R1040 MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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Check the commutator surface. It should be clean and entirely free from oil, any trace of
which should be removed by pressing a dry fluff less cloth against the commutator while the
armature is hand rotated. It the surface is dirty or badly discolored, clean it with a strip of
fine emery. Remove all traces of dust
and abrasive using compressed air.
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The starter does not require lubrication from outside, since it is equipped with sealed type
bearings.
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Check the drive assembly for free movement over
the shaft splines. If necessary, smear
grease over
the shaft splines to enable the drive assembly to move freely.
(frequency once in 3 months.)
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Any work involving repairs/replacement of components of starter contact your
distributor.
5.7.2
Battery charging Alternator
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Check the brushes. Renew the brush and spring
assemblies, if the overall lengths of the
brushes are worn to less than 10 mm. If brushes are satisfactory but require cleaning, use
petrol moistened cloth.
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The slip ring surfaces should be clean and smooth.
If slip rings are burnt and require
refinishing, the surfaces may be cleaned with a piece of very fine
emery paper.
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Check bearings and renew if worn.
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Check belt tension, readjust if necessary (see 5.5.1
& 5.5.4)
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Check the battery condition
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Keep the alternator reasonably clean and ensure
that ventilation slots or air spaces are
clear and unobstructed. Check mounting bolts for tightness.
IMPORTANT
A slack belt will rapidly wear and because of slip may not
drive the alternator at the required speed. Too tight a belt will impose
severe
side thrust on the bearings and
seriously shorten their life.
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Any work involving repairs/replacement of components of alternator contact your
distributor.
5.8
Checking of Fasteners
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Check & Tighten-up the fasteners for following -
Air intake and exhaust manifolds, exhaust piping
Radiator hose connections
Engine and Radiator mountings
Lube oil sump
Front cover
Hose clip for air cleaner
Lube oil filter mounting
Engine mountings
Fuel connections
All external nuts and bolts
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Troubleshooting and Remedial measures
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Operating troubles are often due to improper
operation or maintenance of the engine.
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