7-7. Checking And Replacing Engine Belt
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RUN
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START
1/2 in (13 mm) Maximum
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4
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3
Tools Needed:
1/2 in, 13 mm
YStop engine, and let cool.
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Remove rear panel.
1Fan Pulley
2Alternator Pulley
3Engine Belt
Place straight edge along top of pul- leys. Push down belt as far as it will go, then measure distance from belt to straight edge.
If less than 1/2 in (13 mm), belt is okay. If not okay, adjust belt.
To adjust belt tension:
4 Alternator Bracket
Loosen hex nut on bracket.
5 Alternator Pivot Hex Nut
Loosen hex nut. Pivot alternator clockwise until belt is tight. Tighten hex nuts.
Recheck tightness of belt. Readjust if necessary.
To replace belt:
Replace belt if damaged or cracked. Replace belt as follows:
Loosen hex nuts, pivot alternator counterclockwise, and remove belt. Install new belt, pivot alternator clockwise, adjust tightness, and tighten hex nuts. Recheck tight- ness of new belt after operating en- gine 15 minutes and again after 20 hours.
Reinstall guard and rear panel.
Ref.
7-8. Servicing Optional Spark Arrestor
OFF
YStop engine and let cool.
1 | Spark Arrestor |
2 | Cleanout Plug |
3
RUN
START
Remove plug and remove any dirt covering cleanout hole.
3 Exhaust Pipe
Start engine, and run at idle speed to blow dirt out cleanout hole. If
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nothing blows out of hole, briefly cover end of exhaust pipe.
YStop engine and let cool.
Reinstall cleanout plug.
Tools Needed:
3/8 in