OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION
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Read all of manual to become familiar with vehicle. Pay attention to all NOTICES, CAUTIONS, WARNINGS and DANGERS.
A loose belt can cause audible vibration and squeal.
Tighten a new starter/generator belt to 90 - 110 lbs. (41-50 kg) tension when a gauge is applied half way between the two pulleys.
Fig. 37 Check Belt Tension Manually
Fig. 38 Adjust Belt Tension
Tighten a
new
starter/generator belt to 115 - 125 lbs. (52-
57 kg) tension when a gauge is applied half way between
the two pulleys. A
new
belt may be checked manually. A
maximum deflection of 3/8” (10 mm) is acceptable (Ref
Fig. 37 on page 23). Tighten an
existing
belt to 75 - 80
lbs. (34 - 36 kg) tension using the same technique and
inspect for cracking or wear. A maximum deflection of 1/
2” (13 mm) is acceptable
Adjusting The Belt
Loosen the starter/generator pivot bolt.
While holding the lower adjusting nut with a wrench,
loosen the upper jam nut with another wrench. Move the
lower nut up or down the adjustment bolt until proper
belt tension is achieved. Hold the lower nut in place and
tighten the upper jam nut against it.
Tighten the starter/generator pivot bolt.
BATTERY CLEANING
To reduce the possibility of damage to vehicle or floor,
neutralize acid before rinsing battery.
To reduce the possibility of damage to electrical compo-
nents while cleaning, do not use a pressure washer.
Cleaning should take place per the Periodic Service
Schedule (Ref. Periodic Service Schedule on page 18).
When cleaning the outside of the battery and terminals,
first spray with a solution of sodium bicarbonate (baking
soda) and water to neutralize any acid deposits before
rinsing with clear water.
Use of a water hose without first neutralizing any acid,
will move acid from the top of the battery to another area
of the vehicle or storage facility where it will attack the
metal structure or the concrete/asphalt floor. Addition-
ally, a residue will be left on the battery which is conduc-
tive and will contribute to the discharge of the battery.
To reduce the possibility of battery explosion
that could result in severe injury or death, do
not use metallic spray wand to clean battery
and keep all smoking materials, open flame or
sparks away from the battery.
Fig. 39 Preparing Acid Neutralizing Solution
NOTICE
3/8" (1 cm) Maximum
Deflection (New Belt)
1/2" (1.3 cm) Maximum
Deflection (Existing Belt)
1 1/2 gallons
(6 liters)
Clear Water
1/4 Cup (60 ml)
Sodium Bicarbonate
(Baking Soda)
2 Gallon
(7.5 liter)
Garden
Sprayer
1 quart
(1 liter)
Clear Water
2 Teaspoons
(10 ml)
Sodium
Bicarbonate
(Baking Soda)
Plastic
Spray
Bottle
OR
Non
Metallic
Wand
