Checking The Fan Belt; Checking The Fuel - Shindaiwa DGK60D Owner's Manual

 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 Amount

8-3. Checking the Fan Belt

(1) Fan Belt Tension
Press your finger against the middle of the fan belt. If the
slack is 1/4 to 1/2 inch, the tension is normal.
(2) Fan Belt Condition
Check the fan belt for damage and replace if any damage or
other fault is found.
(3) Fan Belt Adjustment
Remove the safety guard.
1
Loosen the bolts of the alternator.
2
3
Pull the alternator out and adjust the fan belt tension.
4 Securely tighten the bolts of the alternator.
Check that the fan belt tension is correct.
5
Attach the safety guard.
6
(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 safety 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.
 If fuel spills, always be sure to open the spill containment drain valve and
drain off the spilled fuel.
(Refer to section "10. Inspection/Maintenance (8) Flushing Liquid in Spill
Containment".)
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.
Total Coolant Amount
3.3 (0.4) gal
Value in parenthesis is the sub-tank capacity.
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Slack
Bolt
Safety guard
Bolt
Nut
Adjust
Bolt
Alternator
Bolt