PERIODIC SERVICE54
BCleaning Spark Arrester
To avoid personal injury:
A After operating the engine, do not touch the
muffler, exhaust pipe, or spark arrester until
they have had sufficient time to cool.
This screen type spark arrester was examined, tested,
and qualified in accordance with the USDA Forest Service
Standard 5100-1c.
C Maintenance and cleanout procedure
The screen type spark arrester should be removed,
cleaned, and inspected after every 100 hours of use.
1. The spark arrester is installed to the muffler with bolts.
2. Loosen the bolts and remove the spark arrester.
3. Shake particles off the screen and lightly clean the
screen with a wire brush. Soak in solvent and clean
with a wire brush again if necessary.
4. If any breakage is found in the screen or weldment,
replace the assembly with a new one.
5. Reinstall the spark arrester to the muffler and tighten
the bolts.
A USDA approval requires clearance between spark
arrester sleeve and exhaust pipe to be no larger than
0.023" (0.584 mm).
EVERY 200 HOURS
BAdjusting Parking Brake Lever
The parking brake should be adjusted when the parking
brake lever reaches 8 to 12 notches and will not hold the
vehicle in place.
Consult your local KUBOTA dealer.
C Adjusting procedure
1. Park the vehicle on a firm, flat and level surface, and
shut off the engine and remove the key.
2. Release the parking brake.
3. Loosen the lock nut, and adjust the cable wire length.
4. Pull the parking brake lever one notch, and make sure
the vehicle does not roll easily by hand.
5. Release the parking brake, and make sure the vehicle
rolls easily by hand.
6. Tighten the lock nut.
(1) Spark arrester
(2) Bolt
(3) Muffler
(1) Parking brake lever
(2) Lock nut
To Next Page
Loading...
Need help?
General
