SECTION A

ENGINE: KUBOTA
Contents

Page No.

Machine / Engine Type Table

A.3

Kubota Technical Data - V2203-B

A.3

Engine Maintenance Chart - V2203-B

Recommended Fluids

A.4
A.4

Machine / Engine Type Table

A.5

Kubota Technical Data - V2203M-T

A.5

Engine Maintenance Chart - V2203M-T

Recommended Fluids

A.6
A.7

Cooling System
Cooling System
Thermostats Valve Opening Temperature
Fan Belt Tension
Checking Fan Belt Damage
Recommended Fluids

A.7 - A.10
A.7
A.8
A.9
A.9
A.10

Radiator & Radiator Cap

Radiator Water Leakage
Radiator Cap Air Leakage

A.11
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Lubrication System
Oil Filter Cartridge

A.12
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Lubrication Oil Flows

Engine Oil Flow

A.13
A.13

Oil Pressure Switch

A.14

Checking Engine Oil Pressure

Fuel System

A.15
A.15

Glow Plugs & Cylinder Heads

Glow Plug
Cylinder Heads

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ENGINE: KUBOTA
Contents

Page No.

Valve Clearance - V2203-B

A.17

Valve Clearance - V2203M-T

A.18

Trouble Shooting

A.19 - A.21

Torque Figures - V2203-B

A.22

Torque Figures - V2203M-T

A.23 - A.24

Special Tools
Flywheel Puller
Special-Use Puller Set
Valve Cutter Set
Diesel Engine Compression Tester
Oil Pressure Test
Connecting Rod Alignment Tool
Press Gauge
Red Check

A.25 - A.27
A.25
A.25
A.25
A.26
A.26
A.26
A.27
A.27

Trouble Shooting

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Machine/Engine Type Table

Before working on an engine, make the machine safe to work on.
Machine Code

Engine

950

V2203-B

994 / 653

V2003M-T

Kubota Technical Data

V2203-B

Thermostat Temperature
Opening:

Completely open:

82C(180F)
95C(203F)

Radiator Cap Pressure

1.1 Bar
15 psi

Injector Pressure

150 Bar
2133 psi

Fan Belt Tension

7 - 9 mm (0.28-0.35)
10 kgf (22lbf)

Deflection:
Force:

Valve Clearance (cold)

0.15 mm
0.006

Oil Pressure - idle

0.5 Bar
7.0 psi

Oil Pressure - Rated speed

2.5-4.5 Bar
36-64 psi

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Engine Maintenance Chart - V2203

To maintain long-lasting and safe engine performance, make it a rule to carry out regular inspections by following the
table below.

SERVICE INTERVAL

ITEM
EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY


50hrs 100hrs 150hrs 400hrs 800hrs 1000hrs THREE ONE
TWO


MONTHS YEAR YEARS

Checking fuel pipes and clamps

Changing engine oil

Cleaning air filter element

Cleaning fuel filter

Checking fan belt tension and damage

Checking water pipes and clamps
Changing oil filter cartridge

Changing fuel filter element

Cleaning radiator interior

Changing radiator cleaner and coolant

Changing air filter element
Checking valve clearance

Checking nozzle injection pressure

Changing water pipes and clamps
Changing fuel pipes and clamps

* Change engine oil after the first 50 hours of operation.

CAUTION

When Changing or inspecting, be sure to level and stop the engine, and apply parking brake.

Recommended Fluids
OIL TYPE
Engine oil should be MIL-L-46152 / MIL-L-2104C or have properties of API classification cc/cd grades.
Change the type of engine oil according to the ambient temperature.

Above 25C (77F)

0C to 25C (32-77F)
Below 0C (32F)

-
-
-

SAE 30 or 10W-30
SAE 20 or 10W-30
SAE 10W or 10W-30

ANTIFREEZE
Antifreeze should always be mixed with water at a 50% mixture for general purposes.
Antifreeze is poisonous and can cause irreversible nervous system damage if ingested.

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Machine/Engine Type Table

Before working on an engine, make the machine safe to work on.
Machine Code

Engine

950

V2203-B

994 / 653

V2003M-T

Kubota Technical Data

V2003M-T

Thermostat Temperature
Opening:

Completely open:

69C(162F)
88C(185F)

Radiator Cap Pressure

0.9 Bar
13 psi

Injector Pressure

150 Bar
2133 psi

Fan Belt Tension

7 - 9 mm (0.28-0.35)
10 kgf (22lbf)

Deflection:
Force:

Valve Clearance (cold)

0.18 - 0.22 mm
0.0071 - 0.0087

Oil Pressure - idle

1.0 Bar
14 psi

Oil Pressure - Rated speed

3.0-4.5 Bar
42-64 psi

CAUTION

When Changing or inspecting, be sure to level and stop the engine, and apply parking brake.

