RDG603A20 - Issue 10
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Turn the battery master switch to the off position before replacing any belts.
Ensure that you have the correct replacement belts before starting this procedure.
Some engines may have been fitted with non-standard optional alternators which may
not use the belt sizes listed. Make a note of these belt sizes upon delivery.
Loosen the top adjuster bolts and the lower mounting pivot nut and bolt.
Push the alternator towards the engine to loosen the belt.
Remove the belt.
Hold the belt in position over the top alternator pulley. Rotate the engine if required by
hand, to guide the new belt into the “vee”.
Re-tension the belt as above.
Optional Self Adjusting Belt Tensioner (Shire 45 & 50 only):
Ensure the ignition key is removed before replacing any belts.
Turn the battery master switch to the off position before replacing any belts.
Ensure that you have the correct replacement belts before starting this procedure.
Some engines may have been fitted with non-standard optional alternators which may
not use the belt sizes listed. Make a note of these belt sizes upon delivery.
Insert a ½” drive “T” bar into the square recess of the automatic tensioner.
Pull lever bar in anti-clockwise direction to slacken off the belt.
Remove the belt.
Pull lever bar anti-clockwise again and refit the belt
Check that the belt is fitted correctly into all of the pulley grooves.
12. Control Panel Maintenance
WARNING:
REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY BEFORE WORKING IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
TURN BATTERY ISOLATION SWITCHES OFF.
To replace an illumination bulb:
Release the panel from its mounting. The bulbs
are accessible from the rear of the panel. Remove the wires, unscrew the nut and pull
out the bulb housing from the panel. Remove the bulb and replace. Refit bulb housing,
screw the nut back up and refit the wires.
To replace any gauge:
Release the panel from its mounting. The gauges are
accessible from the rear of the panel. Unplug the wire connectors, unscrew and pull
