Kubota M7-132, Operator'S Manual

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2. Replace the hoses and tighten the hose clamps
securely, if the radiator hoses are swollen,
hardened or cracked.
Replace the hoses and hose clamps every 4 years
or earlier if they are found to be swollen, hardened
or cracked.
(1) Radiator hoses
(2) Hose clamps
(1) Radiator hoses
(2) Hose clamps
8.1 Overheating countermeasures
Take the following actions in the event the coolant
temperature is nearly at or over the boiling point, also
called
“overheating” .
1. Park the tractor in a safe place and keep the engine
idling unloaded.
2. Allow the engine to idle unloaded for about 5
minutes before stopping it, rather than stopping it
suddenly.
3. Keep away from the machine for another 10
minutes or while the steam blows out.
4. Check that there are no dangers such as burns. Get
rid of the causes of overheating according to the
troubleshooting section of this manual.
(See TROUBLESHOOTING on page 302.)
Afterwards, restart the engine.
9. Checking fuel line
1. Check to see that all lines and hose clamps are
tight and not damaged.
PERIODIC SERVICE EVERY 500 HOURS
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M7132, M7152, M7172