14. PERIODIC SERVICE

8.Remove the belt from the alternator sheave, fan sheave and crankshaft sheave.

9.Route the defective belt over the fan, and then remove it.

10.Install a new belt over the fan and onto the sheaves.

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

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

13.Check the belt tension. Adjust as necessary.

14.Reconnect the black negative (–) cable to the battery.

15.Reinstall both side panels.

16.Lower the hood.

Checking the Fuel / Water Separator

WARNING

Avoid injury:

Remember that vapor from diesel fuel is explosive and flammable.

NEVER smoke while handling the fuel.

Keep the fuel away from open flames or sparks.

Before servicing, shut down the engine.

Before servicing, allow the engine to cool off. Work in a well-ventilated area.

Immediately wipe away spilled fuel.

NOTE:

●Change the fuel filter if the fuel tank has been run dry.

1.

Park the tractor safely.

2.

Raise the hood.

3.

Remove the side panel from the right side of the

 

engine.

4.

Turn the fuel shut-off valve to the “OFF” position

(a)

 

(closed state).

5.

Turn the drain cock at the bottom of the fuel / water

 

separator to drain away the condensation.

6.

Turn the drain cock to close, and turn the fuel shut-off

 

valve to the “ON” position (open state) and bleed the

 

possibly trapped air.

If necessary, contact your local Cub Cadet Yanmar dealer for technical assistance.

(A)Fuel shut-off valve

(B)Drain cock

(a)“OFF” (closed) position

(b)“ON” (open) position

Checking the Battery Condition

For the maintenance work, refer to “15-3 Inspecting the Battery”

3013721c

(b)

(A)

 

(B)

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EX2900, EX3200 specifications

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