OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION
Page 16
Owner’s Manual and Service Guide
Read all of Manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings
Ratchet, 3/8" drive ....................................................... 1
Socket, 3/4", 3/8" drive ................................................ 1
The starter/generator belt tension should be checked
after the first 15 - 20 hours and set to 75 - 80 lbs. (34 - 36
kg).
A loose belt can cause audible vibration and
squeal.
Tighten a new starter/generator belt (Ref Fig. 33 on page
21) to 90 - 110 lbs. (41-50 kg) tension when a gauge is
applied half way between the two pulleys (Ref Fig. 22 on
page 16).
A new belt may be checked manually. A maximum
deflection of 3/8" (10 mm) is acceptable (Ref Fig. 23 on
page 16).
Tighten an existing belt to 75 - 80 lbs. (34 - 36 kg) ten-
sion using the same technique and inspect for cracking
or wear. A maximum deflection of 1/2" (13 mm) is accept-
able.
Adjusting the Belt
Loosen the starter/generator pivot bolt.
While holding the lower adjusting nut with a wrench,
loosen the upper jam nut with another wrench. Move the
lower nut up or down the adjustment bolt until proper belt
tension is achieved. Hold the lower nut in place and
tighten the upper jam nut against it (Ref Fig. 24 on page
16).
Tighten the starter/generator pivot bolt.
BATTERY CLEANING
To reduce the possibility of dam-
age to vehicle or floor, neutralize
acid before rinsing battery.
To reduce the possibility of damage to electrical
components while cleaning, do not use a pressure
washer.
Cleaning should take place per the Periodic Service
Schedule (Ref Fig. 13 on page 12).
When cleaning the outside of the battery and terminals,
first spray with a solution of sodium bicarbonate (baking
soda) and water to neutralize any acid deposits before
rinsing with clear water.
Use of a water hose without first neutralizing any acid,
will move acid from the top of the battery to another area
of the vehicle or storage facility where it will attack the
metal structure or the concrete/asphalt floor. Additionally,
a residue will be left on the battery which is conductive
and will contribute to the discharge of the battery.
To reduce the possi-
bility of battery
explosion that could
result in severe injury or death, do not use
metallic spray wand to clean battery and
keep all smoking materials, open flame or
sparks away from the battery.
The correct cleaning technique is to spray the top and
sides of the battery with a solution of sodium bicarbonate
(baking soda) and water. This solution is best applied
with a garden type sprayer equipped with a non metallic
Fig. 22 Checking Belt Tension with Gauge
Fig. 23 Checking Belt Tension Manually
Ref Cbg 1
3/8" (1 cm) Max. Deflection for New Belt
1/2" (1.3 cm) Max. Deflection for Existing
Belt
Ref Cbm 1
Fig. 24 Adjusting Belt Tension
Jam Nut
Adjusting Nu
ef Abt 1
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