Kubota XN12-8, Operation Manual

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Safety
Precautions for Maintenance
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While disassembling connector or plug or
disconnecting hose, stand on one side,
loosen slowly to gradually relieve internal
pressure, and then take out.
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The engine oil or oil plug will probably
spray out under the internal pressure of
traveling motor oil tank. Please slowly
loosen the oil plug to relieve the internal
pressure.
Guard against Splashed Fragments during
Use of Hammer
During the use of hammer, the pins and the
metal fragments will probably fly out. It will
probably cause serious personal harms.
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While hammering hard metal parts such as
pins, bucket teeth, side teeth, and bearings,
please wear protective articles including
goggles and gloves.
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While hammering pins and bucket teeth,
ensure there is no person in surrounding
area.
Guard against High Pressure Grease
In the track pensioner, the grease is injected
under high pressure. If the tension is not
adjusted by the following designated procedure,
the grease relief valve will probably fly out to
cause injuries.
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Never loosen the grease pipe fittings.
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Slowly loosen the grease relief valve. Do
not rotate it for >1 turn.
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Do not place your face, arms, legs, or body
in front of the grease relief valve.
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If no grease flows out when the grease
relief valve is loosened, the valve is
malfunctioned. Please contact a Ken stone
Heavy Machinery service dealer for
repairs.
No Disassembling of Track Pensioner
The track pensioner is installed with a high
strength spring. If the track pensioner is
disassembled carelessly, the spring will spring
out to cause serious injuries. Do not
disassemble the track pensioner.
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