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Engine Maintenance Chart - V2003M-T

To maintain long-lasting and safe engine performance, make it a rule to carry out regular inspections by following the
table below.

ITEM

50hrs 100hrs 150hrs

200hrs

SERVICE INTERVAL

400hrs 500hrs 1 or 2 1 Year 800hrs 1500hrs 3000hrs 2yrs

Mths

Checking fuel hoses &

clamps

Changing engine oil

(1) Oil pan depth (90mm)
(2) Oil pan depth (124mm)
Cleaning air filter element
(replace after cleaning x 6)
Cleaning fuel filter
(Element type)

Checking battery electrolyte

level
Checking fan belt tension
and damage

Replacing oil filter cartridge

(1) Oil pan depth (90mm)
(2) Oil pan depth (124mm)
Cleaning radiator hoses &
clamp bands
*Checking intake air line
Replacing fuel filter
cartridge

Cleaning water jacket &

radiator interior
Replacing fan belt

Recharging battery

*Replacing air cleaner

element

Checking valve clearance

*Checking injection nozzle

condition
*Checking turbocharger

*Checking injection pump

*Replacing intake air line
Replacing battery

Replacing radiator hoses &

clamp bands
*Replacing fuel hoses &
clamps

Changing radiator coolant

Change engine oil and replace oil filter cartridge after the first 50 hours of operation.
The items listed above (* marked) are registered as emission related critical parts by KUBOTA in the U.S. EPA nonroad emission regulation. As the engine owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance
on the engine according to the above instruction.
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Cooling System
The cooling system consists of a radiator (1) (not included in the basic engine), centrifugal water pump (4), suction fan
(2) and thermostat (3). The water is cooled through the radiator core, and the fan set behind the radiator pulls cooling
air through the core to improve cooling. The water pump sucks the cooled water, forces it into the cylinder block and
draws out the hot water. Then the cooling is repeated. Furthermore, to control temperature of water, a thermostat is
provided in the system. When the thermostat opens, the water moves directly to the radiator, but when it closes, the water
moves towards the water pump through the bypass between thermostat and water pump. The opening temperature of
thermostat is approx. 82C (180F).

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)

Radiator
Suction Fan
Thermostat
Water Pump
Cylinder Head
Cylinder Block

The thermostat maintains the cooling water at correct temperature. KUBOTAS engine uses a wax pellet type thermostat. Wax is enclosed in the pellet. The wax is solid at low temperatures, but turns liquid at high temperatures,
expands and opens the valve.
a

At low temperatures (lower then 82C (180F)). As the

thermstat is closed, cooling water circulates in the engine
through the water return pipe without running to the radiator.
Air in the water jacket escapes to the radiator side through leak
hole (6) of the thermostat.

At high temperatures (higher then 82C (180F)). When the

temperature of cooling water exceeds 82C (180F), wax in the
pellet turns liquid and expands. Because the spindle (4) is
fixed, the pellet (3) is lowered, the valve (2) is separated from
the seat (1), and then cooling water is sent to the radiator.

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(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)

Seat
Valve
Pellet
Spindle
Synthetic Rubber
Leak Hole
Wax (solid)
Wax (liquid)

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Cooling System
Thermostats Valve Opening Temperature
1 Push down the thermostat valve and insert a string between the valve and valve seat.
2 Place the thermostat and a thermometer in a container with water and gradually heat the water.
3 Hold the string to suspend the thermostat in the water. When the water temperature rises, the thermostat valve
will open, allowing it to fall down from the string. Read the temperature at the moment on the thermometer.
4 Continue heating the water and read the temperature when the valve has risen by about 6mm (0.236 in.).
5 If the measurement is not acceptable, replace the thermostat.

Thermostats valve opening

temperature

Factory spec. 80.5 to 83.5C

176.9 to 182.3F

Temperature at which
Factory spec. 95C
thermostat completely opens
203F

Danger, hot or boiling water can seriously scald and burn.

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Fan Belt
Fan Belt Tension
1 Press the fan belt between fan pulley and pulley with your finger
at force of 10 kgf (98N, 22 lbs).
Check if the fan belt deflection is 7 to 9 mm (0.28 to 0.35 in.).
2 If the deflection is not within the factory specifications, adjust
with the tension pulley adjusting nut.

Checking Fan Belt Damage

1 Check the fan belt for damage.
2 Check if the fan belt is worn and sunk in the pulley groove.
3 Replace the fan belt if the belt is damaged or nearly worn out and
deeply sunk into the pulley groove
4 Replace cracked or de-laminating belts.

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Recommended Fluids
OIL TYPE
Engine oil should be CF-4, CG-4 for low sulphur fuel on-road engines or have properties of API classification cc/
cd grades. When an off-road vehicle engine runs on high sulphur fuel, it is advisable to use CF, CD or CE lubricating oil with a high total base number.
Change the type of engine oil according to the ambient temperature.

