RDG603A11 - Issue 8 - Shire 14 70, 85 & 130 WB Owners
Manual Page 32 of 50
8.
Fuel System Bleeding
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Ensure that the fuel tank is more
than ¾” full prior to attempting this.
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Refer to Yanmar Operator’s Manual, page 13 (Shire 70 WB).
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Refer
to John Deere Operator’s Manual, page 50-6 (Shire 85 WB).
9.
Cooling System
WARNING:
DO NOT CHECK THE COOLANT LEVEL WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT. REMOVE THE
IGNITION KEY BEFORE WORKING IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
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To check the coolant level, ensure that the engine has been shut down for at least
half an hour.
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The coolant level can be checked visually and should be between the two level
marks moulded on to the white, plastic expansion tank.
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If required, top up the level with coolant (50% clean tap water and 50% ethylene
glycol based anti-freeze) through the expansion tank filler cap.
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Do not use water only to top up as this weakens the coolant mix, reducing the level
of frost protection and anti-corrosion protection of the coolant.
10.
Belt Adjustment
CAUTION:
REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY BEFORE WORKING IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT
.
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Depress the longest run of the drive belt to be checked. If the travel exceeds 15 -
20mm using hard finger pressure, the belt needs re-tensioning.
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Loosen the upper adjuster bolts on the alternator, and the lower mounting pivot nut
and bolt, either pull out using hand pressure or use the tensioning screw, depending
on which alternator is fitted.
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Pull the alternator away from the engine to tighten the belt.
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Hold the alternator in position and re-tighten all the bolts.
Note:
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– If the belts are over tightened alternator bearing failure will occur.
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– Shire 85 WB 120A alternator belt is self-adjusting
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