Takeuchi TB153 FR, Operator'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE
After First 50 Hours (New Machines Only)
Adjustment
1. Tilt up the platform.
Refer to page 154 “Tilting Up the Platform”.
2. Loosen the adjusting bolt (5) and locking
nut (6).
3. Using a lever (7), move the alternator (8)
and adjust the slack.
4. Tighten the adjusting bolt (5) and locking
nut (6).
Inspecting and Adjusting the Fan
Belt
WARNING
Stop the engine and allow the machine
to cool down before performing
inspection and maintenance.
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The engine, muffler, radiator, hydraulic
lines, sliding parts and many other
parts of the machine are hot directly
after the engine is stopped. Touching
these parts will cause burns.
Inspection
1. Open the engine hood.
2. Press the fan belt at midway between the
fan pulley (2) and alternator pulley (3) and
check the tension (about 98 N or 22 lbs.).
The slack (A) should be about 7 to 10 mm
(0.28 to 0.4 in.).
3. Inspect the fan belt (4) and replace it if:
• there are cuts or cracks.
• the belt is worn and touches the bottom
of the V groove in the pulley.
• the belt stretches and cannot be
adjusted.