Above 25C (77F)
-
SAE 30 or 10W-30

0C to 25C (32-77F)
-
SAE 20 or 10W-30

Below 0C (32F)
-
SAE 10W or 10W-30
ANTIFREEZE
Antifreeze should always be mixed with water at a 50% mixture for general purposes.
Antifreeze is poisonous and can cause irreversible nervous system damage if ingested.

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Radiator & Radiator Cap

The radiator cap is for sustaining the internal pressure of the
cooling system at the specified level 88 kPa (0.9 kgf/cm2, 13psi)
when the engine is in operation. The cap consists of a pressure
valve (1) a vacuum valve (2), valve springs, gasket, etc. Cooling water
is pressurised by thermal expansion of steam, and as its boiling
temperature rises, generation of air bubbles will be suppressed.
(Air bubbles in cooling water lowers the cooling effect)

(A)

(A) When radiator internal pressure is high.

(B) When radiator internal pressure is negative.

(B)

(1) Pressure Valve

(2) Vacuum Valve

Radiator Water Leakage

1 Pour a specified amount of water into the radiator.
2 Set a radiator tester (Code No. 07909-31551). Increase
water pressure to the specified pressure of 1.4 kgf/cm2
(137 kPa, 20 psi).
3 Check each section for water leakage.
4 When water leakage is excessive, replace the radiator.
If water leakage is caused by a small pinhole, correct
the radiator with radiator cement.

Radiator Cap Air Leakage

1 Set a radiator tester (Code No. 07909-31551) to the radiator cap.
2 Apply the specified pressure of 0.9 kgf/cm2 (98.1 kPa, 12.8 psi).
3 Check if the pressure drops to less then 0.6 kgf/cm2
(59 kPa, 9 psi) in 10 seconds.
4 If the pressure is less than the factory specification, replace it.

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Lubrication System
This engines lubricating system consists of oil strainer, oil pump,
relief valve, oil filter cartridge and oil switch. The oil pump sucks
lubricating oil from the oil pan through the oil strainer and the oil flows
down to the filter cartridge, where it is further filtered. Then the oil is
forced to crankshaft, connecting rods, idle gear, camshaft and rocker
arm shaft to lubricate each part. The crankshaft can cause splash
lubrication for some of the lower engine part.

(A)
(B)
(C)

(D)
(E)
(F)

Oil Pump
Oil Strainer
Rocker Arm and
Rocker Arm Shaft
Piston
Camshaft
Oil Filter Cartridge
and Relief Valve

Oil Filter Cartridge

Impurities in engine oil can cause wear and seize components as well
as impairing the physical and chemical properties of the oil itself.
Impurities contained in force-fed engine oil are absorbed on the filter
paper for removal as they pass through the filter element (2). When
the filter element is clogged and the oil pressure in the inlet line builds
up to 98 kPa (1.0 kgf/cm2, 14 psi) more than the outlet line, the bypass
valve (1) opens and the oil flows from inlet to outlet bypassing the
filter element.
(1) Bypass valve
(2) Filter element

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Lubrication Oil Flows

Engine Oil Flow

(1) Oil Pan
(2) Oil Strainer
(3) Oil Pump
(4) Relief Valve
(5) Oil Filter Cartridge
(6) Idle Gear
(7) Main Oil Gallery
(8) Main bearing

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(9) Big End

(17) Camshaft Bearing
(10) Timing Gear
(18) Camshaft
(11) Splash
(19) Drain
(12) Bore
(20) Rocker Arm
(13) Small End
(21) Oil Switch
(14) Piston
(22) Rocker Arm Shaft
(15) Fuel Camshaft
(16) Tappets

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Oil Pressure Switch

1
2
3
4
5
6
7

Terminal
Insulator
Spring
Diaphragm
Contact Rivet
Contact
Oil Switch Body

(A) At Proper Oil Pressure

(B) At Oil Pressures of 49 kPa
(0.5 kgf/cm2, 7 psi) or less

(A)

The oil pressure switch is mounted on the cylinder block, to warn the
operator that the lubricating oil pressure is poor.
If the oil pressure falls below 49 kPa (0.5 kgf/cm2, 7psi), the oil
warning lamp will light up, warning the operator. In this case, stop the
engine immediately and check the cause of the pressure drop.

(B)

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Checking Engine Oil Pressure

1 Remove the oil switch and set a pressure tester (Code No. 07916-32031).
2 Start the engine. After warming up, measure the oil pressure of both
speeds.

idling and rated

3 If the oil pressure is less than the allowable limit, checking

the following:

- Engine oil insufficient

- Oil strainer clogged

- Excessive oil clearance of bearing

- Foreign matter in the relief valve

- Oil pump defective

- Oil gallery clogged
Danger - used engine oil contains hydro carbons and cause cancer, please wear suitable protective equipment.

