General Working Precautions; Tightening Bolts And Nuts; Applying Thread-Locking Fluid - Kubota WSM 05-E4B Series Workshop Manual

GENERAL WORKING PRECAUTIONS

1. Tightening bolts and nuts
GENERAL WORKING PRECAUTIONS
• When servicing, observe the safety instructions in
the operator's manual and workshop manual.
• Clean the machine before maintenance.
• Service the machine at a clean location.
• Park the machine on a stable and level ground then
lower the attachment to check the machine safely.
• Stop the engine and remove the key when leaving
the operator's seat for cleaning, maintenance, and
servicing.
• Before working, remove the negative (-) terminal
from the battery or turn off the battery isolator
switch.
• Whenever a special tool is required, use the special
tool that Kubota recommends.
• Use genuine Kubota parts to ensure safety and
machine performance.
• Hang a DO NOT OPERATE tag near the operator's
seat.
• Observe workplace safety rules when performing
service and work.
05-E4B SERIES,05-E4BG SERIES

1. Tightening bolts and nuts

• Tighten the bolts and nuts to their specified torque.
NOTE
– Tighten the bolts and nuts alternately from
top to bottom and left to right so the torque
is distributed evenly.
– Gradually tighten the bolts and nuts two or
three times.
(A) Alternately
(B) Diagonally

2. Applying thread-locking fluid

1. Clean and dry the location where a thread-locking
fluid will be applied with a solvent to remove
moisture, oil, and dirt.
2. Apply the thread-locking fluid to the tip of the bolt.
3. If the threads are large, apply the thread-locking
fluid all around the bolt hole.
2. GENERAL
(C) Diagonally from center to
outside
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