Shibaura ST329, Operator'S Manual

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LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
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REFUELING THE TRACTOR
The fuel filler cap is located at the rear of the trac-
tor hood. Before removing the cap, wipe all dust
and dirt from around the cap to prevent debris from
falling into the tank while filling.
Use an approved fuel container and check the in-
side of the container periodically for cleanliness.
Fuel tank capacity is 30 liters.
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The fuel cap is a vented-type. Use only an
approved SHIBAURA replacement cap to prevent
fuel system-related problem.
If there is no filter on the outlet of the storage tank,
filter the fuel through a 100-mesh screen or finer
when filling the tractor fuel tank. Keep the tractor
tank as full as possible to minimize condensation.
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It is a good practice to fill the tractor fuel
tank with fuel at the end of each day, as this will
reduce overnight condensation. Also, any fuel
which may have been spilled should be cleaned
up.
Figure 46 - Filler Cap, fuel
HOOD LATCH
As viewed from the front of the tractor.
1. To raise the hood, move the latch lever
①
, to
the right, or the hood may be raised up slightly.
And then move the safety catch
②
upward with
inserting your hand below the hood. Figure 46 .
Lift the hood to the raised position fully.
A support link, Figure 48 , will automatically hold
the hood in the fully raised position.
2. To lower the hood, lift up on the hood slightly
and pull the support link towards you, so that the
support pin is no longer in the catch position.
Lower the hood until it is retained by the latch
mechanism.
Figure 47 - Hood Latch
Figure 48 - Support Link, Hood
IMPORTANT :
Do not attempt to lower the hood
without moving the support link. Attempting to force
the hood down can result in bending or breaking of
the hood and support linkage.
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Keep the latch mechanism free of the dirt
and the debris so that the latch assembly will op-