Fuel System
Fuel from the fuel tank (1) passes through the fuel filter (2), and then enters the injection pump (3) after impurities such
as dirt, water, etc. are removed. The fuel pressurised by the injection pump to the opening pressure (13.73 to 14.71 MPa,
140 to 150 kgf/cm2, 1991 to 2062 psi), of the injection nozzle (5) is injected into the combustion chamber.
Part of the fuel fed to the injection nozzle (5) lubricates the moving parts of the plunger inside the nozzle, then returns
to the fuel tank through the fuel overflow pipe (6 ) from the upper part of the nozzle holder.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Fuel Tank
Fuel Filter
Injection Pump
Injection Pipe
Injection Nozzle
Fuel Overflow Pipe
Fuel Feed Pump

Danger - fuel can cause health problems if it comes into contact with skin

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Glow Plugs & Cylinder Heads

Glow Plug
1 Disconnect the leads from the glow plugs.
2 Measure the resistance with a circuit tester across the glow plug
terminal and the housing.
3 If 0 ohm is indicated, the screw at the tip of the glow plug and
the housing are short-circuited. If the reference value is not
indicated, the glow plug is faulty, replace the glow plug.

Cylinder Heads
1 Loosen the pipe band, and remove the water return pipe.
2 Remove the cylinder head screws in the order of (14,18) to (1),
and remove the cylinder head.
3 Remove the cylinder head gasket and O-ring.

(When Reassembling)
- Replace the head gasket with a new one.
- Install the cylinder head, using care not to damage the O-ring.
Tighten the cylinder head screws gradually in the order of (1)
to (14, 18) after applying engine oil.
- Retighten the cylinder head screws after running the engine
for 30 minutes.

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(A) Gear case side

(B) Flywheel side

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Checking Valve Clearance - V-2203-B

!

The valve clearance should be checked and adjusted every 800 hours and
when the engine is cold.
1. Removed the head cover.
2.  Align the 1TC mark on the flywheel housing so that the No.1 piston
comes to the compression top dead centre.

3. Center the following valuve clearnace marked with using a feel

gauge.
Clearance : 0.145 to 0.185 mm (0.0057 to 0.0072 in.)
(When No.1 pistion is compression top dead center position)
Cylinder No.
Intake Valve
Exhaust Valve

No.1
No.2
No.3

No.4

4. If the clearance is not within the factory specifications, adjust with the
adjusting screw.
5. Then turn the flyweel 6.28 rad (360C), and align the 1TC mark on
the flywheel and the edge on the flywheel housing so that the No.1
piston comes to the overlap positions.

6. Check the following valve clearance marked with using a feeler

gauge
(When No.1 pistion is compression top dead center position)
Cylinder No.
No.1
Intake Valve
Exhaust Valve

No.2

No.3

No.4

7. If the clearance is not within the factory specifications adjust with the
adjusting screw with the lock nut.

Note:

After adjusting the valve clearance, secure the adjusting screw

with the lock nut.

(1) Notched Portion

(2) TC Mark Lane
(3) Valve Clearance

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Checking Valve Clearance - V-2003M-T

!

IMPORTANT : Valve clearance must be checked and adjusted when

engine is cold.
1. Removed the head cover.
2. Align the 1TC mark line (3) on the flywheel and projection (2)
on the housing so that the No. 1 piston comes to the compression
or overlap top dead center.
3. Check the following valve clearance (1) marked with
feeler gauge.

using a

4. If the clearance is not within the factory specifications, adjust with

the adjusting screw.
Valve clearance

Factory spec.

0.18 to 0.22mm

0.0071 to 0.0087in

5. The TC marking line on the flywheel is just for No. 1 cylinder.

There is no TC marking for the other cylinders.
6. No. 1 piston comes to the top dead center position when the TC
marking is aligned with the projection (2) in the window on the fly
wheel-housing.

Valve

D1503-M
arrangement
Adjustable
D1703-M
cylinder
D1803-M
location of piston

IN.
EX.
When No. 1 piston
comes to
compression top
dead center
When No. 1 piston
comes to overlap
position

(1) Valve clearance

7.

V2003-M
V2203-M
V2003-M-T
V2403-M
IN.
EX.

No. 1
No. 2
No. 3
No. 4
No. 1
No. 2
No. 3
No. 4

(2) Projection

(3) TC Mark Line

Turn the flywheel 0.26 rad (15) clockwise and counterclockwise

to see if the piston is at the compression top dead center or the
overlap position. Now referring to the tables below, re-adjust
the valve clearance (1). (The piston is at the top dead center
when both the IN. and EX. valves do not move; it is at the overlap
position when both the valves move).

8. Finally turn the flywheel 6.28 rad (360) and align the TC
marking and the projection (2) perfectly. Adjust all the other valve
clearance as required.
9. After turning the flywheel counterclockwise twice or three times,
recheck the valve clearance (1).
NOTE : After adjusting the valve clearance (1), firmly tighten the

lock nut of the adjusting screw.
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Trouble Shooting

SYMPTOM

Engine does not start

Starter does not run.

