Cleaning Air Cleaner Primary Element - Kubota B3150 Operator's Manual

(1) Battery
1. To slow charge the battery, connect the battery
positive terminal to the charger positive terminal and
the negative to the negative, then recharge in the
standard fashion.
2. A boost charge is only for emergencies. It will partially
charge the battery at a high rate and in a short time.
When using a boost-charged battery, it is necessary to
recharge the battery as early as possible.
Failure to do this will shorten the battery's service life.
3. The battery is charged if the indicator display turns
green from black.
4. When exchanging an old battery for a new one, use
battery of equal specification shown in table 1.
[TABLE 1]
Capacity
Battery Volts
at
Type (V)
5 hr (Ah)
55B24L(S)-
12 36
MF
C Direction for Storage
1. When storing the tractor for a long period, remove the
battery from tractor, adjust the electrolyte to the proper
level and store in a dry place out of direct sunlight.
2. The battery self-discharges while it is stored.
Recharge it once every 3 months in hot seasons and
once every 6 months in cold seasons.
Reserve Cold Normal
at Cranking Charging
(min) Amps (A) Rate (A)
80 430 4.5
BCleaning Air Cleaner Primary Element
To avoid personal injury:
A Be sure to stop the engine and remove the key
before cleaning air filter element.
1. Remove the air cleaner cover and primary element.
2. Clean the primary element:
(1) When dry dust adheres to the element, blow
compressed air from the inside, turning the
element. Pressure of compressed air must be
under 205 kPa (2.1 kgf/cm , 30 psi).
(2) When carbon or oil adheres to the element, soak
the element in detergent for 15 minutes then wash
it several times in water, rinse with clean water
and dry it naturally. After element is fully dried,
inspect inside of the element with a light and
check if it is damaged or not.
3. Replace air cleaner primary element:
Once yearly or after every sixth cleaning, whichever
comes first.
A Check to see if the evacuator valve is blocked with
dust.
(1) Secondary (safety) element
(2) Primary element
(3) Evacuator valve
(4) Cover
A The air cleaner uses a dry element, never apply oil.
A Do not run the engine with filter element removed.
A Be sure to refit the cover with the arrow
of cover) upright. If the cover is improperly fitted,
evacuator valve will not function and dust will adhere
to the element.
A Do not touch the secondary element except in cases
where replacing is required.
(See "Replacing Air Cleaner Secondary Element" in
"EVERY 1 YEAR" in "PERIODIC SERVICE" section.)
PERIODIC SERVICE
(on the rear
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