Cub Cadet EX3200, EX2900 Servicing the Fan and Alternator Belt, Checking the Belt Tension, 14-20

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14. PERIODIC SERVICE

■Servicing the Fan and Alternator Belt

WARNING

Be careful to avoid injury:

●Fingers or loose clothing can be entangled with rotating parts. Before servicing, shut down the engine and allow all the moving parts to stop completely.

1. Checking the Belt Tension

1.Park the tractor safely.

2.Raise the hood.

3.Remove the side panel from the left side of the engine.

4.With a thumb, gently apply pressure to the midpoint of the belt between the pulleys. The belt should deflect inward by approximately 3/8 in. (9 mm).

5.If the deflection is not as specified, adjust the tension of the belt.

(A)Midpoint of the belt

(B)Adjusting bolt

(C)Mounting nut

(D)Mounting bolt

2. Adjusting the Belt Tension

1.Loosen the adjusting bolt.

2.Loosen the mounting bolt and nut.

3.Exert an outward pressure to the alternator housing to attain the correct tension.

4.Retighten the mounting bolt, mounting nut and adjusting bolt, in this order.

5.Check the belt tension.

6.Reinstall the side panel.

7.Lower the hood.

3. Replacing the Belt

NOTE:

●Replace an excessively worn, damaged or elongated alternator belt with a new one.

1.Park the tractor safely.

2.Raise the hood.

3.Disconnect the black negative (–) cable from the battery.

4.Remove both engine side panels.

5.Loosen the adjusting bolt.

6.Loosen the mounting bolt and nut.

7.Apply an inward pressure to the alternator housing.

