V-Belt Maintenance; Checking And Adjusting V-Belt Tension; Air Conditioning V-Belt; Fuel System Maintenance - Gehl RT175 Operator's Manual

V-Belt Maintenance

Check V-belt condition monthly, or after every 100
hours of use. Replace or adjust if necessary.

Checking and Adjusting V-belt Tension

1. Perform the "Mandatory Safety Shutdown Pro-
cedure" on page 16.
2. Wait until the engine has cooled. See
"Maintenance and Service Safety Practices" on
page 21.
3. Open the engine cover "Engine Access" on
page 103.
4. Inspect V-belt (A, Fig. 93) for damage. If
damaged, have belts replaced by an authorized
repair shop.
B
A
Fig. 93 – V-Belt
5. Press on V-belt (A) mid-way between pulleys to
check deflection. The belt should not deflect
more than 8 mm (5/16").
6. If deflection is more than 8 mm (5/16"): Loosen
adjustment bolt (C) and rotate alternator (B)
outward until V-belt tension is correct. Tighten
bolt (C) and re-check V-belt tension.

Air Conditioning V-Belt

Air conditioning V-belt (P, Fig. 94) tension is
automatic and requires no adjustment.
Check air conditioning V-belt condition at regular
intervals. Replace or adjust if necessary.
Printed in U.S.A.
Fig. 94 – Air Conditioning V-Belt

Fuel System Maintenance

Diesel fuel is flammable. Keep the machine
C
away from open flames. Do not smoke when
refueling or when working on the engine. Stop
the engine before fueling.
Wear eye protection. The fuel system is under
pressure and fuel could spray out when
removing any fuel system component
Wipe up spills immediately. NEVER use a shop
rag to catch draining/leaking fuel. Vapors from
the rag are flammable and explosive.
Failure to follow these instructions can cause
fire and result in injury or death.
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