Kubota M108S, Workshop Manual

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M108S, WSM HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
Adjusting Draft Control Rod
1. Attach a weight of approx. 490 N (50 kgf, 110 lbf) to the end of
the lower links.
2. Start the engine and set the speed at 1000 min
-1
(rpm).
3. Move the position control lever and draft control lever (1) all the
way down.
4. Slowly shift the draft control lever (1) to lever guide upper end
and check the point where the lift arms begin to rise.
5. If the point of draft control lever (1) where the lift arms begin to
rise is not within the range A, adjust the length of the draft control
rod (2).
NOTE
■
• After adjusting the draft control rod (2), secure the
turnbuckle by the lock nuts.
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Lifting Range Check
1. Attach the weight (4) of approx. 490 N (50 kgf, 110 lbf) to the end
of the lower links.
2. Attach the test bar (2) to the top link bracket (3).
3. Start the engine and set the speed at 1000 min
-1
(rpm).
4. Move the position control lever all the way down.
5. Raise the test bar (2) until the top link bracket (3) comes in
contact with the bracket stopper.
6. Slowly shift the draft control lever (1) upward until the lift arms
begin to rise, and measure the lifting range A.
7. If the measurement is out of factory specifications, adjust the
length of the draft control rod.
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Point A of draft control
lever from lever guide
upper end
Factory spec.
45 to 50 mm
1.8 to 1.9 in.
Draft control rod length
B
Reference value
Approx. 172 mm
6.77 in.
(1) Draft Control Lever (2) Draft Control Rod
Lifting range A Factory spec.
35.0 to 45.0 mm
1.4 to 1.7 in.
(1) Draft Control Lever
(2) Test Bar
(3) Top Link Bracket
(4) Weight A : Lifting Range
KiSC issued 06, 2007 A