Kubota MX5200, Operator'S Manual

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PERIODIC SERVICE
WARNING
To avoid personal injury or death:
• Do not work under any hydraulically supported
devices. Hydraulically supported devices may
settle, suddenly leak, or be accidentally
lowered.
• If necessary to work under the tractor or any
machine elements for servicing or adjustment,
securely support the tractor or any machine
elements with stands or suitable blocking
beforehand.
OPENING THE HOOD
WARNING
To avoid personal injury or death from contact with
moving parts:
• Never open the hood while the engine is
running.
• Do not touch the muffler or the exhaust pipes
while they are hot. Severe burns could result.
• Hold the hood with other hand while unlocking
the release lever.
1. Hold the hood and pull the release lever.
2. Open the hood.
(1) Release lever
(2) Hood (A) Pull
NOTE :
• To close the hood, push the hood into initial
position using both hands.
DAILY CHECK
For your own safety and maximum service life of the
machine, perform a thorough daily inspection before
operating the machine to start the engine.
WARNING
To avoid personal injury or death:
Take the following precautions when checking the
tractor.
• Park the machine on firm and level ground.
• Set the parking brake.
• Lower the implement to the ground.
• Release all residual pressure from the hydraulic
system.
• Stop the engine and remove the key.
1. Walk around inspection
Before checking the tractor, inspect surroundings of it.
Look around and under the tractor for such items as
loose bolts, trash build-up, oil or coolant leaks, or
broken or worn parts.
2. Checking the fuel tank and
refueling
WARNING
To avoid personal injury or death:
• Never use fire.
• Do not smoke while refueling.
• Be sure to stop the engine and remove the
starter key before refueling.
• Be sure to close the fuel-tank-cap after
refueling.
OPENING THE HOOD PERIODIC SERVICE
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