Adjusting Air-Conditioner Belt Tension - Kubota M5N-091 Operator's Manual

108 PERIODIC SERVICE
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 3 months in hot seasons and
once every 6 months in cold seasons.
BAdjusting Air-Conditioner Belt Tension
To avoid personal injury or death:
A Be sure to stop the engine before checking belt
tension.
A deflection of between 10 to 12 mm
Proper air-
(0.4 to 0.48 in.) when the belt is pressed
conditioner
(98 N [10 kgf, 22.1 lbs.]) in the middle of
belt tension
the span.
Capacity at
5H.R(A.H)
12 80
Normal
Charging
Amps
Rate (A)
900 11
1. Stop the engine and remove the key.
2. Apply moderate thumb pressure to belt between
pulleys.
3. [M4N-071]
If tension is incorrect, loosen the double nuts and turn
the adjusting bolt to adjust the belt tension within
acceptable limits.
[M5N-091, M5N-111]
If tension is incorrect, loosen the tension pulley
mounting nut and turn the adjusting bolt to adjust the
belt tension within acceptable limits.
4. Replace air-conditioner belt if it is damaged.
A Make sure that the V-belt tension is as specified as
shown in the table above after tightening the tension
pulley mounting nut.
(1) Adjusting bolt
(2) Tension pulley mounting nut
(3) Double nuts
(A) Check the belt tension
(B) To tighten