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KUBOTA WATER HEATER KIT INSTRUCTIONS (MULTI-MODELS) P/N 14254 — REV. #0 (12/14/15) — PAGE 1
Kubota Water Heater Installation Instructions
(Multi-Models)
The following instructions are intended to assist the user in the installation of the Kubota Water Heater Kit. It is
recommended the following procedure be performed by a Multiquip Authorized Service Center (ASC) or by a
Multiquip Field Service Manager. Generator or engine failures caused by improper field installation are not covered
under a Multiquip Limited Warranty. Please read all assembly instructions before installing the kit.
REQUIRED TOOLS
Hammer
Ratchet W/ Extension
1 inch socket
6-8 inch hole/hammer punch
Channel Lock Pliers
Tape
Paint (High Temperature Resistant)
PARTS
Verify that all parts are accounted for. See Figure 1 and
Table 1.
Figure 1. Kubota Water Heater Installation Kit
DA/DAC KUBOTA
WATER HEATER
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
3
2
4
1
WORK SAFELY!
Only a qualified service technician with proper training
should perform this installation. Follow all shop safety rules
when performing this installation.
PREPARATION
1. Make sure generator is turned off and engine is cool.
2. Place the generator in an area free of dirt and debris.
Make sure it is on secure level ground. If trailer
mounted, place chock blocks underneath each wheel
to prevent the generator from rolling.
3. Open the right side cabinet panel to gain access to the
engine fuel supply and battery location.
Table 1. Kubota Water Heater Installation Kit
Item
No.
Part
No. Description QTY. Remarks
1 13543 Kit, Kubota Water Heater, Multi-Models 1 Includes
items 2-3
2 14062 Heater, 400W, 115VAC, Kubota Block 1
3 14254 Instructions, Kubota Water Heater 1
4 777055 Carton, 6" x 6" x 6" 1

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BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION
1. Disconnect the negative cable (BLACK) from the
negative terminal on the battery. See Figure 2.
Figure 2. Battery Cable Disconnection
NEGATIVE
(BLACK)
POSITIVE
(RED)
HEATER ELEMENT PREPARATION
1. Locate the Kubota Water Heater element and cordset
(Figure 3) in the kit.
Figure 3. Heater Element and Cordset
2. Thoroughly clean both ends of the heater element
and cover each side with masking tape as shown
in Figure 4. Make sure the heater element body is
exposed.
Figure 4. Tape Masked Heater Element
3. Paint the heater element body with a high temperature
resistant paint to protect the heater element against
corrosion. Allow the paint to fully dry.
4. Once the paint has dried on the heater element
body, remove the masking tape from the heater side
(non-threaded) of the heater element.
HEATER
ELEMENT HEATER
ELEMENT
CORDSET
HEATER
ELEMENT
MASKED
END
HEATER
ELEMENT
MASKED
END
HEATER
ELEMENT
BODY
NOTICE
DO NOT remove the masking tape from the threaded
end of the heater element until the heater element is
ready for cordset installation.

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COOLANT DRAINING
1. Locate and place a clean container below the coolant
drain port (Figure 5) to catch drained coolant. The
collected coolant will be reused later. Make sure no
foreign particulates or contaminates are present in
the drained coolant.
2. Using an open-ended wrench, remove the coolant drain
plug and drain approximately 1/2-3/4 gallons of coolant
(Figure 5) from the coolant reservoir.
Figure 5. Coolant Drain Plug Removal
FREEZE PLUG REMOVAL
1. Before accessing freeze plug on the engine block,
make sure to cover the generator (Figure 6) and other
nearby components with an absorbent material to catch
any excess coolant.
Figure 6. Covered Generator
NOTICE
This will lower the coolant level below the base of the
cylinder head.
COOLANT
DRAIN
PLUG/PORT
COVERED GENERATOR
2. Locate the freeze plug (Figure 7) on the engine block.
Figure 7. Engine Block Freeze Plug
3. Using a 6"-8" punch and hammer, tap one edge of the
freeze plug (Figure 8) until it becomes loose or offset
from its original set placement.
Figure 8. Freeze Plug Loosening
4. Using channel locks, remove the freeze plug from the
engine block as shown in Figure 9.
Figure 9. Channel Lock Freeze Plug Removal
FREEZE
PLUG
FREEZE
PLUG
6”-8” PUNCH
AND HAMMER
FREEZER
PLUG
CHANNEL
LOCK

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ENGINEWATER HEATER ELEMENT INSTALLATION
1. Clean the freeze plug corehole of any debris or
contaminants.
2. Align and insert the heater element's heater side
(non-tape masked) into the freeze plug corehole as
shown in Figure 10.
Figure 10. Installed Heater Element
3. Locate the 1" socket extension in the kit and place
it over the tape masked threaded end of the heater
element to protect threads as shown in Figure 11.
4. Using a hammer, tap the 1" socket extension and
heater element into the engine block freeze plug
corehole (Figure 11) until the heater element is flush
with the engine block surface.
Figure 11. Setting Heater Element
5. Remove the 1" socket extension and masking tape from
the threaded end of the heater element.
6. Locate the heater element cordset in the kit.
HEATER
ELEMENT
FREEZE
PLUG
COREHOLE
1” SOCKET HAMMER
NOTICE
Make sure the heater element is tapped in straight.
Unaligned and skewed heater element installation may
result in engine and generator damage and coolant
leakage in the unit.
7. Tighten and secure the heater element cordset
(Figure 12) to the threaded end of the heater element.
Figure 12. Cordset to Heater Element
8. Using zip ties, route the engine water heater cordset
away from any hot surfaces and moving components.
POST-INSTALLATION TESTING
1. Remove the coolant port access panel on top of the
generator (Figure 13) and refill the coolant reservoir
with the 1/2-3/4 gallons of coolant previosuly drained.
Figure 13. Coolant Port Access Panel Removal
2. Reconnect the negative cable (BLACK) to the negative
terminal on the battery.
3. Reinstall the coolant access panel and run the engine
for approximately 10-15 minutes to ensure engine
thermostat functionality.
4. Turn the engine off and let cool. Check the unit for any
leaks around the water heater. If leaks are present,
repair them immediately and check the heater element
for misalignment in the freezer plug corehole.
5. Inspect the coolant level for a final time before using
the generator on a work area.
HEATER
ELEMENT
HEATER
CORDSET
COOLANT PORT/
ACCESS PANEL
NOTICE
The thermostat will open to allow complete coolant
circulation from the radiator to the engine block.

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NOTES

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Kubota Water Heater Installation Instructions
(Multi-Models)