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Contents Page Page Introduction Welcome to the World of Cub Cadet Yanmar TractorEx2900 / 3200 Operator’s Manual Table of Contents Point Hitch and Drawbar 11-1 14-16 18-1 Safety Precautions About This ManualSafety Alert Symbol Precautions Before Operating Your Tractor Safe Practices for Operating Your Tractor Starting Your TractorConsiderations for Safety of Children Working with Your TractorOperating Your Tractor on Slopes Do notTraveling on a Road Safe Practices for Parking Your TractorOperating the Power Take Off PTO Using the 3-Point HitchSafe Practices for Servicing Your Tractor Safety Precautions Understanding the Tractor Safety Decals Safety-Alert SymbolCare of DANGER, Warning and Caution Decals CY1A8160-85170 CY1A8160-85180CY1A8160-65321 CY1A8160-65370 CY1A8160-65310CY1A8160-65350 CY1A8160-65360CY1A8160-65300 CY1A8160-51520BCY1A7880-65620 CY198220-65621 CY124764-44810CY119629-77091 Servicing the Tractor Specifications Specifications TableTraveling Speeds Implement Capacities Implement Capacities Names and Functions of Components AppearanceOperator Station Controls Instrument Panel, Switches and Hand Controls Headlight / Turn Signal Switch Hazard Lights Button SwitchPre-Operation Check Precautions Before the OperationPRE-OPERATION Check Routine CheckOperating the Engine Starting the EngineSet the range shift lever to the Neutral position Pull the throttle control lever by 1/3 to 1/2 Stroke Depress the clutch pedalOn position Turn the starter key switch to the Start positionOFF position Start positionChecking the Lights on the Instrument Panel Starting the Engine in Cold Weather Important Avoid starter damageShutting Down the Engine Restarting a stalled Engine Turn the range shift lever to the Neutral positionImportant Avoid engine damage Operating the Tractor Accident HazardOperating a New Tractor Changing the lubricating oil for the new tractorRaising and Lowering the Roll-Over Protective Structure Rops Raising Unfolding the Roll-Over Protective Structure Rops Adjust the operators position. Adjusting the Operators Seat Operation of the TractorTurn signals switch Fastening the Retractable Seat BeltStart the engine HeadlightsHazard Lights Select travel speed. Range Shift LeverWheel Drive Lever Raise the implement Disengage the parking brakeDrive Pedals Engaging the Cruise Control Disengaging the Cruise ControlEmergency Stop Procedure Stopping Travel of the TractorAvoid injury Slow down before making a turn Parking the Tractor Engaging the Parking BrakeDisengaging the parking brake Engaging the Differential Lock Safe Practices for OperationDifferential Lock Disengaging the Differential LockSafely Driving the Tractor on Roads Pushing or Towing the Tractor Transporting the Tractor on a Trailer Operating on Slopes3013748 About the Power Steering Uphill / DownhillSteep Downhill Power Take OFF PTO Be careful to avoid injuryNeutral position Installing an Implement to the Power Take Off PTO Drivelines Power Take OFF PTO Switch plunger Seat safety switch Prepare the Implement Being Mounted Point Hitch and DrawbarPoint Hitch 10-1Sway Links Using the 3-Point Hitch Adjusting the Right Lift LinkTop Link 10-2Maximum Allowable Load on the Drawbar Adjusting the DrawbarDrawbar 10-3Using the Safety Chain 10-4Hydraulic System Point Hitch Control System11-1 Hydraulic Flow Control / Stop Knob 11-2Controlling the Implement Control Valve Implement Control Lever11-3 Using the Hydraulic Lock Lever 11-4Connecting the Implement Hydraulic Hoses 11-5TIRES, Wheels and Ballast Tires12-1 Checking the Wheel Bolt Tightening Torque Wheel AdjustmentService Intervals Specified Torque12-3 Adjusting the Rear TreadTread Centerline Width Rear Wheels Front WheelsFront Ballast Front End Weights optionBallast 12-412-5 Maximum WeightUsing Liquid Weight for the Tires Avoid injuryMaintenance Maintenance Check List13-1 Lubricants 13-2Parts Replacement PartsTechnical Document 13-3Explosion Hazard Periodic ServiceWarranty and Repair of the Engine 14-1Opening the Hood Opening / Closing the Hood and Side PanelsOpening / Closing the Hood 14-2Closing the Hood Opening / Closing the Side Panels14-3 Daily Checks Checking the Engine Oil Level14-4 Inspecting the Transmission Oil Level 14-5Checking and Adjusting the Brake 14-6Checking and Adjusting the Clutch Checking the Radiator Hoses and Clamps14-7 Checking the Tire Air Pressure 14-8Tire pressures Cleaning the Radiator Cooling Screen Cleaning the Radiator Cooling Fins14-9 Checking the Fuel line Cleaning the Grille and Side ScreensChecking the Power Steering line Checking the Headlights, Hazard Lights, etcChecking the Cooling System 14-11Refilling the Fuel Tank 14-12Bio-diesel Fuels Inspection Procedure for Safety Interlock System 14-13Range Shift Lever Neutral Switch Mid-Power Take Off PTO Engagement Lever Switch option14-14 Rear Power Take Off PTO Engagement Lever Switch Seat Safety Switch14-15 First 50 Hours Checking the Front Axle Oil Level Grease SpecificationsEvery 50 Hours 14-17Extremely wet or muddy conditions Lubricating Grease Fittings on the Tractor14-18 All other conditionsLubricating the 3-Point Hitch Lubricating the Hydraulic Implement Control Valve LinkageLubricating the Seat Slide Rails 14-19Checking the Belt Tension Adjusting the Belt TensionServicing the Fan and Alternator Belt Replacing the BeltChecking the Battery Condition Checking the Fuel / Water Separator14-21 Servicing the Primary Air Filter Element Every 100 HoursServicing the Air Filter Element 14-22Servicing the Secondary Air Filter Element 14-2314-24 Changing the Engine Oil and Filter Every 200 HoursEngine Oil 14-25Inspecting and Adjusting the Toe-in Checking the Air Intake Hoses and Clamps14-26 Transmission Oil Illustration shows a Mid-Power Take Off PTO-typeEvery 300 Hours 14-2714-28 Changing the Front Axle Case Oil Every 500 HoursFront Axle Case Oil 14-29Replacing the Fuel Filter 14-30Draining the Cooling System Every 1000 HoursServicing the Cooling System 14-31Flushing the Cooling System Filling the Cooling System14-32 Checking the Fuel Injection Nozzle Adjusting the Engine Valve ClearanceRecommended Engine Coolant Checking the Fuel Injection PumpChanging Wheel Spacing and Tread Width General MaintenanceSelecting the Rotational Direction of Front Tires 14-34Battery Special Note for the Battery15-1 Servicing the Battery Safely 15-2Removing the Battery Inspecting the BatteryRemoving and Installing the Battery 15-3Installing the Battery Cleaning the Battery and Terminals15-4 Using a Booster Battery 15-5Checking the Alternator Fuse and the Main Fuse Replacing the Accessory FusesFuses 15-615-7 BulbReplacing the Headlight Bulb Avoid personal injuryReplacing the Turn Signal / Hazard Lights Bulb Replacing the Tail Light Bulb15-8 Replacing the Instrument Panel Light Bulb Adjusting the HeadlightsHeadlights 15-9Preparing the Machine for Storage StorageSafe Practices for Storage 16-116-2 Preparing the Fuel and Engine for StorageEngine Important Be very careful to avoid damagePreparing the Stored Tractor for Operation 16-3Troubleshooting How to Use the Troubleshooting Table17-1 Machine 17-2Brake Steering17-3 Index 18-1
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