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Figure 143
1. Radiator/oil cooler
5.
Close the screen and secure the latch.
Belt Maintenance
Tensioning the Alternator
Belt
Service Interval: After the first 8 hours—Check
Every 100 hours—Check the condition and
tension of the alternator belt.
1.
Prepare the machine for maintenance; refer to
Preparing for Maintenance (page
2.
Open the hood; refer to
60).
3.
Check the tension of the alternator belt by
pressing it
alternator and the crankshaft pulleys with 10 kg
g021880
(22 lb) of force.
Note:
The belt should deflect 11 mm (7/16
inch). If the deflection is incorrect, proceed to
step 4. If belt tension is correct, skip to step 7.
1. Mounting bolt
4.
Loosen the bolt securing the alternator to the
brace, and the alternator pivot bolt.
5.
Insert a pry bar between the alternator and the
engine and move the alternator outward.
6.
When the belt is tensioned as described in step
3, tighten the bolts securing the alternator to the
brace, and the alternator pivot bolt.
7.
Close and latch the hood; refer to
Hood (page
79
the condition and tension of the
alternator belt.
Opening the Hood (page
(Figure
144) midway between the
Figure 144
2. Alternator
60).
60).
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(Figure
144)
Closing the
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