Kubota — Adjusting Fan Belt Tension
Adjustments
From a Kubota owner's manual covering: GL 11000, GL 7000, GL 9000, GL11000, GL11000-STD, GL11000-USA, GL6000, GL6000-AUS, GL6000-STD, GL7000, GL7000-STD, GL7000-USA…. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Kubota GL 11000, Kubota GL 7000, Kubota GL 9000, Kubota GL11000-STD, Kubota GL11000-USA, Kubota GL6000, Kubota GL6000-AUS, Kubota GL6000-STD, Kubota GL7000-STD, Kubota GL7000-USA, Kubota Z482 engine, Kubota D722 engine
Before you start
- Be sure to stop the engine and remove the key before checking the belt tension.
- Be sure to reinstall the detached safety shield after maintenance or checking.
Procedure
- Stop the engine and remove the key.
- Apply moderate thumb pressure to belt between pulleys.
- If tension is not as specified, loosen the lock nut and turn the adjust nut to get belt tension within range.
- Tighten up the lock nut.
- Replace fan belt if it is damaged.
Specs & values
- Deflection of between 12 to 14 mm (0.47 to 0.55 in.) under load of 98 N (22.1 lbs.)
Full service-parts list: Kubota GL 11000 →, Kubota GL 7000 →, Kubota GL 9000 →, Kubota GL11000-STD →, Kubota GL11000-USA →, Kubota GL6000 →, Kubota GL6000-AUS →, Kubota GL6000-STD →, Kubota GL7000-STD →, Kubota GL7000-USA →, Kubota Z482 engine →
Source: Kubota owner's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.