Service Manual

Reelmaster 5200-D/5400-DPage 3 - 4Kubota Diesel Engines
General Information
Check Engine Oil
1. Park machine on a level surface, lower cutting units,
stop engine, engage parking brake, and remove key
from the ignition switch.
2. Remove, wipe clean, and reinstall dipstick. Remove
dipstick, and check oil level on dipstick. Oil level should
be up to FULL mark (Reelmaster 5200 - Fig. 1), (Reel-
master 5400 - Fig. 2).
3. If oil is below the FULL mark, remove fill cap and add
SAE 10W-30 CD or higher classification oil until level
reaches the FULL mark on the dipstick. Do not overfill.
Crankcase capacity is 4.0 qt. (3.8 l) with filter.
4. Install oil fill cap and close hood.
Figure 1
1. Dipstick 2. Oil fill cap
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Figure 2
1. Dipstick 2. Oil fill cap
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Fill Fuel Tank
DANGER
Because diesel fuel is highly flammable, use cau-
tion when storing or handling it. Do not smoke
while filling the fuel tank. Do not fill fuel tank
while engine is running, hot, or when machine is
in an enclosed area. Always fill fuel tank outside
and wipe up any spilled diesel fuel before start-
ing the engine. Store fuel in a clean, safety-ap-
proved container and keep cap in place. Use die-
sel fuel for the engine only; not for any other pur-
pose.
1. Park machine on a level surface, lower cutting units,
stop engine, engage parking brake, and remove key
from the ignition switch.
2. Clean area around the fuel tank cap. Remove cap
from the tank.
Figure 3
1. Fuel tank cap 2. Fuel tank filler neck
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3. Fill fuel tank to about one inch below the top of the
tank (not the filler neck). Do not overfill. Install cap to
the neck