Checking Fan Belt; Checking Fuel - Shindaiwa DGA12DM Owner's And Operator's Manual

8-3. Checking Fan Belt

WARNING : Injuries
 Before performing any equipment check or maintenance, stop the engine, and
turn the Power Switch to the OFF position.
 Close and lock all doors during operating this equipment, to avoid injuries by
unintentionally touching cooling fan and fan belt.
CAUTION : Burns
 Do not touch the engine and muffler during operation and immediately after
stopping the equipment, for the temperature can reach extremely high level.
(1) Fan Belt Tension
The tension is proper when the fan belt has 7 to
9mm slacks, when applying a finger pressure
(about 98N {approximately 10kgf}) at midpoint
between fan pulley and alternator pulley.
(2) Condition
Check for any damage on the fan belt.
Replace if necessary.

8-4. Checking Fuel

CAUTION : Fire

Always wipe any drip of Diesel fuel or oil.

Do not use this equipment when a leak is found.
Repair the equipment before use.
Check for the fuel level in the tank. Add if necessary.
< Note >
 Use Diesel fuel, ASTM D975 No.2-D in the event ambient temperature reaches down to –5℃.
 Always use the Diesel Fuel Strainer
 Fill the fuel tank slightly less than the FULL tank level.
 The engine is designed to use either No.1-D or No.2-D
Diesel fuel. However, for economical purpose, use
No.2-D Diesel fuel whenever possible at the
temperature less than -7℃, No.2-D fuel may pose
operating problems. At the much colder temperature,
use No.1-D fuel (if available) or use winterized No.2-D
(blend of 1-D and 2-D).
slacks
Tank Cap
24
Fuel Strainer
Fuel Inlet