Need help on a ZD326

[KJINTF]

I found a steel plate help down with thumb screws on my new Kubota ZD326. The plate is just in front of the radiator.
Sure would appreciate knowing what it is used for

 

[KennyV]

Inspection/clean out, allows you to clear grass trimmings and dirt build up away from the cooling fins... :smile:KennyV

 

[KJINTF]

Thanks
Kind of strange to me
The plate is not covering anything just a steel plate held to the frame with two thumb screws
Removed it no hole in the frame

 

[173abn]

KJINTF,did you ask this over on TBN?If not I was reading over there that after taking off that plate what looks like metal is really a plastic cover,you take that off so you can grease the Zerk on the shaft. russ

 

[KJINTF]

Thanks
Yes I did
There is a black plastic covering then the hole in the frame to access the short drive shaft
Grease fittings

 

[173abn]

sounds like you have a nice machine.what H.P. is your Kubota?...russ

 

[KJINTF]

Yes it's a great machine
Should last many years
ZD326-P = Zero Turn Deisel 300 Series w/ 26hp three cylinder water cooled engine, flat free front rires and 60" cutting deck
Spent the last two days removing stickers and waxing it - Looks great now
Why are there soo darn many stickers everywhere?

 

[173abn]

Lawyers=lawsuits=excess stickers. I've got the 28hp Kubota diesel on my Grasshopper and it's a bear of an engine. russ