Kubota BX1870, Operator'S Manual

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49 PERIODIC SERVICE
PERIODIC SERVICE
To avoid personal injury:
A Do not work under any hydraulically supported
devices. They can settle, suddenly leak down,
or be accidentally lowered. If necessary to work
under tractor or any machine elements for
servicing or adjustment, securely support them
with stands or suitable blocking beforehand.
HOW TO OPEN THE HOOD
To avoid personal injury from contact with moving
parts;
A
Never open the hood or engine side cover while
the engine is running.
A
Do not touch muffler or exhaust pipes while
they are hot;
Severe burns could result.
B
Hood
To open the hood, rotate the knob to release the latch and
open the hood.
B Engine Cover
To remove the engine cover, loosen the knob bolts. Close
the hood half way and fix the band to the hood. Then, hold
the hood with the band, and pull forward as shown in
following figure.
In the above procedure, be careful not to hit the engine
cover against the head lights.
It is not necessary to detach the engine cover for daily
check.
(1) Knob
(2) Hood (A) "ROTATE"
(1) Knob bolts
(1) Band