Engine: Fan Belt; Axle Stop; Steering Shaft - Jacobsen Ransomes MP493 Dealer's Manual

4 ADJUSTMENTS
4.4

ENGINE: FAN BELT

Check And Adjust The Fan Belt
Use the procedure shown to check the belt tension at the center of the belt
between crank shaft and alternator pulleys.
1. Loosen the bolt (A) and the pivot bolt below the alternator.
2. Move the alternator to tighten or loosen the belt. Set a deflection of 7
to 9 mm at the center (B) with a load 10Kgf (98N/22lbs) for a new
belt. Set a deflection of 8 - 10 mm for used belts.
3. Tighten the bolts.
4.5

AXLE STOP _________________________________________________________

The rear wheels axle stops are set as follows.
1. Loosen the nut (A) and adjust the bolt (B) to set the lock stop at 12
mm.
2. Tighten the nut (A) to 210 Nm (155 ft/lb)
3. Repeat for opposite side of axle.
4 Check the steering and make sure that full lock is available.
4.6

STEERING SHAFT ___________________________________________________

The rear motors and their mounting points (A and B) must be
parallel to machine center line.
The steering cylinder shaft must be equal (C) on both sides of
the steering ram.
1. Apply Loctite 243 to nut (E) and steering link (F).
2. Assemble the rod end to steering link on both side
of axle.
3. Check the motor mounting points are parallel and
The steering cylinder shaft is equal on both sides.
4. Torque (E) to 100 Nm (74 ft/lb).
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D
E
F
B
B
A
C
F E
A