Adjusting The Belt; Battery Cleaning; Fig. 30 Check Belt Tension Manually - Ezgo REFRESHER 1200 Owner's Manual

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Ratchet, 3/8" drive....................................................... 1
Socket, 3/4", 3/8" drive................................................ 1
The starter/generator belt tension should be checked
after the first 15 - 20 hours and set to 75 - 80 lbs. (34 - 36
kg).
Fig. 29 Check Belt Tension with Gauge
A loose belt can cause audible vibration and squeal.
Tighten a new starter/generator belt to 90 - 110 lbs. (41-
50 kg) tension when a gauge is applied half way between
the two pulleys (Ref Fig. 29 on page 23).

Fig. 30 Check Belt Tension Manually

A new belt may be checked manually. A maximum
deflection of 3/8" (10 mm) is acceptable (Ref Fig. 30 on
page 23). Tighten an existing belt to 75 - 80 lbs. (34 - 36
kg) tension using the same technique and inspect for
cracking or wear. A maximum deflection of 1/2" (13 mm)
is acceptable
OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION
3/8" (1 cm) de holgura
máxima en cinta nueva
1/2" (1,3 cm) de holgura
máxima en cinta existente
Owner's Manual and Service Guide
Fig. 31 Adjust Belt Tension

Adjusting The Belt

Loosen the starter/generator pivot bolt.
While holding the lower adjusting nut with a wrench,
loosen the upper jam nut with another wrench. Move the
lower nut up or down the adjustment bolt until proper belt
tension is achieved. Hold the lower nut in place and
tighten the upper jam nut against it (Ref Fig. 31 on page
23).
Tighten the starter/generator pivot bolt.

BATTERY CLEANING

To reduce the possibility of damage to vehicle or
floor, neutralize acid before rinsing battery.
To reduce the possibility of damage to electrical
components while cleaning, do not use a pressure
washer.
Cleaning should take place per the Periodic Service
Schedule (Ref. Periodic Service Schedule on page 18).
When cleaning the outside of the battery and terminals,
first spray with a solution of sodium bicarbonate (baking
soda) and water to neutralize any acid deposits before
rinsing with clear water.
Use of a water hose without first neutralizing any acid,
will move acid from the top of the battery to another area
of the vehicle or storage facility where it will attack the
metal structure or the concrete/asphalt floor. Additionally,
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