Cleaning The Radiator; Checking And Adjusting The V-Belt Tension; Checking The Coolant Hoses - Kubota K008-3 Operating Instructions Manual

Maintenance

Cleaning the radiator

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Open the engine hood (page 74).
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Clean the radiator (1) from the engine side with a water jet
or with compressed air. Do not use high-pressure cleaners.
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Check the radiator for damage after cleaning it.
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Close the engine hood.

Checking and adjusting the V-belt tension

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Open the engine compartment cover (page 74).
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Depress the V-belt (1) at point "A". The V-belt deflection
should be approx. 10 mm.
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Check the V-belt for proper condition and cracks.
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To tighten the V-belt, loosen the mounting screws (2 and 4),
swing the alternator (3). Tighten the fastening screws and
check the tension of the V-belt.
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Close the engine compartment cover.

Checking the coolant hoses

Carry out the inspection while the engine is cold.
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Open the engine hood (page 74).
Check all hose connections to the engine, coolant expansion reservoir and the radiator for condition (cracks,
bulges, hard spots) and firm seating of the clamps. If necessary, have the hoses replaced by trained personnel.
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Close the engine hood.
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