PERIODIC SERVICE
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5. [Hydraulic oil filter]
Quickly tighten the filter until it contacts the mounting
surface, then tighten it by hand an additional 1/2 turn
only.
[Transmission oil filter]
Quickly tighten the filter until it contacts the mounting
surface, then, with a filter wrench, tighten it an
additional 1 turn only.
6. After the new filters have been replaced, fill the
transmission oil up to the upper notch on the dipstick.
7. After running the engine for a few minutes, stop the
engine and check the oil level again, add oil to the
prescribed level.
8. Make sure that the transmission fluid doesn't leak past
the seal on the filter.
A
To prevent serious damage to the hydraulic system,
use only a KUBOTA genuine filter.
B
Checking Radiator Hose and Clamp
Check to see if radiator hoses are properly fixed every 200
hours of operation or six months, whichever comes first.
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 2 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) Gauge
(2) Oil inlet
(A) Oil level is acceptable within this range.
(1) Radiator hoses
(2) Clamp bands
