Checking Intake Air Line; Checking Engine Breather Hose; Checking Brake Hose And Pipe - Kubota RTV520 Operator's Manual

PERIODIC SERVICE
3. Keep yourself well away from the vehicle for at
least 10 minutes or while the steam is blowing out.
4. Check to see if there is no danger such as burning,
get rid of the causes of overheating according to
the Troubleshooting section of this manual, and
then start the engine again.

3. Checking intake air line

1. Check to see if the hoses and hose clamps are tight
and not damaged.
2. If hoses and clamps are found to be worn or
damaged, replace or repair them at once.
(1) Hose
(2) Hose clamp
(3) Intake air line

4. Checking engine breather hose

WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
• Be sure to stop the engine and remove the key
before checking engine breather hose.
Check to see if engine breather hoses are properly
fixed every year.
1. Stop the engine and let cool down.
2. If hose clamps are loose, tighten bands securely.
3. Replace hoses and tighten hose clamps securely,
if engine breather hoses are swollen, hardened or
cracked.
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(1) Hose
(2) Clamp
Replace hoses and hose clamps every 4 years or
earlier if you checked and found that hoses are
swollen, hardened or cracked.

5. Checking brake hose and pipe

1. Check to see that brake hose and pipe are not
swollen, hardened or cracked.
2. Check the brake hose and pipe joints for oil leaks.
See the following figures.
EVERY 1 YEAR
RTV520