Engine revolution is not

smooth.

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PROBLEM CAUSE

SOLUTION

No fuel.
Air in the fuel system.
Water in the fuel system.

Replenish fuel.
Vent air.
Change fuel and repair or replace
fuel system.

Fuel pipe clogged.

Fuel Filter clogged.
Excessive high viscosity of fuel or engine oil
at low temperature.
Fuel with low cetane number.
Fuel leak due to loose injection pipe retaining nut.
Incorrect injection timing.
Fuel cam shaft worn.
Injection nozzle clogged.
Injection pump malfunctioning.
Seizure of crankshaft, camshaft, piston, cylinder liner or bearing.
Compression leak from cylinder.

Clean.
Clean or change.
Use the specified fuel or engine oil.

Improper valve timing.

Correct or replace timing gear

Piston ring and liner worn.

Excessive valve clearance.

Replace.
Adjust.

Battery discharge.
Starter malfunctioning.
Key switch malfunctioning.
Wiring disconnected.

Charge.
Repair or replace.
Repair or replace.
Connect.

Fuel filter clogged or dirty.

Air cleaner clogged.
Fuel leak due to loose injection pipe retaining nut.
Injection pump malfunctioning.
Incorrect nozzle opening pressure.
Injection nozzle stuck or clogged.
Fuel over flow pipe clogged.
Governor malfunctioning.

Clean or change.
Clean or change.
Tighten nut.

Use the specified fuel

Tighten nut.
Adjust.
Replace.
Clean.
Repair or replace.
Repair or replace.
Replace head gasket, tighten cylinder head bolt, glow plug and nozzle
holder.

Repair or replace.
Adjust
Repair or replace.
Clean.
Repair.

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Trouble Shooting

SYMPTOM

PROBLEM CAUSE

SOLUTION

Either white or blue exhaust

gas is observed.

Excessive engine oil.

Piston ring and liner worn or stuck.
Incorrect injection timing.
Deficient compression.

Reduce to the specified level.

Repair or replace.
Adjust.
Adjust top clearance.

Either black or dark gray

exhaust gas is observed.

Overload.
Low grade fuel used.
Fuel filter clogged.
Air cleaner clogged.

Lessen the load.

Use the specified fuel.
Clean or change.
Clean or change.

Deficient output.

Incorrect injection timing.

Engines moving parts seem to be seizing.
Uneven fuel injection.
Insufficient fuel available at the filter
Insufficient fuel flow through filter

Adjust.
Repair or replace.
Repair or replace the injection
pump.
Clean out fuel tank
Re-new fuel filter
Repair or replace the nozzle.
Replace head gasket, tighten cylinder
head bolt, glow plug and nozzle holder.

Deficient nozzle injection.

Compression leak.
Excessive lubricant oil consumption.

Piston rings gap facing the same direction.

Oil ring worn or stuck.
Piston ring groove and guide worn.
Crankshaft bearing, and crank pin bearing
worn.

Shift ring gap direction.

Replace.
Replace the piston
Replace.

Fuel mixed into lubricant oil.

Injection pumps plunger worn.

Injection pump broken.

Replace pump element or pump.

Replace.

Water mixed into lubricant

oil.

Head gasket defective.

Cylinder block or cylinder head flawed.

Replace.
Replace.

Low oil pressure.

Engine oil insufficient

Oil strainer clogged.
Relief valve stuck with dirt.
Relief valve spring weaken or broken.
Excessive oil clearance of crankshaft bearing.
Excessive oil clearance of crank pin bearing.
Excessive oil clearance of rocker arm bearing.

Replenish.
Clean.
Clean.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.

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Trouble Shooting

SYMPTOM

PROBLEM CAUSE

SOLUTION

Low oil pressure

Continued....

Oil passage clogged.

Different type of oil.
Oil pump defective.

Clean.
Use the specified type of oil.
Repair or replace.

High oil pressure.

Different type of oil.

Relief valve defective.

Use the specified type of oil.

Replace.

Engine overheated.

Engine oil insufficient.

Fan belt broken or elongated.
Cooling water insufficient.
Radiator net and radiator fin clogged with dust.
Inside of radiator corroded.
Cooling water flow route corroded.
Radiator cap defective.
Overload running.
Head gasket defective.
Incorrect injection timing.
Unsuitable fuel used.

Replenish.
Change or adjust.
Replenish.
Clean.
Clean or replace.
Clean or replace.
Replace.
Loosen the load.
Replace.
Adjust
Use the specified fuel.

Battery quickly discharge.

Battery electrolyte insufficient.

Replenish distilled water and

charge.
Adjust belt tension or charge.
Connect.
Replace.
Replace.
Change.

