Kubota M8540 Operator's Manual page 7

3-point Hitch Lowering Speed......................................................................................... 47
REMOTE HYDRAULIC CONTROL SYSTEM........................................................ 47
Remote Control Valve..................................................................................................... 47
Remote Control Valve Lever........................................................................................... 48
Remote Control Valve Coupler Connecting and Disconnecting ..................................... 48
Flow Control Valve (option) ............................................................................................ 49
Adjusting the flow rate .................................................................................................... 49
Positions and advantages of the flow control valve ........................................................ 50
Hydraulic Control Unit Use Reference Chart .................................................................. 51
TIRES, WHEELS AND BALLAST.............................................................................. 52
TIRES..................................................................................................................... 52
Inflation Pressure............................................................................................................ 52
Dual Tires ....................................................................................................................... 52
WHEEL ADJUSTMENT ......................................................................................... 52
Front Wheels (with two wheel drive)............................................................................... 52
Front Wheels (with four wheel drive) .............................................................................. 53
Rear Wheels ................................................................................................................... 54
BALLAST ............................................................................................................... 55
Front Ballast.................................................................................................................... 55
Rear Ballast .................................................................................................................... 55
MAINTENANCE......................................................................................................... 57
SERVICE INTERVALS .......................................................................................... 57
LUBRICANTS ........................................................................................................ 60
PERIODIC SERVICE................................................................................................. 62
HOW TO OPEN THE HOOD ................................................................................. 62
Hood ............................................................................................................................... 62
DAILY CHECK ....................................................................................................... 63
Walk Around Inspection.................................................................................................. 63
Checking and Refueling.................................................................................................. 63
Checking Water Separator ............................................................................................. 64
Checking Engine Oil Level.............................................................................................. 64
Checking Transmission Fluid Level ................................................................................ 65
Checking Coolant Level.................................................................................................. 65
Cleaning Evacuator Valve .............................................................................................. 66
Cleaning Grill, Radiator Screen, Oil Cooler and Battery Mount...................................... 66
Checking Dust Indicator.................................................................................................. 67
Checking Brake Pedal .................................................................................................... 67
Checking Brake Pedals and Clutch Pedal ...................................................................... 67
Checking Gauges, Meter and Easy Checker(TM) .......................................................... 67
Checking Head Light, Hazard Light etc. ......................................................................... 67
Checking Seat Belt and ROPS ....................................................................................... 67
EVERY 50 HOURS ................................................................................................ 68
Checking Engine Start System ....................................................................................... 68
Checking Wheel Bolt Torque .......................................................................................... 69
EVERY 100 HOURS .............................................................................................. 69
Checking Battery Condition ............................................................................................ 69
Cleaning Air Cleaner Primary Element ........................................................................... 71
Adjusting Fan Belt Tension............................................................................................. 71
Adjusting Clutch Pedal.................................................................................................... 72
Adjusting Brake Pedal .................................................................................................... 72
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