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Some types of battery havea single cover for all the inspection plugs.
To access the elements, use a lever as shown in the figure.
Restore the correct tension in the auxiliary
member drive belt
(Refers to engines with traditional tensioning devices)
q Loosen the screw fixing the alternator to the bracket (1).
q Loosen the bolt anchoring the alternator to its lower support.
q Proceed to tighten the tensioner (2), locking the counternut.
q On reaching the required tension, lock the fixing screws and bolt.
For engines without a screw tensioner, proceed after loosening the
fixing screws (1) and anchor bolt, turning the alternator as shown in
the figure until the required tension is reached, after which tighten the
fixing screws and anchor bolt firmly.
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Replace the belt if any abrasion, cracking or tearing is seen, and if oil
or fuel has spilled onto the belt.
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