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CHANGING BATTERY
Removal
1. Detach the negative lead (-) from the battery (cable to engine casing).
2. Detach the positive lead (+) from the battery (cable to starter motor).
Fitting
1.
Connect the positive lead (+) to the battery (cable to starter motor).
2. Connect the negative lead (-) to the battery (cable to engine casing).
MISCELLANEOUS
22. Every 200 hours:
CHECK/TENSION
V-BELTS
Correctly tensioned drive belts should be possible to depress
about 10 mm with a force of 35-50 N (depending on the
free length of the belt) when pressing on one belt.
Change worn or damaged belts.
1. Detach the securing screws.
2. Set the correct tension using the adjusting screw.
Do not over-tighten the belts.
Measurement using belt tension gauge Krikit
(Part. No. 587 495)
1. Zero the gauge by pressing the measuring arm.
2. Place the gauge on the V-belt at an equal distance from two pulleys.
3. Press until the gauge clicks.
4. Read the gauge.
- Recommended tension in Scania genuine belts
at test is 300 N.
- When changing belts, slightly higher (10-15%) tension should be used.