This Workshop Manual has been prepared to provide servicing personnel with
information on the mechanism, service and maintenance of KUBOTA Diesel Engine 03M Series. It is divided into two parts, “Mechanism” and “Servicing” for each section.
Q Mechanism
Information on the Features and New Mechanisms are described. This information
should be understood before proceeding with troubleshooting, disassembling and
servicing.
Q Servicing
The heading “General” includes general precautions, check and maintenance and
special tools. There are troubleshooting, checking and adjusting, disassembling and
assembling, and servicing which cover procedures, precautions, factory specifications
and allowable limits.
All information illustrations and specifications contained in this manual are based on
the latest product information available at the time of publication. The right is reserved
to make changes in all information at any time without notice.
Due to covering many models of this manual, illustration being used, have not been
specified as one model.
This symbol, the industry’s “Safety Alert Symbol”, is used throughout this manual and on labels on
the machine itself to warn of the possibility of personal injury. Read these instructions carefully.
It is essential that you read the instructions and safety regulations before you attempt to repair or use
this unit.
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
Q IMPORTANT: Indicates that equipment or property damage could result if instructions are not
followed.
Q NOTE: Gives helpful information.
BEFORE SERVICING AND REPAIRING
• Read all instructions and safety instructions in this
manual and on your engine safety decals.
• Clean the work area and engine.
• Park the machine on a firm and level ground.
• Allow the engine to cool before proceeding.
• Stop the engine, and remove the key.
• Disconnect the battery negative cable.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY STARTING
• Do not start the engine by shorting across starter
terminals or bypassing the safety start switch.
• Unauthorized modifications to the engine may impair
the function and / or safety and affect engine life.
SAFETY WORKING
• Do not work on the machine while under the influence
of alcohol, medication, or other substances or while
fatigued.
• Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment
appropriate to the job.
• Use tools appropriate to the work. Makeshift tools,
parts, and procedures are not recommended.
• When servicing is performed together by two or more
persons, take care to perform all work safely.
• Do not touch the rotating or hot parts while the engine
is running.
• Never remove the radiator cap while the engine is
running, or immediately after stopping. Otherwise, hot
water will spout out from radiator. Only remove
radiator cap when cool enough to touch with bare
hands. Slowly loosen the cap to first stop to relieve
pressure before removing completely.
• Escaping fluid (fuel or hydraulic oil) under pressure
can penetrate the skin causing serious injury. Relieve
pressure before disconnecting hydraulic or fuel lines.
Tighten all connections before applying pressure.
• Wear a suitable hearing protective device such as
earmuffs or earplugs to protect against objectionable
or uncomfortable loud noises.
AVOID FIRES
• Fuel is extremely flammable and explosive under
certain conditions. Do not smoke or allow flames or
sparks in your working area.
• To avoid sparks from an accidental short circuit,
always disconnect the battery negative cable first and
connect it last.
• Battery gas can explode. Keep sparks and open
flame away from the top of battery, especially when
charging the battery.
• Make sure that no fuel has been spilled on the engine.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
VENTILATE WORK AREA
• If the engine must be running to do some work, make
sure the area is well ventilated. Never run the engine
in a closed area. The exhaust gas contains poisonous
carbon monoxide.
DISPOSE OF FLUIDS PROPERLY
• Do not pour fluids into the ground, down a drain, or
into a stream, pond, or lake. Observe relevant
environmental protection regulations when disposing
of oil, fuel, coolant, electrolyte and other harmful
waste.
PREVENT ACID BURNS
• Sulfuric acid in battery electrolyte is poisonous. It is
strong enough to burn skin, clothing and cause
blindness if splashed into eyes. Keep electrolyte
away from eyes, hands and clothing. If you spill
electrolyte on yourself, flush with water, and get
medical attention immediately.
PREPARE FOR EMERGENCIES
• Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy at all
times.
• Keep emergency numbers for doctors, ambulance
service, hospital and fire department near your
telephone.
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SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
ModelD1503-MD1703-MD1803-M
Number of Cylinders3
TypeVertical, Water-cooled, 4 cycle diesel engine
Bore × Stroke83 × 92.4 mm (3.27 × 3.64 in.)87 × 92.4 mm (3.43 × 3.64 in.)87 × 102.4 mm (3.43 × 4.03 in.)
Total Displacement 1499 cm
ISO Net Cont.20.4 kW / 2800 min
(27.4 HP / 2800 min
ISO/SAE Net Intermittent23.5 kW / 2800 min
(31.5 HP / 2800 min
SAE Gross Intermittent24.9 kW / 2800 min
(33.4 HP / 2800 min
Maximum Bare Speed 3000 min
Minimum Bore Idling Speed750 to 850 min
Combustion ChamberSpherical Type (E-TVCS)
Fuel Injection PumpBosch Type Mini Pump
GovernorAll speed mechanical governor
Direction of RotationCounter-Clockwise (viewed from flywheel side)
Injection NozzleBosch Throttle Type Mini Nozzle (OPD)
Injection Timing0.314 rad (18 °) before T.D.C.
