Maintenance
Radiator Fan Belt Adjustment
Maintenance
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6.
After the alternator belt has been tensioned, tighten the adjustment bolt jam nut. Tighten
the upper and lower pivots and replace the belt covers.
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Radiator Fan Belt Adjustment
The fan belt tension should be checked after the first 100 hours of operation, when the
engine is overheating or when the fan belt is squealing. If the engine continues overheat-
ing or the belt continues to squeal after the initial belt adjustment, replace the belt.
1.
Turn the key switch to OFF (#0) and remove the key.
2.
Remove the radiator covers.
3.
Loosen the jam nut ( shown below ).
4.
Tension the fan belt properly by hand.
5.
Tighten the jam nut and replace the radiator covers.
See Figure 2-3.
FIG. 2-3
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