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PERIODIC SERVICE
(1) O ring
(2) Filter element
(3) Filter bowl
A If dust, dirt or water enters the fuel system, the fuel
pump and injection nozzles are subject to premature
wear. To prevent this, be sure to clean the fuel filter
bowl and element periodically.
BAdjusting Fan Belt Tension
To avoid personal injury:
A Be sure to stop the engine before checking belt
tension.
A deflection of between 7 to 9 mm
Proper fan belt
(0.28 to 0.35 in.) when the belt is
tension
pressed in the middle of the span.
1. Stop the engine and remove the key.
2. Apply moderate thumb pressure to belt between
pulleys.
3. If tension is incorrect, loosen the alternator mounting
bolts and, using a lever placed between the alternator
and the engine block, pull the alternator out until the
deflection of the belt falls within acceptable limits.
4. Replace fan belt if it is damaged.
(1) Bolt
BAdjusting Brake Pedal
To avoid personal injury:
A Stop the engine and chock the wheels before
checking brake pedal.
30 to 40 mm (1-3/16 to 1-19/32 in.)
on the pedal
Proper brake pedal
free travel
Keep the free travel in the right
and left brake pedals equal.
1. Release the parking brake.
2. Slightly depress the brake pedals and measure free
travel at the top of pedal stroke.
3. If adjustment is needed, loosen the lock nut and turn
the turnbuckle to adjust the rod length within
acceptable limits.
4. Retighten the lock nut.
(A) Check the belt tension
(B) To tighten
(A) "FREE TRAVEL"
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