Kubota — Kubota RTV 500 Utility Vehicle Operator's Manual

43 PERIODIC SERVICE B Checking Transmission Fluid Level 1. Park the vehicle on a flat surface and raise the cargo bed. Shut off the engine and remove the key. 2. Allow the engine to cool for 5 minutes or more. 3. To check the oil level, draw out the dipstick, wipe it clean, replace it, and draw it out again. Check to see that the oil level lies between the two notches. If the level is too low, add new oil to the prescribed level at the oil inlet. (See "LUBRICANTS, FUEL AND COOLANT" in "MAINTENANCE" section.) B Checking Coolant Level To avoid personal injury: A Do not remove radiator cap while coolant is hot.

When cool, slowly rotate cap to the first stop and allow sufficient time for excess pressure to escape before removing the cap completely. 1. Park the vehicle on a flat surface and raise the cargo bed. 2. Check to see that the coolant level is between the "FULL" and "LOW" marks of recovery tank. 3. When the coolant level drops due to evaporation, add water only up to the full level. In case of leakage, add anti-freeze and water in the specified mixing ratio up to the full level. (See "Flush Cooling System and Changing Coolant" in "EVERY 2 YEARS" in "PERIODIC SERVICE" section.) (1) Oil inlet (2) Dipstick (A) Oil level is acceptable within this range. A If oil level is low, do not run engine.

(1) Recovery tank (A) "FULL" (B) "LOW" A If the radiator cap has to be removed, follow the caution above and securely retighten the cap. A Use clean, fresh water and anti-freeze to fill the recovery tank. A If water should leak, consult your local KUBOTA Dealer.