Ezgo EXPRESS L4 Technician's Repair And Service Manual page 98

ENGINE
Read all of Section B and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
B
The air filter assembly on the vehicle is a dry unit. Do not use
oil on the filter element or any part of the unit.
The air cleaner may be accessed by raising the seat.
Unsnap two clips that secure the cover (2) to the canis-
ter (1) and remove the cover. Remove the air filter ele-
ment (3) and clean the inside of the cover, canister and
dust collector. Inspect the air filter element (3) and
replace it in accordance with the Periodic Service
Schedule. Install the air filter element (3) and replace
the cover (2). Be sure the cover is properly seated and
all clips are fastened securely.
Cleaning the Air Filter Element
Do NOT use compressed air to clean the air filter. Doing
so will damage the filter and will damage the engine.
If the element is in acceptable condition, loose dirt may
be removed by tapping the filter lightly. Do NOT use oil
on the filter element or any part of the unit. Install the
element in the same way it was removed, being sure
that the cover clips are fastened securely.
STARTER/GENERATOR BELT TEN-
SION
Tool List
Belt Tension Gauge ..................................................... 1
Wrench, 13 mm ........................................................... 1
Wrench, 14 mm ........................................................... 2
Wrench, 15 mm ........................................................... 1
Ratchet ........................................................................ 1
Socket, 13 mm" ........................................................... 1
Socket, 15 mm............................................................. 1
The starter/generator belt tension should be checked
after the first 15 - 20 hours and set to 75 - 80 lbs. (34 -
36 kg).
A loose belt can cause audible vibration and squeal.
Tighten a new starter/generator belt to 115 - 125 lbs. (52
- 57 kg) tension when a gauge is applied half way
between the two pulleys (Ref. Fig. 10).
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NOTICE
NOTICE
Repair and Service Manual
Fig. 10 Checking Belt Tension with Gauge
Although not as accurate, a new belt may be depressed
with a finger. A maximum deflection of 3/8" (10 mm) is
acceptable (Ref. Fig. 11).
Fig. 11 Checking Belt Tension with Finger
Re-tighten an existing belt to 75 - 80 lbs. (34 - 36 kg)
tension using the same technique. A maximum deflec-
tion of 1/2" (13 mm) is acceptable.
Qty.
Adjusting the Belt
Loosen the two pivot bolts (13) and nuts (14) on the
starter/generator. Using two 14 mm wrenches; hold the
lower nut (11) and loosen the upper nut (12) on the
starter/generator adjusting bolt.
3/8" (1 cm) Maximum
Deflection (New Belt)
1/2" (1.3 cm) Maximum
Deflection (Existing Belt)