Checking The Operator Presence Control; Checking The Wheel Bolt Torque; Checking The Tie-Rod Dust Cover - Kubota L4701 Operator's Manual

PERIODIC SERVICE
5. Checking the operator presence
control
Check if the engine shuts off when you stand up from
the operators seat.
WARNING
To avoid personal injury or death:
• Do not allow anyone near the tractor while
testing.
• If the tractor does not pass the test, do not
operate the tractor.
Preparing for the checking
1. Place all control levers in the "NEUTRAL" position.
2. Set the parking brake and stop the engine.
(1) PTO clutch control switch
1. Sit on the operator's seat.
2. Start the engine.
3. Engage the PTO-clutch-control-switch or lever.
4. Stand up.
Do not get off the machine.
5. Make sure that the engine shuts off after
approximately 1 second.
6. If the engine does not stop, consult your local
KUBOTA Dealer for servicing the operator's seat.

6. Checking the wheel bolt torque

WARNING
To avoid personal injury or death:
• Never operate the tractor with a loose rim,
wheel, or axle.
• Any time that the bolts and nuts are loosened,
retighten them to the specified torque.
• Check all bolts and nuts frequently and keep
them tight.
1. Check the wheel bolts and nuts regularly especially
when they are new.
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2. If the bolts and nuts of the wheels are loose, tighten
them as follows.
(1) Bolt (front wheel)
Bolt (front wheel)
(1)
Tightening
torque
Bolt (rear wheel)
(2)

7. Checking the tie-rod dust cover

1. Check to see that the tie-rod dust covers are not
damaged.
SERVICE EVERY 50 HOURS
(2) Bolt (rear wheel)
124.0 N⋅m to 147.0 N⋅m
(12.6 kgf⋅m to 15.0 kgf⋅m)
[91.5 ft⋅lbs to 108.4 ft⋅lbs]
196.0 N⋅m to 225.0 N⋅m
(20.0 kgf⋅m to 23.0 kgf⋅m)
[144.6 ft⋅lbs to 166.0 ft⋅lbs]
L4701