Kubota U50-5, Operating Instructions Manual

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Operation
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Running-in of the machine
During the first 50 hours of operation, the following points should be adhered to in all cases:
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Warm up the machine at an average engine speed and with a low load; do not let it warm up at idling position.
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Do not overload the machine.
Special maintenance instructions
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Change the oil in the final drives after the first 50 service hours.
Operating the machine
For a safe machine operation, see the following sections.
Pre-operational services
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Open the side cover (page 155).
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Open the engine compartment cover (page 154).
Walk-around inspection
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Check the machine for visible damage, loose nuts and screws and leaks.
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Check for any accumulated dirt adjacent to hot components, e.g. engine, DPF muffler, exhaust manifold/tubes
and remove if necessary.
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Check for accumulated residues from leaves, straw, pine needles, twigs, bark and other flammable materials
and remove if necessary.
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Check the safety labels on the machine. They must be complete and legible (page 19).
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Ensure that the emergency hammer is present (page 31).
Damage to equipment due to contaminated grease!
The grease plays a particular and important role in the running-in of the machine. The movable com-
ponents are not yet broken in and generate many fine particles in the initial hours of operation that
drop into the grease. Changing the oil in due time removes the abraded metal particles, prevents
damage to equipment and preserves the service life of the components.
- Observe and adhere to oil change intervals!
For the performance of the services, the machine must be parked on level ground and the key must
be removed.
Close all covers after the work has been done.
Check the hot parts for a buildup of flammable materials on and around them. It may lead to a fire.