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MAINTENANCE
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▶ CHECKING HOSES AND CLAMPS
The fuel lines, radiator hoses, hydraulic
and rubber hoses are consumables,
which deteriorate by age and use.
Check them regularly and replace if
faulty.
<Checking the fuel hoses>
1. Park tractor on level surface.
2. Shutoff engine.
A
llow engine to cool enough.
3. Open t
he hood.
4. Check t
he fuel hoses for damage
and leakage
5. Replace i
f required.
6. Tighten clamps.
▶ FAN BELT CHECKING
Check the fan belt tension regularly and
adjust if required.
The correct tension is if the center of the
belt is pushed.
With a finger it moves in approx. 10 to 12
mm (0.4 ~ 0.5 in) under 10Kgf [98N] as
shown in the picture.
To adjust the fan belt loosen the top
bolt on the alternator, move the
alternator to the desired position and
tighten the bolt.
Also ensure that the bolts at the bottom
of the alternator are tight.
▶ BLEEDING THE FUEL SYSTEM
The fuel system is to be bled whenever
the tractor has run out of fuel or when
filters, pipes or other components have
been replaced.
1. Fill the tank with fuel.
2. Open Fuel filter cock.
3. Turn the key「ON」 position for a
while.
4. Start th
e engine and allow it to run
for a while.
5. Stop t
he engine.
6. The b
leeding of the system is now
finished.
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