Kubota M7131, Operator'S Manual

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231 PERIODIC SERVICE
B
Checking Radiator Hose and Clamp
Check to see if radiator hoses are properly fixed every 500
hours of operation.
1. If hose clamps are loose or water leaks, tighten bands
securely.
2. Replace hoses and tighten hose clamps securely, if
radiator hoses are swollen, hardened or cracked.
Replace hoses and hose clamps every 4 years or earlier
if checked and found that hoses are swollen, hardened or
cracked.
C
Precaution at Overheating
Take the following actions in the event the coolant
temperature is nearly or more than the boiling point, what
is called "Overheating"
1. Park the tractor in a safe place and keep the engine
unloaded idling.
2. Don't stop the engine suddenly, but stop it after about
5 minutes of unloaded idling.
3. Keep yourself well away from the machine for further
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 manual,
see "TROUBLESHOOTING" section, and then, start
again the engine.
(1) Radiator hoses
(2) Hose clamps