E-Z-GO RXV GASOLINE, Service & Repair Manual

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ENGINE
Repair and Service Manual
Read all of Section B and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions and Warnings.
B
Fig. 10 Air Filter Assembly
Cleaning the Air Filter Element
Do NOT use compressed air to clean the air filter. Doing
so will damage the filter and will damage the engine.
If the element is in acceptable condition, loose dirt may
be removed by tapping the filter lightly
. Do NOT use oil
on the filter element or any part of the unit. Install the
element in the same way it was removed, being sure
that the cover clip is fastened securely.
STARTER/GENERATOR BELT TEN-
SION
Tool List Qty.
Belt Tension Gauge .....................................................1
Wrench, 13 mm............................................................1
Wrench, 14 mm............................................................2
Wrench, 15 mm............................................................1
Ratchet ........................................................................1
Socket, 13 mm"............................................................1
Socket, 15 mm.............................................................1
The starter/generator belt tension should be checked
after the first 15 - 20 hours and set to 75 - 80 lbs. (34 -
36 kg).
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 (Ref. Fig. 11).
Fig. 11 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. 12).
Fig. 12 Checking Belt Tension with Finger
NOTICE
3/8" (1 cm) Maximum
Deflection (New Belt)
1/2" (1.3 cm) Maximum
Deflection (Existing Belt)