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Fan belt slips.

Wiring disconnected.
Rectifier defective.
Alternator defective.
Battery defective.

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Torque Figures - V2203-B

(1) Tightening torques for special use screws, bolts and nuts.
NOTE: For * marked screws, bolts and nuts on the table, apply engine oil to their threads and seats before tightening.
After well cleaning its thread and bearing surface, fit a new head bolt (rust-preventive oil applied) without applying
engine oil to it.
When reusing the head bolt, apply engine oil to its thread and bearing surface before fitting it. After installing the engine,
let it run for 30 minutes, and retighten the head bolt. (Before retightening it, loosen it by 30 to 90 degrees).
Item

Size x Pitch

cover cap nuts. M8 x 1.25

* Head
Head bolts M11 x 1.25
* Bearing case bolts 1
M9 x 1.25
* Bearing case bolts 2
M10 x 1.25
* Flywheel bolts
M12 x 1.25
* Connecting rod bolts
* (Non flange bolt)
M8 x 1.0

*
*

(Flange bolt)
Rocker arm bracket nuts
Idle gear shaft bolts
Crankshaft end nut
Crankshaft end bolt (F2803-B)
Glow plugs
Nozzle holder assembly
Oil switch taper screw
Injection pipe retaining nuts

M8 x 1.0
M8 x 1.25
M8 x 1.25
M30 x 1.5
M30 x 1.5
M10 x 1.25
M20 x 1.5
PT 1/8
M12 x 1.5

Nm

kgf m

ft-lbs

6.9 to 8.8
93.1 to 98.0
46.1 to 50.9
68.6 to 73.5
98.0 to 107.8

0.7 to 0.9
9.5 to 10.0
4.7 to 5.2
7.0 to 7.5
10.0 to 11.0

5.1 to 6.5
68.7 to 72.3
34.0 to 37.6
50.6 to 54.2
72.3 to 79.5

36.3 to 41.2
44.1 to 49.0
22.5 to 27.5
22.5 to 27.5
137.3 to 156.9
196.1 to 215.8
19.6 to 24.5
49.0 to 68.6
14.7 to 19.6
24.5 to 34.3

3.7 to 4.2
4.5 to 5.0
2.4 to 2.8
2.4 to 2.8
14.0 to 16.0
20.0 to 22.0
2.0 to 2.5
5.0 to 7.0
1.5 to 2.0
2.5 to 3.5

26.6 to 30.4
32.5 to 36.2
17.4 to 20.3
17.4 to 20.3
101.2 to 115.7
144.7 to 159.1
14.5 to 18.1
36.2 to 50.6
10.8 to 14.5
18.1 to 25.3

(2) Tightening torques for general use screws, bolts and nuts.
When the tightening torques are not specified, tighten the screws, bolts and nuts according to the table below.

Grad
Nominal
Diameter

Standard Screw and Bolt

Unit

Nm

4
kgf.m

M6

7.9 to 9.3

M10

39.2 to 45.1 4.0 to 4.6

M8

M12

Special Screw and Bolt

7

ft-lbs

0.80 to 0.95 5.8 to 6.9

Nm
9.8 to 11.3

kgf.m

ft-lbs

1.00 to 1.15 7.23 to 8.32

17.7 to 20.6 1.8 to 2.1

13.0 to 15.2 23.5 to 27.5 2.4 to 2.8

17.4 to 20.3

62.8 to 72.6 6.4 to 7.4

46.3 to 53.5 77.5 to 90.2 7.9 to 9.2

57.1 to 66.5

28.9 to 33.3 48.1 to 55.9 4.9 to 5.7

35.4 to 41.2

Screw and bolt material grades are shown by numbers punched on the screw and bolt heads. Prior to tightening, be sure
to check out the numbers as shown below.
Punched Number

Screw and Bolt Material Grade

Special Screw and bolt S43C, S48C (refined)

None or 4

A.22

Standard Screw and Bolt SS41, S20C

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Torque Figures - V2003M-T

(1) Tightening torques for special use screws, bolts and nuts.
NOTE: For * marked screws, bolts and nuts on the table, apply engine oil to their threads and seats before tightening.
The letter M in Size x Pitch means that the screw, bolt or nut dimension stands for metric. The size is the nominal
outside diameter in mm of the threads. The pitch is the nominal in mm between two threads.
Item

*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*

A.23

Cylinder head cover screw

Cylinder head screw
Main bearing case screw 1
Main bearing case screw 2
Flywheel screw
Connecting rod screw
Rocker arm bracket screw
Idle gear shaft screw
Fan drive pulley mounting nut
Bearing case cover mounting
screw
Glow plug
Nozzle holder assembly
Nozzle holder
Oil pressure switch
Injection pipe retaining nut
Overflow pipe assembly retaining
nut
Camshaft set screw
Hi-idling body
Balancer shaft set bolt (Balancer
model only)
Alternators pulley nut
Idle gear 2 stopper set screw
(Side PTO model only)
Idle gear 2 shaft set screw
(Side PTO model only)
Starters terminal B mounting nut

