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IMPORTANT:
• Be sure to install the O-ring when re-installing the
strainer.
• When the fuel tank is emptied and air is trapped in the
fuel system, bleed the air as follows:
- Close the fuel filter cock and loosen the strainer cup.
Then open the fuel cock and evacuate trapped air com-
pletely along with fuel out of the stainer cup. Re-tighten
the strainer cup. The air trapped between the fuel
pump and injectors is evacuated automatically when
the starter switch is turned to the ON position (
).
10. FUEL HOSES
Check the fuel hoses for cracks and fuel leak after every
100 hours of operation. A damaged hose should be
replaced with a new one.
11. FAN BELT
WARNING:
• Before checking the fan belt, stop the engine
and remove the starter key without fail.
• Wait until the engine and accessories cool
down completely to prevent burns.
The fan belt,1, is accessible from the right rear of the
engine room by opening the engine hood. Check the belt
for tension and damage.
Push down the belt with a finger at the intermediate point
between the alternator,2, and crankshaft pulley,3, with a
force of 10 kgf (22 lb) and see its deflection,A. If it deflects
by about 10 mm (0.4 in.), the tension is proper.
When the belt deflection is improper, correct in the follow-
ing procedure:
a. Loosen the lock bolt,4, and adjust bolt,5, of the alterna-
tor.
b. Pull the alternator outward to apply more tension to the
belt. Tighten the lock bolt and adjust bolt temporarily
while pulling the alternator.
c. Check for the belt deflection to see if the tension is
proper. If so, tighten the lock bolt and adjust bolt
securely.
IMPORTANT: When the belt is found to be defective, ask
your dealer for replacement.
(2) Fuel cock lever (3) Ring nut
(4) Air-bleeding screw A: Open B: Close
(1) Fan belt (4) Lock bolt
(2) Alternator (5) Adjust bolt
(3) Crankshaft pulley
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