4. In order to set the belt tight, move
the upper part of the alternator
backward.
5. Apply moderate thumb pressure to
the belt between pulleys.
6. If tension is incorrect, loosen the
alternator mounting bolts and, us-
ing a lever placed between the al-
ternator and the engine block, pull
the alternator out until the deec-
tion of the belts falls within accept-
able limits.
7. Replace the fan belt if it is dam-
aged or cracked.
Proper fan belt tension (A)
A deection between
7 ~ 9 mm (0.28 ~ 0.35 in.) when the belt
is pressed in the middle of the span.
To avoid personal injury:
Be sure to stop the engine be-
fore checking belt tension.
CAUTION
(1) Battery
Mishandling the battery shortens the
service life and adds to maintenance
costs. If the battery is insufficiently
charged, the headlights may dim and
the engine is hard to start. It is impor-
tant to inspect the battery periodically.
1. The battery cable should always
be clean and firmly connected.
When installing a new or used bat-
tery, clean its terminals and the
end of the cable.
BATTERY (W)
PRECAUTIONS FOR HANDLING
M46O727A
2. Check the electrolyte level and
add distilled water if necessary.
3. Check the battery and cable for
damage and corrosion.
4. Apply grease to the terminals and
cable end in order to prevent cor-
rosion.
The battery gas can explode. Do
not expose the battery to ames
or sparks. It may cause a re.
The battery fluid contains sul-
furic acid that can burn you. Do
not allow the battery uid to con-
tact your eyes, skin, or painted
surfaces. If you accidentally get
it in your eyes or on your skin,
ush the site of contact with wa-
ter and contact your doctor.
Be sure to wear eye protection
while working on the battery. The
battery uid can hurt your eyes.
Use only the battery with the
specified voltage. Otherwise,
it may cause a re.
WARNING