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8-3. Checking the Fan Belt
(1) Fan Belt Tension
Press the fan belt by your finger with approx. 98N.
When the belt slick is between 10-15mm, the tension
is normal.
(2) Fan Belt Condition
Visually inspect the belts for signs of wear, missing
grooves, slick or any damage. Replace the belts if
any damage is found.
(3) Fan Belt Adjustment
Loosen the mounting bolts that locates on the
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upper and lower position in the alternator.
Insert a wrench or a breaker bar under the
2
alternator and pull the alternator by the wrench or
abreaker bar.
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Retighten the two mounting bolts.
Check the belt tension. If the belt is not tighten
4
enough, loosen the alternator bolts and try again.
< Note >
If the belts have been damaged or is showing signs of excessive wear, it should
be replaced instead of simply tightened.
(4) Replacing the Fan Belt
Contact a local dealer to replace the fan belt.
< Note >
Slick spots can cause a belt to slip and may be precursors to overheating and
cracking.
NEVER operate the generator without the belt guard has been removed.
8-4. Checking the Fuel
CAUTION : FIRE
This generator uses diesel fuel. Always be sure to stop the engine and not
bring flames close when inspecting fuel or refueling. Wait until the engine has
cooled before performing such procedures.
Check if there is a sufficient amount of fuel and add
fuel if insufficient. The fuel meter on the control panel
will only display the fuel level for the internal fuel tank.
< Note >
Use Diesel fuel, ASTM D975 No.2-D in the event ambient
temperature reaches down to –5 °C.
The fuel supply pump, injectors and other parts of the fuel
system and engine can be damaged if any fuel or fuel
additives are used other than those specifically
recommended by the engine manufacturer.
Always use the Diesel Fuel Strainer.
Fill the fuel tank slightly less than the FULL tank level.
Alternator
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Mounting bolt
Mounting bolt
Fuel Inlet
Fuel Strainer
Tank Cap
Fuel Cover
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