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Adjusting the Fan Belt
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WARNING
Make sure the engine cannot be started. Disconnect the
battery before doing this job.
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1. Check the Fan Belt Tension
There must be 10 mm (0,4 in) slack at D on the belt.
2. Loosen the Alternator
Slacken bolts A and B.
3. Adjust the Fan Belt
Use tension bolt C to adjust the alternator so that there is
10 mm (0.4 in) slack at point D on the belt.
Note: If the fan belt is stretched so much that it cannot
be adjusted correctly, fit a new belt (see below).
4. Secure the Alternator
Re-tighten bolts B. Then re-tighten bolt A.
Fitting a New Fan Belt
1. Loosen the Alternator
Slacken bolts A and B and adjust tensioner C so that the
fan belt can be removed.
2. Fit a New Fan Belt
With the alternator located as in 1, fit a new belt, making
sure its 'V' profile locates in the pulleys correctly.
Note: It may be necessary to apply slight leverage to the
new belt to get it over the pulleys.
3. Adjust the Fan Belt
Carry out steps 3 and 4 of Adjusting the Fan Belt.
4 . Re-check the Fan belt Tension
After about 1 hour's running re-check the belt tension.
Section 3
Routine Maintenance
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Section 3
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Engine (continued)
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