Every 200 Hours; Checking Radiator Hose And Clamp - Kubota M8540 NARROW Operator's Manual

72 PERIODIC SERVICE
(1) Battery
1. To slow charge the battery, connect the battery
positive terminal to the charger positive terminal and
the negative to the negative, then recharge in the
standard fashion.
2. A boost charge is only for emergencies. It will partially
charge the battery at a high rate and in a short time.
When using a boost-charged battery, it is necessary to
recharge the battery as early as possible.
Failure to do this will shorten the battery's service life.
3. The battery is charged if the indicator display turns
green from black.
4. When exchanging an old battery for a new one, use
battery of equal specification shown in table 1.
Table 1
Battery Type Volts (V)
GP31(105E41R)
Reserve Capacity Cold 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 three months in hot seasons
and once every six months in cold seasons.
Capacity at
5H.R(A.H)
12 85.3
Normal
Charging
Amps
Rate (A)
900 11

EVERY 200 HOURS

BChecking Radiator Hose and Clamp
Check to see if radiator hoses are properly fixed every 200
hours of operation or six months, whichever comes first.
1. If hose clamps are loose or water leaks, tighten bands
securely.
2. Replace hoses and tighten hose clamps securely, if
radiator hoses are swollen, hardened or cracked.
Replace hoses and hose clamps every 2 years or earlier
if checked and found that hoses are swollen, hardened or
cracked.
(1) Radiator hoses
(2) Hose clamps
C Precaution at Overheating
Take the following actions in the event the coolant
temperature is nearly or more than the boiling point, what
is called "Overheating"
1. Park the tractor in a safe place and keep the engine
unloaded idling.
2. Don't stop the engine suddenly, but stop it after about
5 minutes of unloaded idling.
3. Keep yourself well away from the machine for further
10 minutes or while the steam blows out.