Every 4 Years; Replacing Brake Hose; Service As Required; Checking Brake Pad - Kubota RTV500 Operator's Manual

EVERY 4 YEARS

BReplacing Brake Hose
Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for this service.

SERVICE AS REQUIRED

BChecking Brake Pad
To avoid personal injury:
A The machine can fall or slip from an unsafe
device or supports.
A Use a safe lifting device rated for the load to be
lifted.
A Lower the vehicle onto jack stands and block
the wheels before servicing. (See "JACK-UP
POINT" in "PERIODIC SERVICE" section.)
1. Park the vehicle on a firm, flat and level surface.
2. Raise the vehicle with a safe devise and lower onto the
jack or other stable supports. Block the wheels
remaining on the ground to prevent the vehicle from
moving.
3. Remove the wheel bolts and the tires.
(1) Wheel bolts
4. Check the brake pads for wear or damage.
Check the pad's thickness:
Minimum thickness should be 1mm (3/64 inch). If
below this or pad material is damaged, contact your
local Kubota Dealer.
(1) Brake pad
5. Reinstall the tires with the valve stem to the outside.
6. Tighten the wheel bolts evenly in alternating sequence
until snug.
7. Repeat the same procedure for remaining three tires.
8. Lower the vehicle completely to the ground.
9. Tighten the wheel bolts from 108.4 to 121.9 N-m (80 to
90 ft-lbs).
BAdjusting Parking Brake
For proper adjusting of the parking brake, consult your
local KUBOTA Dealer.
BAdjusting Alternator Drive Belt Tension
For proper adjusting of the alternator drive belt, consult
your local KUBOTA Dealer.
PERIODIC SERVICE 69