Kubota M4N-071, Operator'S Manual

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• Be sure to stop the engine before checking the
belt tension.
M5N-091, M5N-111
Proper fan belt ten-
sion
A deflection of between 13 to 15 mm (0.51
to 0.59 in.)when the belt is pressed in the
middle of the span.
1. Stop the engine and remove the key.
2. Apply moderate thumb pressure to the belt between
pulleys.
3. If the tension is incorrect, loosen the alternator
mounting bolts and turn the adjusting bolt to adjust
the belt tension within acceptable limits.
4. Replace the fan belt if it is damaged.
(1) Adjusting bolt
(2) Alternator mounting bolt
(A) Check the belt tension (B) To tighten
M4N-071
Proper fan belt ten-
sion
A deflection of between 10 to 12 mm (0.39
to 0.47 in.) when the belt is pressed in the
middle of the span.
1. Stop the engine and remove the key.
2. Apply moderate thumb pressure to belt between
pulleys.
3. If tension is incorrect, loosen the tension pulley
mounting nut and turn the adjusting bolt to adjust
the belt tension within acceptable limits.
4. Replace fan belt if it is damaged.
IMPORTANT :
• Make sure that the V-belt tension is as
specified as shown in the table above after
tightening the tension pulley mounting nut.
(1) Adjusting bolt
(2) Alternator mounting bolt (A) Check the belt tension
(B) To tighten
4. Adjusting brake pedal
WARNING
To avoid personal injury or death:
• Park on flat ground, stop the engine and chock
the wheels before checking the brake pedal.
• To prevent uneven braking, the specification
must be within the recommended limit. If found
to be beyond the specification range, contact
your local KUBOTA Dealer for adjusting the
brakes.
4.1 Checking brake pedal free travel
Proper brake pedal
free travel
7 to 14 mm (0.3 to 0.6 in.) on the pedal
Keep the free travel in the right and left
brake pedals equal.
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Slightly depress the brake pedals and measure free
travel at the top of pedal stroke.
(1) Brake pedals (A) “FREE TRAVEL”
NOTE :
• Brake pedals should be equal when
depressed.
PERIODIC SERVICE EVERY 100 HOURS
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M4N-071, M5N-091, M5N-111