3. If the fuel pipes and hose clamps
are found damaged or deterio-
rated earlier than two years, then
change them immediately.
4.
After the fuel pipe and hose clamps
have been changed, bleed the fuel
system.
Stop the engine when check-
ing the items above.
The fuel pipes are subject to wear
and aging. Failure to perform
periodic inspections may lead to
a fuel leak. Fuel leaking on a hot
engine could cause a re.
WARNING
(1) Adjusting Bolt
(A) Adjusting Belt Tension (B) Pull
ADJUSTING FAN BELT TEN-
SION (V)
In order to extend the fan belt’s life-
time, the tension of the belt should
be correctly adjusted if it slips. The
belt tension should be inspected
regularly according to the following
procedure:
1. Stop the engine and apply the
parking brake.
2. Open the hood and remove the left
side cover.
3. Remove the mounting bolts and
adjusting bolt of the alternator.
M46O726A
When changing fuel pipes, be
careful not to allow dust or dirt
to enter the fuel system. Con-
taminations in the fuel system
could damage the fuel system
or injection pump. Pay extra
caution to the fuel pump to
prevent dust from entering it.
IMPORTANT
BLEEDING FUEL SYSTEM (AK)
This tractor is equipped with the au-
tomatic bleeding function. Therefore,
when there is no fuel left in the tank,
keeping the ignition switch in the
"ON" position for 30 seconds after
adding fuel bleeds the system auto-
matically. Then, the engine can be
started by turning the ignition switch
to the "START" position.