As Necessary - Kubota XN12-8 Operation Manual

Maintenance

As necessary

As necessary
Replace bucket teeth
Replace the bucket teeth when the tooth sleeves
are worn. Do not wait for the bucket to be
damaged before replacement.
● Before the maintenance or repairs
beneath the machine, lower all movable
working devices onto the ground or
lowest position.
● During the repairs and replacements of
bucket teeth or side teeth, to prevent the
accidental movement of machine,
securely fix the working device.
• During the use of hammer, the pins and the
metal fragments will probably fly out. It
will probably cause serious personal
harms.
• While hammering hard metal parts such as
tooth pins, bucket teeth, side teeth, and
bearings, please wear protective articles
including goggles and gloves.
• While hammering tooth pins and bucket
teeth, ensure there is no person in
surrounding area.
● During operations, the non-authorized
personnel are prohibited to access the
working zone.
Warning
If the teeth are worn down to 140 mm, replace
them.
Disassemble
1. Clean the bucket and park the machine on a flat,
firm and safe ground.
2. Lay the bottom of the bucket flat, and pad the
bottom with spacers to take out the bolts (1).
3. Remove the starting key, and then check
whether the bucket is stable.
4. Remove the bolt (1).
5. Replace the bucket teeth (2).
Installation
1. Clean the area for installation of bucket
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