Periodic Service; How To Open The Hood; Hood; Daily Check - Kubota M8540 NARROW Operator's Manual

PERIODIC SERVICE

To avoid personal injury:
A Do not work under any hydraulically supported
devices. They can settle, suddenly leak down,
or be accidentally lowered. If necessary to work
under tractor or any machine elements for
servicing or adjustment, securely support them
with stands or suitable blocking beforehand.

HOW TO OPEN THE HOOD

To avoid personal injury from contact with moving
parts;
A Never open the hood while the engine is
running.
A Do not touch muffler or exhaust pipes while
they are hot; Severe burns could result.
A Hold the hood with other hand while unlocking
release lever.
BHood
To open the hood, hold the hood and pull the release lever
and open the hood.
(1) Release lever

(2) Hood

(A) "PULL"
A To close the hood, push the hood into position using
both hands.

DAILY CHECK

For your own safety and maximum service life of the
machine, make a thorough daily inspection before
operating the machine to start the engine.
To avoid personal injury:
A Be sure to check and service the tractor on a
level surface with the engine shut off and the
parking brake "ON" and implement lowered to
the ground.
BWalk Around Inspection
Look around and under the tractor for such items as loose
bolts, trash build-up, oil or coolant leaks, broken or worn
parts.
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