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Figure 72
1. Jam nuts
4.
Loosen the top jam nuts so that a gap (3.2 mm
[1/8 inch] to 4.8 mm [3/16 inch]) appears.
5.
Pull down on a cable until the top jam nut
contacts the bracket.
6.
Tighten the bottom jam nut.
7.
Repeat steps
5
and
8.
Check the parking brake; refer to
Parking Brake (page
6
for the other cable.
Checking the
60).
Belt Maintenance
Checking the
Alternator-Belt Tension
Service Interval: After the first 10 hours
After the first 50 hours
Every 100 hours
Proper tension of the belt allows 10 mm (3/8 inch) of
deflection when a force of 4.5 kg (10 lb) is applied on
the belt midway between the pulleys.
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If the deflection is not 10 mm (3/8 inch), perform the
following steps:
1.
Loosen the alternator-mounting bolt
1. Mounting bolt
2.
Increase or decrease the alternator-belt tension
and tighten the bolt.
3.
Check the deflection of the belt again to ensure
that the tension is correct.
Servicing the Traction Belt
Checking the Traction Belt
Service Interval: Every 100 hours
Inspect the traction belt for signs of excessive wear
or damage.
Replace the belt if it is excessively worn or damaged;
refer to
Replacing the Traction Belt (page
61
(Figure
Figure 73
2. Alternator
62).
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