Kubota L3301, Operator'S Manual

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Pressure of compressed air
205 kPa
(2.1 kgf/cm
2
)
[30 psi]
4. When carbon or oil adheres to the element, follow
the following procedure.
a. Soak the element in detergent for 15 minutes.
b. Then wash the element several times in water.
c. Rinse the element with clean water.
d. Dry the element naturally.
e. After the element is fully dried, inspect the
inside of the element with a light and check if it
is damaged or not.
Refer to the instructions on the label attached to
the case.
5. Replace the air-cleaner-element.
Be sure to perform once every 1000 hours or
yearly, whichever comes first.
IMPORTANT :
• Be sure to refit the cover with the arrow
(on the rear) upright. If the cover is
improperly fitted, dust passed by the baffle
and directly adheres to the element.
Evacuator valve
1. Open the evacuator valve once a week under
ordinary conditions or daily when used in a dusty
place to get rid of large particles of dust and dirt.
NOTE :
• Check to see if the evacuator valve is blocked
with dust.
2. Adjusting the fan belt tension
WARNING
To avoid personal injury or death:
• Be sure to stop the engine before checking the
tension of the fan belt.
1. Stop the engine and remove the starter key.
2. Apply moderate thumb pressure to the belt between
the pulleys.
Proper fan belt tension
A deflection is 7 mm to 9 mm
(0.28 in. to 0.35 in.) when the fan
belt is pressed (98 N (10 kgf)
[22 lbs]) in the middle of the span.
3. If tension of fan belt 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 fan belt
falls within the acceptable limits.
(1) Bolt (A) Check the fan belt tension
(B) To tighten
4. Replace the fan belt if it is damaged.
3. Checking the fuel grommet
1. Check the grommets for cracks and fuel leak.
2. If any of cracks and fuel leak is found, replace the
grommet(s) with new one(s).
(1) Fuel grommet
4. Adjusting the clutch pedal with
single clutch [L3301 Manual
transmission type and HST type]
1. Stop the engine and remove the starter key.
2. Slightly depress the clutch pedal and measure the
free travel at the top stroke of the clutch pedal.
Proper clutch pedal free travel
20 mm to 30 mm (0.8 in. to
1.2 in.) on the clutch pedal
3. If adjustment is needed, loosen the lock nut and
turn the clutch rod to adjust the rod length within
acceptable limits.
SERVICE EVERY 100 HOURS PERIODIC SERVICE
L3301,L3901
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