Takeuchi TCR50 Operator's Manual page 109

MAINTENANCE
After First 50 Hours (New Machines Only)
Inspecting and Adjusting
the Fan Belt
WARNING
� Stop the engine and allow the machine
to cool down before performing
inspection and maintenance.
• The engine, muffler, radiator, hydraulic
lines, sliding parts and may other
parts of the machine are hot directly
after the engine is stopped. Touching
these parts will cause burns.
� Never jump off the machine. Use the
steps and handrails when climbing
on and off the machine, and always
support your body at three points with
your hands and feet.
Inspection
1. Open the engine hood.
2. Press at the center of the pulley (2) and
alternator pulley (3) and check the tension
(about 98 N or 22 lbs.).
The slack (A) should be about 7 to 8 mm
(0.27 to 0.31 in.).
3. Inspect the fan belt (4) and replace it if:
• There are cuts or cracks.
• The belt is worn and touches the botton
of the V groove in the pulley.
• The belt stretches and cannot be
adjusted.
Adjustment
1. Loosen the locking nut (6) and the bolt
(7).
2. Turn the adjustment bolt (5) and adjust the
fan belt (4).
• Tighten: Clockwise
• Loosen: Counterclockwise
3. Tighten the locking nut (6) and the bolt
(7).
Tightening torque:
• Locking nut (6) 25 N·m (18.1 ft-lb)
• Bolt (7) 51 N·m (37.6 ft-lb)
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