3. If the fuel pipes and hose clamps
are found damaged or deterio-
rated earlier than two years, then
change them immediately.
4. Af t e r th e fu e l pi p e an d ho s e
clamps have been changed, bleed
the fuel system.
(1) Adjusting Bolt
(A) Adjusting Belt Tension (B) Pull
ADJUSTING FAN BELT TENSION (V)
In order to extend the fan belt’s life-
time, the tension of the belt should
be correctly adjusted if it slips. The
belt tension should be inspected
regularly according to the following
procedure:
1. Stop the engine and apply the
parking brake.
2. Open the hood.
3. Apply moderate thumb pressure
to the belt (A) between the crank-
shaft pulley and alternator pulley
to check for tension.
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To avoid personal injury:
Be sure to stop the engine be-
fore checking belt tension.
•
CAUTION
Stop the engine when check-
ing the items above.
The fuel pipes are subject to
wear and aging. Failure to per-
form periodic inspections may
lead to a fuel leak. Fuel leaking
on a hot engine could cause a
re.
•
•
WARNING
When changing fuel pipes, be
careful not to allow dust or dirt
to enter the fuel system. Con-
taminations in the fuel system
could damage the fuel system
or injection pump. Pay extra
caution to the fuel pump to
prevent dust from entering it.
•
IMPORTANT
Belt deection for
proper fan belt
tension (A)
0.39 ~ 0.47 in.
(10 ~12 mm)
4. If tension is incorrect, loosen the
alternator mounting bolt and hinge
bolt. Pull the alternator outward
using a pry bar to reach the proper
belt tension.
5. Be sure to retighten the alternator
mounting bolt and hinge bolt se-
curely after adjusting belt tension.
6. Replace the fan belt if it is dam-
aged, cracked or worn.
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