Checking The Radiator Hoses; Inspection And Cleaning Of The Air; Filter Element - Kubota K008-3 Operator's Manual

44 REGULAR CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE WORK
BChecking the Radiator Hoses
To avoid personal injury:
A Wait long enough for the radiator
coolant to cool down.
Check the water hoses are properly attached.
This check should be carried out every 200
hours or every 6 months, whichever comes first.
1. Should the hose clamps be loose or water
leak, tighten the hose clamps properly.
2. Should the radiator hoses be swollen, aged
or cracked, they must be replaced and the
hose clamps tightened again properly.
(1) Radiator hoses
(2) Hose clamps
BInspection and Cleaning of the Air

Filter Element

Open the engine hood and remove the dust-
cover. Take out only outer element, clean the
element, case interior and reassemble. During
reassembly, take care to install the dust-cover
so that its TOP mark (arrow) faces upwards. Do
not remove the inner element.
A Should the machine be used in extremely
dusty areas, the air filter element must be
inspected and cleaned more frequently than
in the specified maintenance periods.
A The air filter has a dry element, keep free
from oil.
A Do not run the engine without the air filter.
(1) Outer element
(2) Inner element
(3) Case
(4) Dust-cover
(5) Clamps