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I. GENERAL A. BODY AND ENGINE IDENTIFICATION MARKS K008-3, U10-3 EU-Version Your KUBOTA dealer is always ready to help so that your excavator offers the best performance. After having carefully read this manual, you will realize that much of the routine maintenance can be done by yourself.
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K008-3, U10-3 I. GENERAL K008-3 KTC, KCL, KTA-Version The model name, machine number and engine num- ber of this product are described in their respective positions, as shown below. Note that their positions may be different depending on the specifications.
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K008-3, U10-3 I. GENERAL B. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR SERVICING, DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY Safety precautions for servicing Most accidents during servicing arise from carelessness. Please remember that safety involves both the welfare of the employees and improved work efficiency. Safety precautions for disassembly and reassembly Machines must be disassembled and assembled efficiently and safely.
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K008-3, U10-3 I. GENERAL c. Preparation for Disassembly (1) Cleaning Remove mud and dirt from the body before disassembly. (2) Acceptance inspection The machine must be checked before it is disassembled to record existing conditions, such as those listed below.
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K008-3, U10-3 I. GENERAL C. IMPORTANT SAFETY PROCESS AND CRITICAL FUNCTIONAL PROCESS The following instructions are related to essential adhesives, important safety process and critical func- tional process . Pay special attention in servicing these process. (Pay also close attention in reconnecting the electrical cables.)
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K008-3, U10-3 I. GENERAL D. IMPORTANT INSPECTION ITEMS AFTER REASSEMBLING a. Operate the machine and check for unusual noise and vibrations. b. Make sure the safety decals and wireharness clamps are in their specified posi- tions. c. With the machine front in a specified posture, check the amount of hydrauric oil.
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K008-3, U10-3 I. GENERAL E. SERVICING FUNDAMENTALS a.Items for Servicing Locking adhesive 1) Tighten bolts, nuts, adapters, and similar parts to their specified torques which are given in the list of tightening torques and adhesive as well as in this manual. Be sure to observe the specified torques for important tightened parts and components.
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K008-3, U10-3 I. GENERAL 4) Precautions in tightening hoses and pipes. • Flexible hoses have a slight natural bend of their own. Utilize the natural bend. Be also careful not to twist them. • Be careful not to confuse the routes of the hoses.
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K008-3, U10-3 I. GENERAL b.O-ring, Oil Seal, Circlip and Roll Pin (1) General precautions • Make sure the O-ring and the oil seal are free of anything unusual (uneven surface, scratches, chipping, etc.). • Check the O-ring groove for burrs. Correct, if any, using an oil stone or the like.
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K008-3, U10-3 I. GENERAL (4) Oil seal • Do not confuse the orientation of the oil seal lips. Direct the main lip toward the oil cham- ber; in other words, toward what is to be sealed. Packing Dustproof lip Metal ring...
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K008-3, U10-3 I. GENERAL c. Piping (1) General precautions • Tightening the pipe socket to the specified torque. If too tight, the socket itself or a hydraulic component may get damaged. It too loose, an oil leak may occur. • In connecting a new hose or pipe, tighten its nut first to the specified torque and then turn it back (about 45°).
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