Directions For Battery Storage; Adjusting Toe-In; Cleaning Spark Arrester - Kubota RTV520 Operator's Manual

EVERY 100 HOURS
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. When exchanging an old battery for a new one, use
battery of equal specification shown in the following
table.
Capacity at
Volts
Battery type 20 hrs
(V)
(A. H.)
426 MF 12 32

7.2 Directions for battery storage

1. When storing the vehicle for a long period, remove
the battery from vehicle, adjust the electrolyte to the
proper level (refillable type only) 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.

8. Adjusting toe-in

Proper toe-in
1. Park vehicle on a flat place.
2. Turn steering wheel so front wheels are in the
straight ahead position.
3. Lock the park brake and stop the engine.
4. Measure distance between tire beads at front of
tire, at hub height.
5. Measure distance between tire beads at rear of tire,
at hub height.
6. Front distance should be shorter than rear distance.
If not, adjust tie rod length.
RTV520
Reserve ca- Cold crank-
pacity (min) ing amps
55 450
0 to 20 mm (0 to 0.79 in.)
(A) Wheel - to - wheel distance at rear
(B) Wheel - to - wheel distance at front
(C) "FRONT"
Adjusting procedures
1. Loosen the lock nut and turn the tie rod to adjust
the rod length until the proper toe-in measurement
is obtained.
(1) Lock nut
(2) Tie-rod
IMPORTANT :
• Keep the length of the left and right tie-rod
equal.
2. Retighten the lock nut.
NOTE :
• Tightening torque:
74.0 to 84.0 N⋅m (7.6 to 8.5 kgf⋅m) (55 to
61 lbf⋅ft)

9. Cleaning spark arrester

WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
• After operating the engine, do not touch the
muffler, exhaust pipe, or spark arrester until
they have had sufficient time to cool.
PERIODIC SERVICE
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