E-Z-GO 4 CADDY 1999, Technician'S Repair And Service Manual

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GENERAL INFORMATION & ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Read all of Section Band this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings
STARTER/GENERATOR BELT TENSION
Tool List Qty. Required
Belt tension gauge ...................................................... 1
Wrench, 3/4" ............................................................... 1
Wrench, 9/16" ............................................................. 2
Ratchet, 3/8" drive ....................................................... 1
Socket, 3/4", 3/8" drive ................................................ 1
The starter/generator belt tension should be checked
after the first 15 - 20 hours of use and set to 75 - 80 lbs.
(34 - 36 kg).
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NOTE
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A loose belt can cause audible vibration and
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squeal.
Tighten a new starter/generator belt to 90 - 11 0 lbs. ( 41 -
50 kg) tension when a gauge is applied half way between
the two pulleys (Ref Fig. 15 on page A-7).
Fig. 15 Checking Belt Tension with Gauge
Although not as accurate, a new belt may be depressed
with a finger. A maximum deflection of 3/8" (10 mm) is
acceptable (Ref Fig. 16 on page A-7).
3/8" (10 mm) New Belt or
1/2" (13 mm) Existing Belt
Maximum Deflection
Fig. 16 Checking Belt Tension with Finger
Re-tighten an existing belt to 75 - 80 lbs. (34 - 36 kg)
tension using the same technique. A maximum deflection
of 1 /2" (13 mm) is acceptable.
Adjusting the Belt
Using a 3/4" socket and open end wrench, loosen the
starter/generator pivot bolt.
While holding the adjusting nut with a 9/16" wrench,
loosen the jam nut with another 9/16" wrench. Move the
adjusting nut up or down the adjusting bolt until proper
belt tension is achieved. Hold adjusting nut in place and
tighten jam nut against it (Ref Fig. 17 on page A-7).
Fig. 17 Adjusting the Belt Tension
Using a 3/4" socket and open end wrench, tighten the
starter/generator pivot bolt.
AIR INTAKE AND COOLING FINS
Every 20 hours, check for a build up of debris in the air
intake and cooling fins (Ref Fig. 18 on page A-7) (Ref
Fig. 19 on page A-8). Blow or brush out debris from
these areas.
Air Hose
Fig. 18 Cleaning Air Intake
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