MacDon M1240, Operator'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
3. Loosen compressor mounting hardware (A).
4. Pry compressor (B) away from engine so that a force
of 45 N (10 lbf) de fl ects the belts (C) 5 mm (3/16 in.) at
mid-span.
NOTE:
The tab (D) on bracket can be used as support
for prying.
5. Tighten compressor mounting hardware (A).
6. Recheck tension and readjust as required.
7. Close the hood. Refer to 5.3.2 Closing Hood, page
245 .
Figure 5.139: Air Conditioning (A/C)
Compressor
Replacing Air Conditioner (A/C) Compressor Belts
DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of the machine, always stop the engine and remove
the key from the ignition before leaving the operator’s seat for any reason.
1. Shut down the engine and remove the key.
2. Open the hood. Refer to 5.3.1 Opening Hood, page
244 .
3. Loosen compressor mounting hardware (A) and rotate
the compressor (B) towards the engine to release
tension on belts.
4. Remove belts (C) from compressor (B).
5. Install compressor belts (C).
6. Pry compressor (B) away from engine so that a force
of 45 N (10 lbf) de fl ects the belts (C) 5 mm (3/16 in.) at
mid-span.
NOTE:
The tab (D) on bracket can be used as support
for prying.
7. Tighten compressor mounting hardware (A).
8. Recheck tension and readjust as required.
9. Close the hood. Refer to 5.3.2 Closing Hood, page
245 .
Figure 5.140: Air Conditioning (A/C)
Compressor
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