Every 200 Hours; Adjusting Parking Brake Lever; Replacing Engine Oil Filter - Kubota RTV520 Operator's Manual

PERIODIC SERVICE
This screen type spark arrester was examined, tested,
and qualified in accordance with the United States
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service
Standard 5100-1c.
Maintenance and cleanout procedure
The screen type spark arrester should be removed,
cleaned, and inspected after every 100 hours of use.
1. The spark arrester is installed to the muffler with
bolts.
2. Loosen the bolts and remove the spark arrester.
3. Shake particles off the screen and lightly clean the
screen with a wire brush. Soak in solvent and clean
with a wire brush again if necessary.
4. If any breakage is found in the screen or weldment,
replace the assembly with a new one.
5. Reinstall the spark arrester to the muffler and
tighten the bolts.
(1) Spark arrester
(2) Bolt
(3) Muffler

EVERY 200 HOURS

1. Adjusting parking brake lever

The parking brake should be adjusted when the parking
brake lever reaches 8 to 12 notches and will not hold
the vehicle in place.
Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer.
Adjusting procedure
1. Park the vehicle on a firm, flat and level surface,
and shut off the engine and remove the key.
2. Release the parking brake.
3. Loosen the lock nut, and adjust the cable wire
length.
4. Pull the parking brake lever 1 notch, and make sure
the vehicle does not roll easily by hand.
5. Release the parking brake, and make sure the
vehicle rolls easily by hand.
6. Tighten the lock nut.
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(1) Parking brake lever
(2) Lock nut

2. Replacing engine oil filter

WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
• Be sure to stop the engine before changing the
oil filter.
• Allow engine to cool down sufficiently, oil can
be hot and can burn.
1. Park the vehicle on a flat surface and raise the
cargo bed. Shut off the engine and remove the key.
EVERY 200 HOURS
RTV520