Cooling System - Kubota BX1860 Workshop Manual

BX1860, BX2360, BX2660, RCK48(P)-18BX, RCK54(P)-23BX, RCK60B-23BX, LA203, LA243, WSM

(3) Cooling System

Fan Belt Tension
1. Measure the deflection (A), depressing the belt halfway between
the fan drive pulley and alternator pulley at specified force 98 N
(10 kgf, 22 lbf).
2. If the measurement is not within the factory specifications, loosen
the alternator mounting screws and relocate the alternator to
adjust.
Deflection (A) Factory spec.
(A) Deflection
Fan Belt Damage and Wear
1. Check the fan belt for damage.
2. If the fan belt is damaged, replace it.
3. Check if the fan belt is worn and sunk in the pulley groove.
4. If the fan belt is nearly worn out and deeply sunk in the pulley
groove, replace it.
(A) Good
1-S20
ENGINE
7.0 to 9.0 mm
0.28 to 0.35 in.
W10356670
(B) Bad
W1016443
KiSC issued 06, 2009 A