Checking Radiator Hoses And Clamps; Inspection And Cleaning Air Filter Element - Kubota KX080-3 Operator's Manual

C Checking and adjustment of the fan belt tension
1. Press the fan belt down in the middle, with a force of
approx. 10 kg. The belt tension is correct if it deflects
about 20 mm. If otherwise, loosen bolt (1) and (2) and
shift the air-compressor (3) in the direction shown by
the arrow.
2. Replace the fan belt if worn out, cracked or torn.
(1) Bolt
(2) Bolt
(3) Air-compressor
A If the engine is run with a loose fan belt, the belt could
slip and cause overheating of the engine. Check fan
belt tension regularly.
A If the engine is run with a loose fan belt, the belt could
slip and cause insufficient battery charging. Check fan
belt tension regularly.
A Should the fan belt break or jump off, the indicator light
for battery charge will light up. Stop the engine and
remove the key immediately.
BChecking Radiator Hoses and Clamps
To avoid personal injury:
A Wait long enough for the radiator coolant to
cool down.
Check the water hoses for proper connection. This check
should be carried out every 200 hours or every 6 months,
whichever comes first.
1. Should the hose clamps become loose or water leaks,
tighten the hose clamps properly.
2. Should the radiator hoses become swollen, aged or
cracked, they must be replaced and the hose clamps
tightened again properly.
REGULAR CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE WORK
(A) about 20 mm
(B) approx. 10 kg
(1) Radiator hoses
BInspection and Cleaning Air Filter Element
Open the engine hood and remove the dust-cover. Take
out only outer element, clean the element, case interior
and reassemble. During reassembly, take care to install
the dust-cover so that its TOP mark (arrow) faces up-
wards. Do not remove the inner element.
A Should the machine be used in extremely dusty areas,
the air filter element must be inspected and cleaned
more frequently than in the specified maintenance
periods.
A The air filter has a dry element, keep free from oil.
A Do not run the engine without the air filter.
(1) Inner element
(2) Outer element
(3) Dust-cover
(4) Clamps
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(2) Hose clamps