Adjusting The Belt; Battery Cleaning; Fig. 25 Check Belt Tension Manually - Cushman BELLHOP 2 Owner's Manual And Service Manual

OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION
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Fig. 24 Check Belt Tension with Gauge

Fig. 25 Check Belt Tension Manually

Fig. 26 Adjust Belt Tension
kg) tension using the same technique and inspect for
cracking or wear. A maximum deflection of 1/2" (13 mm)
is acceptable
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3/8" (1 cm) Maximum
Deflection (New Belt)
1/2" (1.3 cm) Maximum
Deflection (Existing Belt)
Owner's Manual and Service Guide

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. 26 on page
18).
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 compo-
nents while cleaning, do not use a pressure washer.
Cleaning should take place per the Periodic Service
Schedule (Ref. Periodic Service Schedule on page 13).
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,
a residue will be left on the battery which is conductive
and will contribute to the discharge of the battery.
To reduce the possibility of battery explosion
that could result in severe injury or death, do
not use metallic spray wand to clean battery
and keep all smoking materials, open flame or
sparks away from the battery.
The correct cleaning technique is to spray the top and
sides of the battery with a solution of sodium bicarbonate
(baking soda) and water. This solution is best applied
with a garden type sprayer equipped with a non metallic
spray wand or a plastic spray bottle. The solution
should consist of the amounts of sodium bicarbonate
(baking soda) and clear water shown below (Ref Fig. 27
on page 19). In addition to the battery, special attention