White Magic PRO 1900, Owner'S Manual

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Maintenance Instructions for Ford Engine (continued…)
Coolant Level (Continued…)
Use only a permanent-type coolant that meets Ford Specification ESE-M97B44-A, such as Ford
Cooling System Fluid. Refer to the coolant mixture chart on the container for additional anti-
freeze protection information. Do not use alcohol or methanol antifreeze, or mix them with the
specified coolant.
Plain water may be used in an emergency, but replace it with the specified coolant as quickly as
possible to avoid damage to the system. With only water in the system, do not let the engine
run hot.
Radiator
Inspect exterior of the radiator for obstructions. Remove all bugs, dirt, or foreign materialwith
a soft brush or cloth. Use care to avoid damaging the fins. If available, use low pressure com-
pressed air or a stream of water in the opposite direction of normal air flow.
Check all hoses and connections for leaks. If any of the hoses are cracked, frayed, or feel
spongy, they should be replaced.
Drive Belts
The water pump is belt driven. This same belt may also drive the fan and/or alternator. The
drive belt(s) should be properly adjusted at all times. A loose drive belt causes improper alter-
nator, fan and water pump operation, in addition to overheating. Over tightening the belt may
result in excessive wear on the alternator and water pump bearings, as well as premature wear
on the belt itself. Therefore, it is recommended that a belt tension guage be used to check the
and adjust the belt tension.
Any belt that has operated for a minimum of ten minutes is con-
sidered a used belt, and when adjusted, it must be adjusted to the reset tension shown in the
specifications.
Belt Tension
Install the belt tension tool on the drive belt and check the tension following the instructions of
the tool manufacturer.
If the tension is not to specification, loosen the alternator mounting and adjusting arm bolts.
Move the alternator away from the engine until the correct tension is obtained. Remove the
gauge. Tighten the alternator adjusting arm and mounting bolts. Install the tension gauge and
recheck the belt tension.
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