75REGULAR CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE WORK
EVERY 200 SERVICE HOURS
Do all 50 and 100 hour servicing at the same time.
BAdjusting V-belt Tension
To avoid personal injury or death:
A First stop the engine and remove the key.
A After servicing, make sure to replace the belt
cover in its original position.
1. Before adjusting the V-belt, remove the three bolts and
detach the V-belt cover
2. To adjust the V-belt, take the following steps.
C Checking and adjustment of the alternator belt
tension
1. Press the alternator belt down in the middle, with a
force of approx. 10 kg (22 lbs). The belt tension is
correct if it deflects about 10 mm (0.39 in.). If
otherwise, loosen bolt (1) and (2) and shift the
alternator (3) in the direction shown by the arrow.
2. Replace the alternator belt if worn out, cracked or torn.
A If the engine is run with a loose alternator belt, the belt
could slip and cause insufficient battery charging.
Check alternator belt tension regularly.
A Should the alternator belt break or jump off, the
indicator light for battery charge will light up. Stop the
engine and remove the key immediately.
(1) V-belt cover
(2) Bolt
[V-belt]
(1) Alternator belt
(2) Fan belt
(1) Bolt
(2) Bolt
(3) Alternator
(4) Alternator belt
(5) Water pump
(6) Pulley
(A) about 10 mm (0.39 in.)
(B) Tighten