Kubota
Diesel Engine
Reelmaster 6500-D/6700-D Page 3 - 19 Kubota Diesel Engine
Removal (Fig. 24)
1. Park machine on a level s urface, lower cutting units,
stop engine, engage parking brake, and remove key
from the ignition switch.
2. Unlatch and remove rear screen.
3. Unscrew knobs and pivot oil cooler rearward.
4. Release hood latch and open hood.
5. Remove hair pins and washers and remove hood.
CAUTION
Do not open radiator cap or drain coolant if the
radiator or engine is hot. Pressurized, 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.
6. Remove the fan shroud.
7. Drain radiator into a suitable container using the ra-
diator drain. Disconnect all hoses from the radiator.
8. Remove the locknuts and radiatorstrap securing the
bottom of the radiator.
9. Remove the screws andwashers securingthe topof
the radiator.
10.Pull the bottomof theradiator away from the radiator
support and slide the radiator out to the left side of the
machine.
11.Plug any openings to prevent contamination.
Installation (Fig. 24)
1. Remove any plugs used during the removal proce-
dure.
2. Slide the radiator into the radiator support from the
left of the machine.
3. Secure the top and bottom of the radiator to the ra-
diator support.
4. Make sure radiator drain is closed. Fill radiator with
fluid (see Check Cooling System).
5. Reinstall the fan shroud.
6. Reinstall hood, washers, and hairpins.
7. Close hood and secure latch.
8. Pivot oil cooler back into position and tighten knobs.
Install rear screen and secure latches.
