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Belt Maintenance
Servicing the Drive Belts
Service Interval: After the first 8 hours
Every 100 hours
Check the condition and tension of the
alternator/cooling fan belt. Replace the belt as
necessary.
1. Position the sprayer on a level surface, set the parking
brake, stop the pump, stop the engine, and remove
the ignition key.
2. Check the tension by depressing the belt midway
between the alternator and the crankshaft pulleys
with 22 lb (10 kg) of force.
Note: The belt should deflect 0.39 to 0.47 inches
(10 to 12 mm). If the deflection is not correct, go to
3. If it is correct, you may skip the remainder of this
procedure and resume operating the sprayer.
3. Loosen the bolts that secure the brace to the engine
and the bolt that secures the alternator to the brace
(Figure 57).
Figure 57
1. Alternator belt
2. Brace
4. Insert a pry bar between the alternator and the
engine and pry on the alternator.
5. When you achieve the proper tension, tighten the
alternator and the bolts to secure the adjustment.
6. Tighten the locknut to secure the adjustment.
3. Alternator
4. Bolts
Hydraulic System
Maintenance
Checking the Hydraulic Fluid
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1. Position the sprayer on a level surface, set the parking
brake, stop the pump, stop the engine, and remove
the ignition key.
2. Stop the pump, stop the engine, and remove the
ignition key.
3. Clean the area around the hydraulic oil tank cap and
remove it (Figure 58).
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