GENERAL
WG972-E4, WSM
G-17
Replacing Fuel Filter (Gasoline Line) (If Necessary)
[WG972-GL, WG972-G]
1. Loosen clamps and remove the fuel hoses.
2. Replace the fuel filter with the new one.
• Stop the engine when trying to check and clean the fuel
filter.
• Gasoline fuel is extremely flammable, so avoid fires.
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Checking Fan Belt Tension
1. Measure the deflection (A), depressing the belt halfway
between the fan drive pulley and alternator pulley at specified
force 98 N (10 kgf, 22 lbf).
2. If the measurement is not within the factory specifications,
adjust the fan belt tension.
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Checking Fan Belt Damage and Wear
1. Check the fan belt for damage.
2. If the fan belt is damaged, replace it.
3. Check if the fan belt is worn and sunk in the pulley groove.
4. If the fan belt is nearly worn out and deeply sunk in the pulley
groove, replace it.
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Adjusting Fan Belt Tension (If Necessary)
1. Loosen the alternator mounting screws.
2. Relocate the alternator to adjust fan belt tension with the
specified deflection.
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(1) Gasoline Fuel Filter
(2) Fuel Hose
(3) Clamp
Deflection (A) Factory specification
7.0 to 9.0 mm
0.28 to 0.35 in.
(A) Deflection
(A) Good (B) Bad
Deflection (A) Factory specification
7.0 to 9.0 mm
0.28 to 0.35 in.
(A) Deflection