Takeuchi TB108 Operator's Manual page 106

MAINTENANCE
After First 50 Hours (New Machines Only)
Inspecting and Adjusting the Fan
Belt
WARNING
Stop the engine and allow the machine
to cool down before performing
inspection and maintenance.
¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ The engine, muffler, radiator, hydraulic
lines, sliding parts and many other
parts of the machine are hot directly
after the engine is stopped. Touching
these parts will cause burns.
Inspection
1. Open the engine hood.
2. Press at the center of the fan pulley (2)
and alternator pulley (3) and check the
tension (about 98N or 22 lbs.).
The slack (A) should be about 7 to 10 mm
(0.28 to 0.4 in.).
3. Inspect the fan belt (4) and replace it if:
¡ there are cuts or cracks.
¡ the belt is worn and touches the bottom
of the V groove in the pulley.
¡ the belt stretches and cannot be
adjusted.
Adjustment
1. Loosen the adjustment bolt (5) and locking
nut (6).
2. Using a lever (7), move the alternator (8)
and adjust the slack.
3. Tighten the adjustment bolt (5) and locking
nut (6).
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