6 - MAINTENANCE
Fan and alternator drive belt
Inspection of fan
Inspect the fan every
10 h
or every day.
Perform a visual inspection of the fan for cracks, loose
rivets, and bent or loose blades.
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Inspection of belt tension
Check the belt tension every
10 h
or every day.
NOTICE:
operating the engine with loosened belt may cause over heat of the engine or insufficient charging of the
battery due to slipping belt in its housing.
1. Apply finger pressure of about
10 kg
(
22.0 lb
) at the
midpoint of the belt, between the alternator pulley and
the crankshaft pulley, while the engine is shut down and
the starter key is removed.
2. Belt deflection should be about
7 – 9 mm
(
0.3 – 0.4 in
).
NOTE:
check any indication of damage on the pulley or belt
due to wear. Check thoroughly to make sure that the belt
is correctly engaged to groove of the pulley. The belt must
be replaced if it is elongated, it has cracks or it is worn out.
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Adjustment of belt tension
1. Loosen the adjusting bolt
(1)
and the mounting bolt
(2)
.
2. Rotate the alternator
(3)
to obtain the correct value of
tension.
3. Tighten the mounting bolt
(2)
and the adjusting bolt
(1)
.
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