Snorkel SR SERIES - Manual (Page 21)

4. GAUGES
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WATER
The WATER gauge is located on the base-
control panel. It shows the temperature of the
water-antifreeze mixture in the engine block. The
typical operating-temperature range for Kubota
engines is 180°F to 205°F (82°C to 96°C), both
diesel and gasoline. (See the “AUTOMATIC
SHUT-OFFS & CIRCUIT BREAKERS “ chapter
for more information.)
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AIR FILTER
The air filter gauge is located between the air
filter and the intake manifold. The gauge
measures the vacuum (air pressure) between the
intake manifold and the air filter. As the filter
clogs, the vacuum increases (pressure drops).
As the vacuum increases, a red indicator raises
toward the clear area of the gauge. When you
can see the indicator in the clear area of the
gauge, it’s time to change the air filter.
The indicator stays at its highest setting, it does
not go to the bottom of the gauge when the
engine is turned off or the filter changed. After
the filter is changed, press the small reset button
to reset the indicator to the bottom of the gauge.
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AMPS
The AMPS gauge shows the electric current
from the alternator to the battery. When the
engine is running, the needle in the AMPS gauge
should not be to the left of “0.” Under normal
operating conditions, after the engine has been
running for a few minutes, the AMPS gauge
should read “0.”
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ENGINE OIL
GASOLINE DIESEL
Engine oil level is measured with a dipstick. Oil
capacities given in the “SPECIFICATIONS”
chapter are approximate. True values will vary
from machine to machine due to slight variations
or modifications during production. The oil
dipstick is the only way to accurately gauge if the
engine oil level is correct. Engine oil level should
4. GAUGES