Firing Order1-2-3
Injection Pressure13.73 MPa (140 kgf/cm
Compression Ratio23 : 122.6 : 123.8 : 1
Lubricating SystemForced Lubrication by Trochoid Pump
Oil Pressure IndicatingElectrical type switch
Lubricating FilterFull flow paper filter (cartridge type)
Cooling SystemPressurized radiator, forced circulation with water pump
Starting SystemElectric Starting with Starter
Starting Motor12 V, 1.4 kW12 V, 2.0 kW
Starting Support DeviceBy Glow Plug in Combustion Chamber
For not above-mentioned engine mechanism information, please refer ENGINE MECHANISM
WSM (97897-01870).
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1.ENGINE BODY
[1]HOLLOW CORE
[2]PISTON
DIESEL ENGINE
The cylinder block has a hollow core (1) already cast
inside the cylinder-to-cylinder water jacket.
In this core, there is a pair of vertical cooling
passages (right and left) as well as multiple horizontal
cooling channels that interconnect these cooling
passages. This design allows smoother cooling water
flow through the cylinder block, which cools down a wider
range between the cylinders more effectively.
(1) Hollow Core
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Piston’s skirt is coated with molybdenumdisulfied+, which reduces the piston slap noise and
thus the entire operating noise.
+Molybdenum disulfide (MoS
2)
The molybdenum disulfide (1) serves as a solid
lubricant, like a Graphite or Teflon. This material helps
resist metal wears even with little lube oil.
(1) Molybdenum Disulfide
[3]BUILT-IN DYNAMIC BALANCER (BALANCER MODEL ONLY)
Engine are sure to vibrate by piston’s reciprocation.
Theoretically, three-cylinder engines are much less
prone to cause vibration than four-cylinder ones (second
inertia, etc.). However, any engine has many moving
parts in addition to its pistons and cannot be completely
free from vibration.
The four cylinders engine V2203 and V2403 can be
fitted with balance weight on crankcase to absorb the
second inertia mentioned above and reduce vibration.
This engine is internally provide with two balancers
(1), one at the suction side and the other at the exhaust
side.
(1) Balancer
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W1013221
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[4]HALF-FLOATING HEAD COVER
DIESEL ENGINE
The rubber packing (2) is fitted in to maintain the
cylinder head cover (1) 0.5 mm (0.02 in.) or so off the
cylinder head (1). This arrangement helps reduce noise
coming from the cylinder head.
(1) Cylinder Head Cover(2) Rubber Packing
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2.COOLING SYSTEM
[1]BOTTOM BYPASS SYSTEM
DIESEL ENGINE
Bottom bypass system is introduced in 03-M Series
for improving the cooling performance of the radiator.
While the temperature of coolant in the engine is low,
the thermostat is held closed and the coolant is allowed
to flow through the bypass pipe and to circulate in the
engine.
When the temperature exceeds the thermostat valve
opening level, the thermostat fully opens itself to prevent
the hot coolant from flowing through the bypass into the
engine.
In this way, the radiator can increase its cooling
performance.
(1) Thermostat(A) Bypass Opened
(B) Bypass Closed
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3.FUEL SYSTEM
[1]GOVERNOR
DIESEL ENGINE
The governor serves to keep engine speed constant
by automatically adjusting the amount of fuel supplied to
the engine according to changes in the load. This engine
employs an all-speed governor which controls the
centrifugal force of the steel ball (1) weight, produced by
rotation of the fuel camshaft (5), and the tension of the
governor spring 1 (7) and 2 (8) are balanced.
(1) Steel Ball
(2) Governor Sleeve
(3) Steel Ball
(4) Governor Ball Case
(5) Fuel Camshaft
(6) Governor Lever
(7) Governor Spring 1
(8) Governor Spring 2
(9) Fork Lever 2
(10) Fork Lever 1
(11) Fork Lever Shaft
(12) Fork Lever Holder
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Q At Start
Flowing of the battery current into the engine stop
solenoid (16), the plunger (17) is actuated to arrow
direction.
Since the steel ball (1) have no centrifugal force, the
control rack (14) is pushed to the right by the start spring
(13). Accordingly, the control rack (14) moves to the
maximum injection position to assure easy starting.
(13) Start Spring
(14) Control Rack
(15) Injection Pump
(16) Engine Stop Solenoid
(17) Plunger
(18) Guide
(19) Idling Apparatus
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DIESEL ENGINE
Q At Idling
When the speed control lever is set at the idling
position after the engine starts, the governor spring 1 (7)
does not work at all and the governor spring 2 (8) does
only act slightly. The governor sleeve (2) is pushed
leftward by a centrifugal force of steel ball (1).