Size x Pitch

Nm

kgf m

ft-lbs

M6 x 1.0
M11 x 1.25
M9 x 1.25
M10 x 1.25
M12 x 1.25
M8 x 1.0
M8 x 1.25
M8 x 1.25
M30 x 1.5
M8 x 1.25

6.9 to 11.3
93.2 to 98.1
46.1 to 51.0
68.6 to 73.5
98.1 to 107.9
44.1 to 49.0
23.5 to 27.5
23.5 to 27.5
137.3 to 156.9
23.5 to 27.5

0.7 to 1.15
9.5 to 10.0
4.7 to 5.2
7.0 to 7.5
10.0 to 11.0
4.5 to 5.0
2.4 to 2.8
2.4 to 2.8
14.0 to 16.0
2.4 to 2.8

5.1 to 8.32
68.7 to 72.3
34.0 to 37.6
50.6 to 54.2
72.3 to 79.6
32.5 to 36.2
17.4 to 20.3
17.4 to 20.3
101.3 to 115.7
17.4 to 20.3

M10 x 1.25
M20 x 1.5
R 1/8
M12 x 1.5
M12 x 1.5

19.6 to 24.5
49.0 to 68.6
34.3 to 39.2
14.7 to 19.6
24.5 to 34.3
19.6 to 24.5

2.0 to 2.5
5.0 to 7.0
3.5 to 4.0
1.5 to 2.0
2.5 to 3.5
2.0 to 2.5

14.5 to 18.1
36.2 to 50.6
25.3 to 28.9
10.8 to 14.5
18.1 to 25.3
14.5 to 18.1

M8 x 1.25
M14 x 1.0
M8 x 1.25

23.5 to 27.5
44.1 to 49.0
23.5 to 27.5

2.4 to 2.8
4.5 to 5.0
2.4 to 2.8

17.4 to 20.3
32.5 to 36.2
17.4 to 20.3

58.3 to 78.9
49.0 to 55.9

5.95 to 8.05
5.0 to 5.7

43.0 to 58.2
36.2 to 41.2

23.5 to 27.5

2.4 to 2.8

17.4 to 20.3

M8

5.9 to 11.8

0.6 to 1.2

4.3 to 8.7

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Torque Figures - V2003M-T

(2) Tightening torques for general use screws, bolts and nuts.
When the tightening torques are not specified, tighten the screws, bolts and nuts according to the table below.

Grad
Nominal
Diameter

Standard Screw and Bolt

Unit

4
Nm

kgf.m

M6

7.9 to 9.3

M10

39.2 to 45.1 4.0 to 4.6

M8

M12

Special Screw and Bolt

7

ft-lbs

0.80 to 0.95 5.8 to 6.9

Nm
9.8 to 11.3

kgf.m

ft-lbs

1.00 to 1.15 7.23 to 8.32

17.7 to 20.6 1.8 to 2.1

13.0 to 15.2 23.5 to 27.5 2.4 to 2.8

17.4 to 20.3

62.8 to 72.6 6.4 to 7.4

46.3 to 53.5 77.5 to 90.2 7.9 to 9.2

57.1 to 66.5

28.9 to 33.3 48.1 to 55.9 4.9 to 5.7

35.4 to 41.2

Screw and bolt material grades are shown by numbers punched on the screw and bolt heads. Prior to tightening, be sure
to check out the numbers as shown below.
Punched Number

Screw and Bolt Material Grade

Special Screw and bolt S43C, S48C (refined)

None or 4

A.24

Standard Screw and Bolt SS41, S20C

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Special Tools
Flywheel Puller
Code No:
Application:

07916-32011
Use to remove the flywheel.

Special-Use Puller Set

Code No:
Application:

07916-09032
Use for pulling out bearings, gears
and other parts.

Valve Cutter Set

Code No:
Application:

A.25

07909-33102
Use for correcting valves seats.

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Special Tools
Diesel Engine Compression Tester
Code No:

07909-30208 (Assembly)
07909-30934 (A to F)
07909-31211 (E and F)
07909-31231 (H)

Application:

Use to measure diesel engine compression and

diagnosis of need for major overhaul.

(1) Gauge
(2) L Joint
(3) Adaptor A
(4) Adaptor B
(5) Adaptor C
(6) Adaptor E

07909-31251 (G)
07909-31271 (I)
07909-31281 (J)

(7) Adaptor F
(8) Adaptor G
(9) Adaptor H
(10) Adaptor I
(11) Adaptor J

Oil Pressure Test

Code No:
Application:

07916-32032
Use to measure lubricating oil pressure.

