Suzuki WagonR+ RB310 Service Manual page 1942

6B-4 ENGINE COOLING
Condition
Engine overheats
2
3
1
"a"
DIAGNOSIS
Possible Cause
D Loose or broken water pump belt
D Not enough coolant
D Faulty thermostat
D Faulty water pump
D Dirty or bent radiator fins
D Coolant leakage on cooling system
D Defective cooling fan motor
D Faulty fan motor control circuit
D Plugged radiator
D Faulty radiator cap
D Dragging brakes
D Slipping clutch
D Maladjusted ignition timing
MAINTENANCE
WATER PUMP BELT TENSION
WARNING:
Disconnect negative cable at battery before checking and
adjusting belt tension.
1) Inspect belt for cracks, cuts, deformation, wear and cleanliness.
2) Check belt for tension. Belt is in proper tension when it deflects
3) If belt is too tight or too loose, adjust it to proper tension by dis-
4) Tighten belt adjusting bolt (2) and generator pivot bolt (3).
5) Connect negative cable at battery terminal.
Adjust or replace.
Check coolant level and add as necessary.
Replace.
Replace.
Clean or remedy.
Repair.
Check and replace as necessary.
Check control circuit.
Check and replace radiator as necessary.
Replace.
Adjust brake.
Adjust or replace.
Adjust
If it is necessary to replace belt, refer to "WATER PUMP BELT"
in Section 6B of the Service Manual mentioned in FOREWORD
of this manual.
8 to 10 mm (0.32 – 0.39 in.) under thumb pressure (about 10 kg
or 22 lbs (1).).
Belt tension "a": 8 – 10 mm (0.32 – 0.39 in.) as deflection
NOTE:
When replacing belt with a new one, adjust belt tension to
6 – 7 mm (0.24 – 0.27 in.).
placing generator position.
Correction