Fan / Alternator Belt Tension - Case 570T Operator's Manual

Fan / alternator belt tension

1. Move the machine to a level and firm ground.
2. Raise the loader arm and put the safety strut.
3. Place the backhoe attachment in the road travel posi-
tion.
4. Ensure the direction-of-travel lever and gearshift lever
are in neutral position.
5. Engage the parking brake.
6. Stop the engine and remove the key.
7. Wait until the engine reaches ambient temperature be-
fore performing any maintenance activity.
8. Open and raise the engine hood.
9. Inspect the fan belt (1) thoroughly. Check and correct
if the belt is found to be hanging loose on the pulleys to
avoid power loss and engine damage.
NOTE: Do not tighten the fan belt to full tension. Tighten
the alternator mounting bolts after maintaining a slack of
25.40 mm (1 in) by pressing with thumb on the longest
span of belt.
10. To adjust the belt (1), loosen the alternator mounting
bolts (3).
11. Slide the alternator (2) away from the engine to tighten
the belt.
12. Tighten the alternator mounting bolts (3).
13. Lower and lock the engine hood.
14. Release the safety strut and lower the loader attach-
ment.
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