Therefore, the fork lever 1 (10) and control rack (14)
are moved to the left by the governor sleeve (2) and then
the start spring (13) is compressed by the control rack
(14). As a result, the control rack (14) is kept at a position
where a centrifugal force of steel ball (1) and forces of
start spring (13), governor spring 2 (8) are balanced,
providing stable idling.
(1) Steel Ball
(2) Governor Sleeve
(6) Governor Lever
(7) Governor Spring 1
(8) Governor Spring 2
(10) Fork Lever 1
(13) Start Spring
(14) Control Rack
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Q At High Speed Running with Overload
When an overload is applied to the engine running at
a high speed, the centrifugal force of steel ball (1)
becomes small as the engine speed is dropped, and fork
lever 2 (9) is pulled to the right by the governor springs 1
(7) and 2 (8), increasing fuel injection. Though, fork lever
2 (9) becomes ineffective in increasing fuel injection
when it is stopped by the adjusting screw (21).
After that, when the force of torque spring (20)
becomes greater than the centrifugal force of the steel
ball (1), fork lever 1 (10) moves rightward to increase fuel
injection, causing the engine to run continuously at a high
torque.
(1) Steel Ball
(7) Governor Spring 1
(8) Governor Spring 2
(9) Fork Lever 2
(10) Fork Lever 1
(19) Idling Apparatus
(20) Torque Spring
(21) Adjusting Screw
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Q To Stop Engine
When the battery current stops, the plunger (17) of
engine stop solenoid (16) is returned to the original
position, the spring (22) to keep the control rack (14) in
“No fuel injection” position.
(14) Control Rack
(16) Engine Stop Solenoid
(17) Plunger
(22) Spring
M-5
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CONTENTS
1. GENERAL .........................................................................................................S-1
When contacting the manufacture, always specify your engine
model name and serial number.
The engine model and its serial number need to be identified
before the engine can be serviced or parts replaced.
Q Engine Serial Number
The engine serial number is an identified number for the engine.
It is marked after the engine model number.
It indicates month and year of manufacture as follows.
• Year of manufacture
Alphabet or
Number
12001F2015
22002G2016
32003H2017
42004J2018
52005K2019
62006L2020
72007M2021
82008N2022
92009P2023
A2010R2024
B2011S2025
C2012T2026
D2013V2027
E2014
Year
Alphabet or
Number
Yea r
• Month of manufacture
Month
JanuaryA0001 ~ A9999B0001 ~
FebruaryC0001 ~ C9999D0001 ~
MarchE0001 ~ E9999F0001 ~
AprilG0001 ~ G9999H0001 ~
MayJ0001 ~ J9999K0001 ~
JuneL0001 ~ L9999M0001 ~
JulyN0001 ~ N9999P0001 ~
AugustQ0001 ~ Q9999R0001 ~
SeptemberS0001 ~ S9999T0001 ~
OctoberU0001 ~ U9999V0001 ~
NovemberW0001 ~ W9999X0001 ~
DecemberY0001 ~ Y9999Z0001 ~
0001 ~ 999910000 ~
Engine Serial Number
e.g. D1803-1A0001
“1” indicates 2001 and “A” indicates January.
So, 1A indicates that the engine was manufactured in January,
2001.
(1) Engine Model Name and Serial
Number
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(2)Cylinder Number
DIESEL ENGINE
The cylinder numbers of 03-M Series diesel engine are
designated as shown in the figure.
The sequence of cylinder numbers is given as No.1, No.2, No.3
and No.4 starting from the gear case side.
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[2]GENERAL PRECAUTION
DIESEL ENGINE
• During disassembly, carefully arrange removed parts in a clean
area to prevent confusion later. Screws, bolts and nuts should be
replaced in their original position to prevent reassembly errors.
• When special tools are required, use KUBOTA genuine special
tools. Special tools which are not frequently used should be
made according to the drawings provided.
• Before disassembling or servicing live wires, make sure to
always disconnect the grounding cable from the battery first.
• Remove oil and dirt from parts before measuring.
• Use only KUBOTA genuine parts for parts replacement to
maintain engine performance and to ensure safety.
• Gaskets and O-rings must be replaced during reassembly.
Apply grease to new O-rings or oil seals before assembling.
• When reassembling external or internal snap rings, position them
so that the sharp edge faces against the direction from which
force is applied.
• Be sure to perform run-in the serviced or reassembled engine.
Do not attempt to give heavy load at once, or serious damage
may result to the engine.
