Service and Maintenance
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Drive Belt
In order for the generator,
power steering pump and air
conditioning compressor to
function properly, the drive belt
should be in good condition and
should be adjusted properly.
Replace the drive belt if it is worn,
cracked, or frayed.
CAUTION
Do not leave the key in the igni-
tion while checking the drive
belt.
Otherwise, the engine could be
started unexpectedly.
Fans or other moving engine
parts can injure you badly.
To check the drive belt tension, do
the following:
1. Apply moderate thumb pres-
sure (approximately 10 kgf)
midway along the longest,
unsupported span of the drive
belt.
The deflection of the drive belt
(caused by your thumb pres-
sure) should be about 10 mm.
2. If the belt is too loose, see
your dealer for service.
See the Maintenance Schedule for
more information.
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Section 4
Air Cleaner/Filter
CAUTION
The air filter must be placed
properly unless you are doing
repairs or maintenance work.
Do not operate the vehicle
without the air filter installed.
If the engine is started with the
air filter improperly positioned,
the engine could be damaged.
Inspect and change the filter at the
intervals recommended in your
Maintenance Schedule.
1. Open the hood and remove
the cover .
2. Remove the filter.
Take care to dislodge as little
dirt as possible.
3. Clean the inside of the
housing.
4. Cover the housing with a
damp cloth while cleaning the
filter.
5. Away from the vehicle’s
engine compartment, lightly
shake the filter to release loose
dust and dirt.
6. Clean the filter by blowing
compressed air through it in
direction opposite of nor-
mal airflow .
7. Change the filter if it remains
caked with dirt.
Reinstall the cover when you are
done.
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