Section 3 - Maintenance
Routine Maintenance
Engine
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Checking the Alternator Belt Tension
1 Park the machine on level ground.
2 Stop the engine.
3 Open the engine compartment top cover.
!MWARNING
Make sure the engine cannot be started. Disconnect
the battery before doing this job.
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4 When correctly set the belt has 7 mm (0.28 in)
deflection at point X.
Fig 24.
5 If the belt requires adjusting. K
Adjusting the
Alternator Belt ( T 3-39).
Adjusting the Alternator Belt
!MWARNING
Make sure the engine cannot be started. Disconnect
the battery before doing this job.
2-3-3-5
Fig 25.
1 Loosen bolts A and B which secure the alternator.
!MCAUTION
Any leverage required to position the alternator must
be applied at the drive end bracket only, using a
wooden lever.
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2 Reposition the alternator until belt deflection at point
X is 7 mm (0.28 in).
3 Tighten bolts A and B.
4 Close and lock the engine compartment top cover.
X
A
B
X