Kubota M8540 Narrow Operator's Manual page 7

Remote Control Valve..................................................................................................... 45
Remote Control Valve Lever........................................................................................... 45
Remote Control Valve Coupler Connecting and Disconnecting ..................................... 46
Hydraulic Control Unit Use Reference Chart .................................................................. 47
TIRES, WHEELS AND BALLAST.............................................................................. 48
TIRES..................................................................................................................... 48
Inflation Pressure............................................................................................................ 48
Dual Tires ....................................................................................................................... 48
Treads............................................................................................................................. 48
BALLAST ............................................................................................................... 49
Front Ballast.................................................................................................................... 49
Rear Ballast .................................................................................................................... 49
MAINTENANCE......................................................................................................... 50
SERVICE INTERVALS .......................................................................................... 50
LUBRICANTS, FUEL AND COOLANT .................................................................. 52
PERIODIC SERVICE................................................................................................. 54
HOW TO OPEN THE HOOD ................................................................................. 54
Hood ............................................................................................................................... 54
DAILY CHECK ....................................................................................................... 54
Walk Around Inspection.................................................................................................. 54
Checking and Refueling.................................................................................................. 55
Checking Water Separator ............................................................................................. 55
Checking Engine Oil Level.............................................................................................. 55
Checking Transmission Fluid Level ................................................................................ 56
Checking Coolant Level.................................................................................................. 56
Cleaning Evacuator Valve .............................................................................................. 56
Cleaning Grill, Radiator Screen, Oil Cooler and Battery Mount...................................... 57
Checking Brake Pedal .................................................................................................... 57
Checking Parking Brake ................................................................................................. 57
Checking Gauges, Meter and Easy Checker(TM) .......................................................... 57
Checking Head Light, Turn Signal / Hazard Light etc..................................................... 58
Checking Seat Belt and ROPS ....................................................................................... 58
EVERY 50 HOURS ................................................................................................ 58
Checking Engine Start System ....................................................................................... 58
Checking Wheel Bolt Torque .......................................................................................... 59
EVERY 100 HOURS .............................................................................................. 59
Lubricating Grease Fittings............................................................................................. 59
Cleaning Air Cleaner Primary Element ........................................................................... 60
Adjusting Alternator Belt Tension ................................................................................... 61
Checking Fuel Line ......................................................................................................... 61
Adjusting Brake Pedal .................................................................................................... 61
Adjusting Parking Brake Lever ....................................................................................... 62
Checking Battery Condition ............................................................................................ 63
EVERY 200 HOURS .............................................................................................. 64
Checking Radiator Hose and Clamp .............................................................................. 64
Checking Intake Air Line................................................................................................. 65
Checking Power Steering Line ....................................................................................... 65
Adjusting Toe-in.............................................................................................................. 65
Draining Fuel Tank Water............................................................................................... 66
EVERY 300 HOURS .............................................................................................. 66
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