Kubota RTV520, Operator'S Manual

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2. Remove the cover and rotate the air filter cap to the
top side (no need to remove the air filter cap from
the canister).
(1) Air filter cap
(2) Filter (outer)
(3) Filter (inner)
(4) Carbon canister
(5) Intake air duct (A) Rotate air filter cap to top
side.
3. Take out the filter (outer) and filter (inner) from the
air filter cap to check and see if the carbon canister
air filter is worn out, damaged, or dirty.
4. If the air filter is dirty, wash the air filter in warm
water with detergent. Then rinse the air filter
thoroughly until all traces water (do not wring).
Allow the air filter to air dry. Do not use high
pressure air to clean filter.
5. If the air filter is worn out, damaged or too dirty to
wash clean, replace it with a new one.
6. Reinstall the carbon canister air filters to the air filter
cap.
7. Rotate the air filter cap back to its original position
(bottom side).
NOTE :
• Operating in dusty condition may require
more frequent maintenance than above.
7. Checking battery condition
DANGER
To avoid the possibility of battery explosion:
For the refillable type battery, follow these
instructions.
• Do not use or charge the refillable type
battery if the fluid level is below the [LOWER]
(lower limit level) mark. Otherwise, the battery
component parts may prematurely deteriorate,
which may shorten the battery's service life
or cause an explosion. Check the fluid level
regularly and add distilled water as required so
that the fluid level is between the [UPPER] and
[LOWER] levels.
WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
• Never remove the vent caps while the engine is
running.
• Keep electrolyte away from eyes, hands and
clothes. If you are spattered with it, wash it
away completely with water immediately and
seek medical attention.
• Wear eye protection and rubber gloves when
working around the battery.
NOTE :
• The factory-installed battery is a non-refillable
type.
If the battery is weak, charge the battery or
replace it with a new one.
7.1 Charging the battery
DANGER
To avoid serious injury or death:
• When the battery is being activated, hydrogen
and oxygen gases in the battery are extremely
explosive. Keep open sparks and flames away
from the battery at all times, especially when
charging the battery.
WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
• When disconnecting the cable from the battery,
start with the negative terminal first. When
connecting the cable to the battery, start with
the positive terminal first.
• Never check battery charge by placing a metal
object across the posts.
Use a voltmeter or hydrometer.
(1) Battery
PERIODIC SERVICE EVERY 100 HOURS
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