Cleaning; Adjustment; Drive Belts; Fan Belts - Hobart 100D20 Operation And Maintenance Manual With Illustrated Parts List

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100D20 / Generator Sets
a. Cleaning
The generator may be cleaned by careful use of compressed air and/or a good, SAFE commercial
cleaner. Steam cleaning of the generator is not recommended because steam and harsh chemical
compounds may damage insulation and other generator components.
b. Adjustment
1. Cup Assembly
2. Clamp Assembly
3. Baffle Assembly
4. Primary Element
The generator itself requires no adjustment. Adjustment procedures for generator controls are
covered in Section 2-3.

7. Drive Belts

To check V-belts, it is necessary to remove rear access panel cover on left side of canopy. The engine
cooling fan is driven by a matched set of V-belts. The 12 V-DC alternator is driven by a single V-belt.
a. Fan Belts
No adjustment is necessary for fan belts. Proper tension is maintained on these belts by the idler
pulley (Section 1-1, Item 10, Fig. 4).
b. Check Belt Tension
Check tension by pressing the thumb (Fig. 6) midway between the pulleys. Maximum allowable
inward deflection of this belt is 15mm (0.6 in.)
March 31/94 Revised
5. Safety Element
6. "O" Ring
7. Body Assembly
8. Nut Assy & Washer Gasket
Air Cleaner Components
Figure 5
Chapter 2-1
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