(1) Gauge
(5) Adaptor 2
(2) Cable
(6) Adaptor 3
(3) Threaded Joint (7) Adaptor 4
(4) Adaptor 1

Connecting Rod Alignment Tool

Code No:
Application:
rod alignment.
Applicable:

A.26

07909-31661
Use for checking the connecting
Connecting rod big end I.D. 30 range to 75mm (1.18 to
2.95 in.dia.) connecting rod length 65 to 330 mm (2.56
to 12.99 in.)

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Special Tools
Press Gauge
Code No:
07909-30241
Application:
Use for checking the oil clearance between

crankshaft and bearing etc.
Measuring:
range
Green - 0.025 to 0.076 mm

(0.001 to 0.003 in.)

Red -
0.051 to 0.152 mm

(0.002 to 0.006 in.)

Blue - 0.102 to 0.229 mm

(0.004 to 0.009 in.)

Red Check (Crack Check Liquid)

Code No:
Application:

A.27

07909-31371
Use for checking cracks on cylinder head,
cylinder block, etc.

A.28

ENGINE DOES
NOT START

TROUBLESHOOTING

Crankshaft turns

Crankshaft does not turn

Fuel injection sounds

No or small fuel injection

sounds

Valve action timing improper

Compressed air leaks

Injection mistimed

Fuel does not inject through

injection nozzle

Injection pump does not send on

fuel

Fuel supply to injection pump

is insufficient

Frictional resistance of moving parts

is too much

Valve clearance excessive

Tightness torque of injection nozzle and glow plug not enough

Cylinder liner worn

Piston ring worn

Piston ring stuck

Tightness torque of cylinder head not enough

Gasket faulty

Intake/exhaust valve stuck

Intake/exhaust valve spring broken

Contact between intake/exhaust valve and seat not tight

Injection timing maladjusted

Injection pipe mounting nut loose

Injection pressure maladjusted

Nozzle spring broken

Needle valve stuck

Delivery valve not completely oil-tight

Plunger is worn or seized up

Control rack stays at non-injecting point

Fuel pump faulty

Fuel filter clogged

Air enters fuel pipe through connection

Fuel pipe broken

Battery capacity is low or terminal loose

Starter faulty

Lubrication system not working properly

Bearings are oil-stuck

Piston and cylinder liner have seized up

Crankshaft and cam shaft have seized up

ENGINE: KUBOTA - TROUBLE SHOOTING

A.29

Revolution irregular

Slow engine revolutions

ENGINE DOES
NOT TURN
NORMALLY

ENGINE
OUTPUT
INSUFFICIENT

Idling not smooth

Revolution is not smooth at

high speeds

Compression pressure not enough

Fuel supply insufficient

Idling maladjusted

Governor not functioning normally

Injection nozzle faulty

Injection pump wrong

Valve clearance incorrect

Air cleaner clogged

Air leaking

Nozzle needle valve worn

Injection pumps capacity not enough

Fuel pipe broken or loose

Filter clogged

Governor not functioning normally

Injection mistimed

Engine overheated

Main moving parts have seized up almost

Accelerator rod maladjusted

Idling regulator maladjusted

Control rack not sliding properly

Start spring deformed

Fork lever not functioning normally

Governor sleeve not sliding properly

Compression pressure is different among cylinders

Injection pump or nozzle not functioning normally

Valve clearance incorrect

Governor spring deformed

Fuel not spraying properly

Fuel leaks from nozzle tip

Delivery valve not completely oil-tight

Tappet roller and pin worn

Pump capacity not constant

Air in pump

Fuel pipes broken or loose

Fuel filter clogged

ENGINE: KUBOTA - TROUBLE SHOOTING

A.30

LUBRICANT
INCREASING

EXCESSIVE
LUBRICANT
CONSUMPTION

COLOUR OF
EXHAUST
FUMES NOT
NORMAL

Black or dark grey exhaust

fumes

White or blue exhaust fumes

Gear oil in lubricant

Water in lubricant

Fuel in lubricant

Nozzle does not inject fuel properly

Fuel pumps injecting capacity

varying

Injection mistimed

Lubricant rises through the piston

gap

Hydraulic pumps oil seal broken

Crankcase cracked

Head gasket packing faulty

Fuel pump leaks much fuel

Injection pump plunger leaks much fuel

Oil leaks from defective packings

Valve stem seal broken

Excessive gap between intake/exhaust valve and valve stem

Piston ring worn

Piston ring stuck

Excessive gap between piston and liner

Air not enough

Compressed air leaks

Injection pressure too low

Too much carbon sticks to nozzle tip

Nozzle spring broken

Needle valve stuck

Plunger worn

Plunger does not return completely because spring is stuck or broken

Injection delayed

Injection too early

Compression pressure insufficient

Injection delayed

Too much oil

Excessive gap between cylinder liner and piston

Piston ring worn

Piston ring stuck

ENGINE: KUBOTA - TROUBLE SHOOTING