Lincoln Electric COMMANDER SVM145-B Service Manual page 43

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COOLING BLOWER BELT: The following procedure
should be followed to replace the cooling blower belt:
1. Allow the machine to cool.
2. Remove the engine case side.
3. Loosen the air filter hose clamp and detach hose.
4. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
5. Remove the engine case back panel for access to
the engine.
6. Remove the pulley belt guard (5 screws).
7. Remove the rubber strap on the lower half of the
engine fan cowling. Loosen the tensioning pulley
(2 bolts).
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8. Remove the old V-belt and install a new one.
Refer to the engine operation manual for proper
tensioning of the belt.
9. Reinstall the rubber strap on the fan cowling, the
pulley belt guard, the engine case back, the air fil-
ter hose, and the engine case side.
10. Reconnect the negative battery terminal.
SPARK ARRESTER SCREEN: If the muffler has the
optional spark arrester, remove it every 50 hours or
once a year, whichever comes first, and inspect it.
Clean the arrester. Replace it if you find any damage.
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