Stop the engine when check-
ing the items above.
The fuel pipes are subject to wear
and aging. Failure to perform
periodic inspections may lead to
a fuel leak. Fuel leaking on a hot
engine could cause a re.
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WARNING
When changing fuel pipes, be
careful not to allow dust or dirt
to enter the fuel system. Con-
taminations in the fuel system
could damage the fuel system
or injection pump. Pay extra
caution to the fuel pump to
prevent dust from entering it.
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IMPORTANT
(1) Adjusting Bolt
(A) Adjusting Belt Tension (B) Pull
ADJUSTING FAN BELT TENSION (T)
In order to extend the fan belt’s life-
time, the tension of the belt should
be correctly adjusted if it slips. The
belt tension should be inspected
regularly according to the following
procedure:
1. Stop the engine and apply the
parking brake.
2. Open the hood and remove the left
side cover.
3. Remove the mounting bolts and
adjusting bolt of the alternator.
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4. In order to set the belt tight, move
the upper part of the alternator
backward.
5. Apply moderate thumb pressure to
the belt between pulleys.
6. If tension is incorrect, loosen the
alternator mounting bolts and, us-
ing a lever placed between the al-
ternator and the engine block, pull
the alternator out until the deec-
tion of the belts falls within accept-
able limits.
7. Replace the fan belt if it is dam-
aged or cracked.
To avoid personal injury:
Be sure to stop the engine be-
fore checking belt tension.
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CAUTION
Proper fan belt tension (A)
A deection between
0.28 ~ 0.35 in. (7 ~ 9 mm) when the belt
is pressed in the middle of the span.
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