Kubota BX1870, Operator'S Manual

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59 PERIODIC SERVICE
B
Adjusting Fan Belt Tension
To avoid personal injury:
A
Be sure to stop the engine and remove the key
before checking belt tension.
1. Stop the engine and remove the key.
2. Apply moderate thumb pressure to belt between
pulleys.
3. If tension is incorrect, loosen the alternator mounting
bolts and, using a lever placed between the alternator
and the engine block, pull the alternator out until the
deflection of the belt falls within acceptable limits.
4. Replace fan belt if it is damaged.
B
Adjusting HST Neutral Spring (for Speed
Control Pedal)
To avoid personal injury:
A Do not operate if tractor moves on level ground
with foot off speed control pedal.
A
If tractor moves on level ground with foot off
the pedal, or, if the pedal is too slow in
returning to "NEUTRAL" position when
removing the foot from the pedal, consult your
local KUBOTA Dealer.
The HST neutral spring located under the front right side
of the fender can adjust returning speed of speed control
pedal.
Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for service.
B
Adjusting Brake Pedal
To avoid personal injury:
A Stop the engine, remove the key, lower the
implement to the ground, and chock the wheels
before checking brake pedal.
A
Even if the brake pedal free travel is within the
limitation, adjust the brake pedal following the
procedure below.
A
If you are not able to adjust, consult your local
KUBOTA Dealer.
1. Release the parking brake.
2. Loosen the lock nut and turn the turnbuckle to adjust
the rod length so that the brake pedal free travel is 10
mm (0.4 in.)
Proper fan belt
tension
A deflection of between 7 to 9 mm
(0.28 to 0.35 in.) when the belt is
pressed in the middle of the span.
(1) Bolt (A) Check the belt tension
(1) HST neutral spring
(2) Adjusting nut
Proper brake
pedal free travel 25 to 35 mm (1.0 to 1.4 in.)
on the pedal