PERIODIC SERVICE OF THE TRACTOR
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A
To prevent serious damage to the engine, use only a
KUBOTA genuine filter.
B
Replacing HST Oil Filter
Replace the HST oil filter.
(See "Changing Transmission Fluid / Replacing Hydraulic
Oil Filter" in "EVERY 400 HOURS" in "PERIODIC
SERVICE OF THE TRACTOR" section.)
B
Checking Radiator Hose and Clamp
Check to see if radiator hoses are properly fixed every 200
hours of operation or 6 months, whichever comes first.
1. If hose clamps are loose or water leaks, tighten bands
securely.
2. Replace hoses and tighten hose clamps securely, if
radiator hoses are swollen, hardened or cracked.
Replace hoses and hose clamps every 2 years or earlier
if checked and found that hoses are swollen, hardened or
cracked.
C
Precaution at Overheating
Take the following actions in the event the coolant
temperature is nearly or more than the boiling point, what
is called "Overheating"
1. Park the tractor in a safe place and keep the engine
unloaded idling.
2. Don't stop the engine suddenly, but stop it after about
5 minutes of unloaded idling.
3. Keep yourself well away from the machine for further
10 minutes or while the steam blows out.
4. Check that there are no dangers such as burns. Get rid
of the causes of overheating according to the manual,
see "TROUBLESHOOTING" section, and then, start
again the engine.
B
Checking Intake Air Line
1. Check to see that hoses and hose clamps are tight and
not damaged.
2. If hoses and clamps are found worn or damaged,
replace or repair them at once.
(1) Engine oil filter
(1) HST oil filter
(1) Radiator hoses
(2) Clamp bands
(1) Hose
(2) Hose clamps
