Every 50 Hours; Adjusting Belt Tensions And Replacement - Kubota T1880 Operator's Manual

38 PERIODIC SERVICE
2. Remove the precleaner from the air cleaner cover.
(1) Precleaner
(2) Air cleaner cover
3. Wash the precleaner in warm water with detergent.
Rinse the precleaner thoroughly until all traces of
detergent are eliminated. Squeeze out excess water.
(do not wring.) Allow the precleaner to air dry.
4. Saturate the precleaner with new engine oil.
Squeeze out all excess oil.
5. Reinstall the precleaner into the upper section of the
air cleaner cover. Make sure hole in precleaner is
aligned with the upper mounting knob.
6. Reinstall the air cleaner cover and secure with the two
knobs.
A Operating in dusty condition may require more
frequent maintenance than above.

EVERY 50 HOURS

BAdjusting Belt Tensions and Replacement
C PTO belt tension
To avoid personal injury:
A Always stop the engine, set the parking brake,
remove the key, and disengage PTO.
If the PTO belt slips while the PTO is operating under
load, check the PTO spring length and adjust the tension
spring length, as explained below.
1. Push down the PTO lever to the "ENGAGED" position.
2. If (L) is shorter than 73 mm (2.87 in.) adjust it with the
tension clutch cable adjusting nut.
(L) should be 75 to 78 mm. (2.95 to 3.07 in.)
3. After adjustment tighten the nut securely.
When replacing the PTO belt, (L) should be 78 to 81
mm (3.07 to 3.19 in.) at 51 mm (2 in.) cutting height.
(1) Tension clutch cable adjusting nut