Cleaning Air Cleaner Primary Element; Adjusting Fan Belt Tension - Kubota M8540 Operator's Manual

Reserve
Capacity Cranking
(min)
160
C Direction for Storage
1. When storing the tractor for long periods of time,
remove the battery from tractor, adjust the electrolyte
to the proper level and store in a dry place out of direct
sunlight.
2. The battery self-discharges while it is stored.
Recharge it once every 3 months in hot seasons and
once every 6 months in cold seasons.
BCleaning Air Cleaner Primary Element
1. Remove the air cleaner cover and primary element.
2. Clean the primary element:
(1) When dry dust adheres to the element, blow
compressed air from the inside, turning the
element. Pressure of compressed air must be
under 205 kPa (2.1 kgf/cm , 30 psi).
(2) When carbon or oil adheres to the element, soak
the element in detergent for 15 minutes then wash
it several times in water, rinse with clean water
and dry it naturally. After element is fully dried,
inspect inside of the element with a light and
check if it is damaged or not.
3. Replace air cleaner primary element:
Once yearly or after every sixth cleaning, whichever
comes first.
A Check to see if the evacuator valve is blocked with
dust.
(1) Secondary (safety) element
(2) Primary element
(3) Evacuator valve
(4) Cover
A The air cleaner uses a dry element, never apply oil.
A Do not run the engine with filter element removed.
Cold Normal
Charging
Amps Rate (A)
900 11
A Be sure to refit the cover with the arrow
of cover) upright. If the cover is improperly fitted,
evacuator valve will not function and dust will adhere
to the element.
A Do not touch the secondary element except in cases
where replacing is required.
(See "Replacing Air Cleaner Secondary Element" in
"EVERY 1 YEAR" in "PERIODIC SERVICE" section.)
C Evacuator Valve
Open the evacuator valve once a week under ordinary
conditions - or daily when used in a dusty place - to get rid
of large particles of dust and dirt.
BAdjusting Fan Belt Tension
To avoid personal injury:
A Be sure to stop the engine before checking belt
tension.
A deflection of between 10 to 12 mm
Proper fan belt
(0.39 to 0.47 in.) when the belt is
tension
pressed in the middle of the span.
1. Stop the engine and remove the key.
2. Apply moderate thumb pressure to belt between
pulleys.
3. If tension is incorrect, loosen the alternator mounting
bolts and, using a lever placed between the alternator
and the engine block, pull the alternator out until the
deflection of the belt falls within acceptable limits.
4. Replace fan belt if it is damaged.
(1) Bolt
PERIODIC SERVICE
(on the rear
(A) Check the belt tension
(B) To tighten
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