Greasing Of Swing Bearing Teeth; Every 200 Service Hours; Checking The Fan Belt Tension - Kubota K008-3 Operator's Manual

4. 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.
5. When the specific gravity of electrolyte
reaches between 1.27 and 1.29 the charge
is completed.
6. When exchanging an old battery for new
one, use battery of equal specification.
BGreasing of Swing Bearing Teeth
1. Fill with grease through the grease fitting (at
the right end side).
2. Grease at each 90 (1.58 rad.) position of
the swing frame.
3. Fill with approx. 0.11 lbs. (50g) of grease
(approx. 20 pumps with the grease gun).
Distribute the grease over the teeth.
(1) Grease fitting (for Bearing teeth)
REGULAR CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE WORK

EVERY 200 SERVICE HOURS

Do all 50 hour servicing at the same time.
BChecking the Fan Belt Tension
C Check and adjustment of the fan belt
1. Press the fan belt (D) down in the middle,
2. Replace the fan belt if worn out, cracked or
A If the engine is run with a loose fan belt, the
A Should the fan belt snap or jump out, the
tension
To avoid personal injury:
A First stop the engine.
A After servicing, make sure to replace
the belt cover in its original position.
with a force of approx. 22 lbs (10 kg). The
belt tension is correct if it deflects about 0.31
in. (8 mm). If otherwise, loosen bolt (A) and
(B) and shift the dynamo (C) in the direction
shown by the arrow.
torn.
belt could slip and cause overheating of the
engine or insufficient battery charging.
Check fan belt tension regularly.
lamp for battery charge will light up. Stop the
engine immediately.
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