Kubota XN12-8, Operation Manual

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Maintenance
Daily routine checking (Every 10h)
1. Check the fuel level by fuel gauge .
2. If the fuel level is low, open the fuel tank
cap and add fuel.
Checking of hydraulic oil tank oil level
and adding of oil
Warning
Disassembling cap or filter or disconnecting
pipeline before the pressure relief of
hydraulic system will probably result in out-
spray of hydraulic oil.
●
Slowly loosen the ventilation plug to
relieve the internal pressure of tank.
Checking
The oil level varies along with the oil
temperature. Maintain the machine and check
the fuel status by the posture shown in the
diagram below.
5-19
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Posture of machine for checking of
hydraulic oil level
1. Start the engine and run at low speed.
2. Fully extend the track width.
3. Fully retract the cylinders (Bucket arm and
bucket cylinders) and lower the bucket
onto the ground.
4. Lower the bulldozing blade and then stop
the engine.
5. Check the oil level by level gauge.
When the oil temperature is approximately
20
℃
: The oil level shall be within upper limit
and lower limit. If below the lower limit, add oil.
When the oil temperature is approximately
50~80
℃
: The oil level shall be slightly lower
than upper limit.