SERVICE
Service - 41
Adjusting Fan (Alternator) Belt Tension
1.
WARNING
Avoid Personal Injury!
Fingers or loose clothing can get caught in rotat-
ing parts. Shut off the power unit engine, remove
the ignition key, and wait for all moving parts to
stop rotating before working on the power unit.
Turn the battery disconnect
A
B
switch to the Off position.
2. Loosen the alternator adjust-
ment bolt (A).
3. Loosen the bottom alternator
mounting bolt (B).
4. Move the alternator in the
desired direction.
5. Tighten the alternator adjust-
ment bolt.
6. Tighten the bottom alternator
mounting bolt.
7. Recheck the belt for proper tension.
Cleaning Engine Compartment & Engine
Clean the engine compartment and engine daily or
prior to each use, to reduce the risk of engine over-
heating or ignition of accumulated debris.
1. Park the power unit on a level surface.
2.
Engage the parking brake and shut off the engine.
3. Remove the key from the ignition switch and
allow the engine to cool.
4. Remove the top hood panel and the rear panel
to access the engine compartment.
5. Remove accumulated debris and dust from the
engine compartment and engine.
6. Refer also to Cleaning The Radiator And Screen
section of this manual.
Servicing The Cooling System
Attention
Avoid damage to your engine!
Using incorrect coolant mixture and/or type can
cause engine damage. Use only a mixture of 50%
distilled water and 50% ethylene glycol antifreeze.
Recommended antifreeze: a low silicate, phos-
phate free antifreeze (ethylene glycol) containing
supplemental coolant additives (SCA’s) to inhibit
corrosion and rust.
Dye Color does not determine the antifreeze
properties; ethylene glycol antifreeze of different
colors can be mixed.
WARNING
Avoid Personal Injury!
If the unit has been running, the radiator and radia-
tor coolant will be hot and can burn skin! Built-up
pressure in the radiator can cause an explosive
release of coolant if the radiator cap is removed:
•
Shut off engine and allow to cool.
• Do not remove the radiator cap unless the
radiator and engine are cool enough to touch
with bare hands.
•
Slowly loosen cap to the first stop to release
all the pressure before removing completely.
WARNING
Avoid Personal Injury!
Wear personal protective equipment to protect
eyes and hands when opening radiator cap to
protect against the pressure in the radiator.
If coolant is spilled on skin or clothing, change
clothing and wash affected skin immediately.
CAUTION
Coolant is poisonous to humans and animals and
is hazardous to the environment. Drain coolant into
an approved container. Dispose of used coolant in
accordance with local laws.