(1) Grease
(2) Force
(3) Place the Sharp Edge against the
Direction of Force
(A) External Snap Ring
(B) Internal Snap Ring
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DIESEL ENGINE
[3]TIGHTENING TORQUES
Screws, bolts and nuts must be tightened to the specified torque using a torque wrench, several screws, bolts and
nuts such as those used on the cylinder head must be tightened in proper sequence and the proper torque.
(1)Tightening Torques for Special Use Screws, Bolts and Nuts
• 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 distance in mm between two
threads.
ItemSize x PitchN·mkgf·mft-lbs
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 screw
Glow plug Nozzle holder assembly Oil Switch taper screw Injection pipe retaining nut Overflow pipe assembly retaining nut Camshaft set screw Hi-idling body Balancer shaft set bolt
M6 × 1.0
M11 × 1.25
M9 × 1.25
M10 × 1.25
M12 × 1.25
M8 × 1.0
M8 × 1.25
M8 × 1.25
M30 × 1.5
M8 × 1.25
M10 × 1.25
M20 × 1.5
PT 1/8
M12 × 1.5
–
M8 × 1.25
M14 × 1.0
M8 × 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
19.6 to 24.5
49.0 to 68.6
14.7 to 19.6
24.5 to 34.3
19.6 to 24.5
23.5 to 27.5
44.1 to 49.0
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
2.0 to 2.5
5.0 to 7.0
1.5 to 2.0
2.5 to 3.5
2.0 to 2.5
2.4 to 2.8
4.5 to 5.0
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
14.5 to 18.1
36.2 to 50.6
10.8 to 14.5
18.1 to 25.3
14.5 to 18.1
17.4 to 20.3
32.6 to 36.3
17.4 to 20.3
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(2)Tightening Torques for General Use Screws, Bolts and Nuts
Grade
Nominal Unit
Diameter
M67.9 to 9.30.80 to 0.955.8 to 6.99.8 to 11.31.00 to 1.157.23 to 8.32
M817.7 to 20.61.8 to 2.113.0 to 15.223.5 to 27.52.4 to 2.817.4 to 20.3
M1039.2 to 45.14.0 to 4.628.9 to 33.348.1 to 55.94.9 to 5.735.4 to 41.2
M1262.8 to 72.66.4 to 7.446.3 to 53.577.5 to 90.27.9 to 9.257.1 to 66.5
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 numberScrew and bolt material grade
None or 4Standard screw and bolt SS400, S20C
7Special screw and bolt S43C, S48C (Refined)
Standard Screw and Bolt
Special Screw and Bolt
N·mkgf·mft-lbsN·mkgf·mft-lbs
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[4]TROUBLESHOOTING
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SymptomProbable CauseSolution
Reference
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Engine Does Not
Start
No fuelReplenish fuel–
Air in the fuel systemVent airS-21
Water in the fuel systemChange fuel and
repair or replace fuel
system
S-21, 28
Fuel hose cloggedClean or replaceS-21
Fuel filter cloggedReplaceS-28
Excessively high viscosity of fuel or engine oil at
low temperature
Use specified fuel or
engine oil
–
Fuel with low cetane numberUse specified fuel–
Fuel leak due to loose injection pipe retaining nutTighten retaining nutS-53
Incorrect injection timingAdjustS-95
Fuel camshaft wornReplaceS-62
Injection nozzle cloggedClean or replaceS-54, 97
Injection pump malfunctioningRepair or replaceS-57, 96
Seizure of crankshaft, camshaft, piston, cylinder
or bearing
Repair or replace–
Compression leak from cylinderReplace head
gasket, tighten
cylinder head screw,
glow plug and nozzle
holder
–
Improper valve timingCorrect or replace
timing gear
S-61
Piston ring and cylinder wornReplaceS-50, 64,
65, 80,
81, 88
Excessive valve clearanceAdjustS-51
Stop solenoid mulfunctiningReplace–
(Starter Does Not
Run)
Battery dischargedChargeS-32, 33
Starter malfunctioningReplaceS-52, 99,
102, 104,
105
Key switch malfunctioningRepair or replace–
Wiring disconnectedConnect–
Engine Revolution Is
Not Smooth
Fuel filter clogged or dirtyReplaceS-28
Air cleaner cloggedClean or replaceS-22, 27,
33
Fuel leak due to loose injection pipe retaining nutTighten retaining nutS-53
Injection pump malfunctioningRepair or replaceS-57, 96
Incorrect nozzle injection pressureAdjustS-54, 97
Injection nozzle stuck or cloggedRepair or replaceS-54, 97
Governor malfunctioningRepairS-58, 62
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DIESEL ENGINE
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SymptomProbable CauseSolution
Reference
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Either White or Blue
Exhaust Gas Is
Observed
Excessive engine oilReduce to specified
level
S-18
Piston ring and liner worn or stuckRepair or replaceS-50, 64,