydraulic tank during the hydraulic oil change.
Every 1,000 hoursHydraulic Return Filter Element ReplaceTake the return filter out of the tank and replace it with a new one; also replace the breather filter under the cover at the same time.
Every 1,000 hoursHydraulic Pilot Filter Element ReplaceRemove the pilot filter case from the head cover and replace the element and O-ring.
Every 1,000 hoursAir Filter Outer Element ReplaceRemove and replace the outer air filter element with a new one. Registered emission-related part.
Every 1,000 hoursAir Filter Inner Element ReplaceReplace the inner air filter element; do not remove it during routine outer-element cleaning.
Every 1,000 hoursAC Air Filter ReplaceReplace the air-conditioner air filter if it is very dirty. Table lists no specific reference page for this measure.
Every 1,500 hoursInjector Tip CheckHave the injector tip checked by an authorized Kubota dealer.
Every 1,500 hoursOil Separator Element and O-Ring ReplaceReplace the oil separator element and O-ring; wipe oil and carbon from the case with a clean rag.
Every 1,500 hoursEGR Cooler CheckHave the EGR cooler checked by an authorized Kubota dealer.
Every 2,000 hoursAlternator and Starter Motor CheckContact your Kubota dealer to check the alternator and starter motor.
Every 3,000 hoursEGR System CheckHave the EGR system checked by an authorized Kubota dealer.
Every 3,000 hoursTurbocharger CheckHave the turbocharger checked by an authorized Kubota dealer.
Every 3,000 hoursDPF CleanHave the DPF cleaned by an authorized Kubota dealer using specialized equipment; do not attempt to disassemble, shake, or heat it.

Kubota KX040-4 specifications

Kubota KX040-4 items without a fixed hour interval