Kubota M7040SU, Operator'S Manual

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PERIODIC SERVICE 56
B
Adjusting Alternator Belt Tension
To avoid personal injury:
A
Be sure to stop the engine before checking belt
tension.
1. Stop the engine and remove the key.
2. Apply moderate thumb pressure to belt between
pulleys.
3. If tension 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 belt falls within acceptable limits.
4. Replace alternator belt if it is damaged.
B
Checking Fuel Line
1. Check to see that all lines and hose clamps are tight
and not damaged.
2. If hoses and clamps are found worn or damaged,
replace or repair them at once.
A
If the fuel line is removed, be sure to properly bleed the
fuel system.
(See "Bleeding Fuel System" in "SERVICE AS
REQUIRED" in "PERIODIC SERVICE" section.)
B Adjusting Clutch Pedal
C
Adjusting procedure
1. Stop the engine and remove the key.
2. Slightly depress the clutch pedal and measure free
travel at the top of pedal stroke.
3. If adjustment is needed, loosen the lock nut and turn
the turnbuckle to adjust the rod length within
acceptable limits.
4. Retighten the lock nut.
(1) Tension pulley nut
(2) Tension bolt
(3) Lock nut (A) Check the belt tension
(B) To tighten
Proper alternator
belt tension
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) Bolt (A) Check the belt tension
(B) To tighten
(1) Fuel lines
(2) Clamp bands
Proper clutch pedal
free travel 35 to 45 mm (1.4 to 1.8 in.)
on the pedal