Check Radiator; Cleaning Of Engine And Electrical; Wiring; Checking The Electrical Circuit - Kubota K008-3 Operator's Manual

40 MAINTENANCE
BCheck Radiator
To avoid personal injury:
A Always stop
checking the radiator.
A Wear eye protection when cleaning
with compressed air.
1. Check if the fins and ribs are clogged.
If so clean with compressed air or steam.
2. Check the rubber hoses for damage and
replace if cracked or old. Check if the hose
clamps are tight enough.
(1) Radiator
(2) Hose clamps
(3) Rubber hoses
A Radiator fins and ribs must be clean in order
not to overheat the engine and allow free
flow of air through the cooling elements.
the engine before
BCleaning of Engine and Electrical

Wiring

To avoid personal injury:
A Always stop
cleaning the
engine.
Before starting, check whether flammable
substances have gathered on the battery, the
cables and wiring, the muffler or on the engine.
Remove thoroughly.
BChecking the Electrical Circuit
Check the electrical circuitry for disconnections,
shorts or loose terminals.
BWashing the Whole Machine
A Do not wash the excavator with the engine
running. Water could enter the air filter and
damage the engine.
Make sure that the air filter is kept dry.
BChecking Seat Belt and ROPS
1. Always check condition of seat belt and
ROPS before operating excavator.
2. Replace if damaged.
the engine before
wiring, cables and