Checking The Fan Belt - Shindaiwa DGK180F Owner's And Operator's Manual

 Change the LLC every 1,000 hours or every year.
 LLC is a toxic substance. Wear rubber gloves and other protective wear when handling.
 If someone mistakenly ingests LLC, induce vomiting immediately and seek medical care.
 If LLC gets on skin or clothing, wash with water immediately.
 LLC is flammable. Store in a location where flame is prohibited and it cannot be accessed by
children.
 Engine coolant could leak if the radiator is not completely tightened or there is a gap in the
seating face. Always be sure to securely tighten the radiator cap.
 Do not add engine coolant past the FULL level line of the coolant sub-tank.
(3) Coolant Capacity

8-3. Checking the Fan Belt

(1) Fan Belt Tension
Press the middle of the fan belt with a force of approx.98N
and check whether the amount of deflection is within the
range of standard values.
Standard value
[amount of deflection]
0.2 - 0.3 in
(2) Fan Belt Condition
Check the fan belt for damage and replace if any damage
or other fault is found.
(3) Fan Belt Adjustment
1
Remove the fan guard.
2
Loosen the Lock nut and Mounting Bolt of the
alternator.
3
Turn the Adjusting bolt until the belt tension falls
within the standard value range.
4
Securely tighten the Lock nut and Mounting Bolt
of the alternator to the specified torque.
5
Attach the fan guard.
Lock Nut tightening torque
Mounting Bolt tightening torque
(4) Replacing the Fan Belt
Request the authorized distributor where the generator
was purchased to replace the fan belt.
< Note >
 Use of a loose or damaged fan belt could result in overheating or insufficient charging.
 Do not operate the generator if fan guard has been removed.
Total Coolant Capacity
8.7 gal.
Value in parenthesis is the sub-tank capacity.
76 N･m
127 N･m
Adjusting Bolt
Alternato
31
98N
Fan Guard
Bolt
Lock Nut
Mounting Bolt