Groundsmaster 4300--D Page 3 -- 13 Kubota Diesel Engine
Removal (Fig. 9)
1. Park machine on a level surface, lower cutting
decks, stop engi ne and remove key from the ignition
switch. Chock wheels to keep the machine from moving.
2. Open and support hood.
3. Disconnect negative (--) cable and then positive (+)
cable from the battery.
CAUTION
Do not open radiator cap or drain coolant if the
radiator or engine is hot. P ressurized, hot cool-
ant can escape and cause burns.
Ethylene--glycol antifreeze is poisonous. Dis-
pose of coolant properly, or store it in a properly
labeled container away from children and pets.
4. Drain coolant from radiator (see Radiator Removal
in this section).
5. Remove air cleaner from machine (see Air Cleaner
Removal in this section).
6. Remove exhaust system from machine (see Ex-
haust System Removal in this section).
7. Remove throttle cable from injector pump (Fig. 10):
A. Remove cap screw that secures throttle cable
end to swivel in speed control lever.
B. Loosen throttle cable clamp and remove cable
from clamp. Slide throttle cable end from swivel.
C. Position throttle cable away from the engine.
8. Disconnect hoses from engine:
A. Loosen clamps and remove upper and lower ra-
diator hoses from the engine.
B. At injector pump, loosen hose clamp and discon-
nect supply fuel hose from the injector pump fitting
(Fig. 11).
C. Loosen hose clamp and disconnect fuel return
hose from front injector body (Fig. 11).
D. Plug disconnected hoses andengine openings to
prevent leakage and contamination. Position discon-
nected hoses away from engine.
Figure 10
1. Throttle cable end
2. Swivel
3. Cable clamp
3
1
2
Figure 11
1. Fuel return hos e
2. Fuel supply hose
3. Fuel/water filter
2
1
3
Figure 12
1. Negative battery cable 2. Wire harness ground
2
1
Kubota Diesel
Engine
