Kubota R430, Operator'S Manual

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18. Checking and tightening the
loose bolts and the nuts
1. Check the bolts and nuts and tighten them if
necessary.
19. Checking the electrical wiring for
short-circuits and loose terminals
WARNING
To avoid personal injury or death:
• Never wear metal rings or metal watch bands.
You can be as a ground for the electric circuit
and get a burn on your hand or arm.
• Know the electrical circuit before you connect
or disconnect an electrical component. A wrong
connection can cause injury or damage. Only
qualified electricians are allowed to work on the
electrical system.
1. Check the electrical system carefully because any
faults will cause malfunctions or serious damage.
20. Checking the lamps and the
instruments
1. Check that the lamps flash and light normally.
2. Check that the instruments, alarm lamps, and
warning lights work normally.
21. Testing the horn
1. Check that the horn works.
22. Checking the machine for leaks
1. Check the machine for leaks in the fuel system, the
radiator, the hydraulic system, and the engine.
23. Checking and cleaning after
operating in muddy areas
1. If the machine is used in muddy areas, immediately
wash it with water to remove the mud and dirt.
2. After washing the machine, check and lubricate the
universal joint.
24. Cleaning the pre-cleaner
To clean the pre-cleaner, remove the wing nut and
remove the pre-cleaner bowl.
(1) Wing nut
(2) Pre-cleaner bowl (A) Dust level
SERVICE EVERY 50 HOURS
1. Draining water from the fuel tank
WARNING
To avoid personal injury or death:
• Always stop the engine before draining water
from the fuel tank.
• Smoking and naked flames and other sources
of ignition are prohibited during draining.
Serious personal injury or death can result.
1. Slightly open the drain plug on the bottom of fuel
tank to discharge water that has accumulated in the
bottom.
2. Tighten the drain plug again.
(1) Drain plug
2. Checking the battery condition
DANGER
To avoid the possibility of a battery explosion:
For refillable type battery, follow the following
instructions.
• Do not use or charge the refillable type battery
if the fluid level is below the “LOWER” (lower-
limit-level) mark. Otherwise, the component
PERIODIC SERVICE DAILY CHECK
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