Kubota L4701, Operator'S Manual

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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 12 mm (0.48 in.)
when the fan belt is pressed
(68.6 N (7 kgf) [15.4 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
[Manual transmission type only]
1. Stop the engine and remove the starter key.
2. Slightly depress the clutch pedal and measure the
free travel at the top of 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 turnbuckle to adjust the rod length within
the acceptable limits.
(1) Lock nut
(2) Turnbuckle (A) Free travel
4. Retighten the lock nut.
5. Adjusting the brake pedal
WARNING
To avoid personal injury or death:
• Stop the engine and chock the wheels before
checking the brake pedal.
1. Release the parking brake.
PERIODIC SERVICE SERVICE EVERY 100 HOURS
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