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REGULAR CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE WORK
BIENNIAL SERVICING To avoid personal injury: A Do not loosen the radiator cap before the radiator has cooled down sufficiently. Only loosen the cap after allowing enough time for the pressure in the system to be reduced. Thereafter, one can remove the cap completely.
BReplacing Air-Conditioner Pipes and Hoses
To avoid personal injury: A Do not touch the water hoses or the heater with your hand. You may get burned. Replace air-conditioner pipes and hoses every two years. If the hoses or pipes are swollen, hard or cracked, they should be replaced. (Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for this service.)
BReplacement of Radiator Hoses and Hose Clamps Replace radiator hoses and hose clamps every two years. If the hoses are swollen, hard or cracked, they must be replaced earlier.
(1) Hose clamp (2) Radiator hose
BChanging Radiator Coolant
To avoid personal injury: A When using anti-freeze, use protective clothing such as rubber gloves (Anti-freeze is poisonous.). A If you accidentally swallowed anti-freeze, seek medical attention at once. A When anti-freeze comes in contact with the skin or clothing, wash it off immediately. A Do not mix different types of Anti-freeze. The mixture can produce a chemical reaction causing harmful substances. A Anti-freeze is extremely flammable and explosive under certain conditions. Keep fire and children away from anti-freeze. A When draining fluids from the engine, use a container underneath the engine body to catch the fluids. A Do not pour waste onto the grounds, down a drain, or into any water source. A Also, observe the relevant environmental protection regulations when disposing of antifreeze. A If swallowed, anti-freeze is poisonous to people, animals and birds. Stop the engine, then remove the key and wait until it has cooled down completely. 1. Open the drain plug on the bottom of the radiator and drain coolant completely. Should a recovery tank be equipped, disconnect the line from the tank floor and then open the drain cock. 2. To clean, rinse the radiator with water. 3. Close the drain plug, and fill the radiator and the recovery tank with coolant fluid. Let the engine idle for about 5 min. Stop the engine and remove the key. 4. Check the coolant level of recovery tank and add the coolant if necessary. 5. The shipped machine has been filled with 50% antifreeze solution.
