Belt Maintenance
Checking the
Alternator-Belt Tension
Service Interval: Every 100 hours
1.
Apply 44 N (10 lb) of force to the alternator belt,
midway between the pulleys.
2.
If the deflection is not 10 mm (3/8 inch), loosen
the alternator mounting bolts
Figure 45
1. Mounting bolt
3.
Increase or decrease the alternator-belt tension.
4.
Tighten the mounting bolts.
5.
Check the deflection of the belt again to ensure
that the tension is correct.
(Figure
45).
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2. Alternator
Controls System
Maintenance
Adjusting the Control-Lever
Neutral-Interlock Switch
1.
Stop the machine, move the motion-control
levers to the N
parking brake, and remove the ignition key.
2.
Remove the bolts securing the front panel and
remove the panel
1. Bolt
2. Control panel
3.
Loosen the 2 screws securing the interlock
switch
(Figure
45
-
position, engage the
EUTRAL
LOCK
(Figure
46).
Figure 46
47).
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