4. If
the fan belt has been stretched too much, nicked,
or cracked, replace it.
(1) Bolt
(2)
Alternator
(3) Fan belt
(A) About 7 mm
(B) About 10 kg
IMPORTANT :
• If
the engine is running with a loose fan belt,
the belt may slip, causing engine
overheating or insufficient battery
recharging.
Always keep the fan belt properly tightened.
• If the fan belt should break, the battery-
charge-indicator lights up.
Immediately stop the engine.
(1) Battery charge indicator (A) Lighting
2. Checking the radiator hoses and
the clips
Check to see if the radiator hoses are in good condition
and
the clips are properly fixed every 250 hours of
operation or 6 months, whichever comes first.
WARNING
To avoid personal injury or death:
• Do not check the radiator hoses until the engine
has cooled down.
1. If
the clips are loose or water leaks, tighten the clips
securely.
2. Replace the hoses and the hose clamps every 2
years or earlier if checked and found that hoses are
swollen, hardened, or cracked.
(1) Radiator hoses (2) Clips
3. Cleaning and checking the air
cleaner element
1. Open the engine cover.
(See Opening and closing the engine cover on
page 95)
(1) Engine cover
(2)
Key hole
(A) Open
2. Remove
the air-cleaner cover and the outer-filter
element.
3. Clean the outer-filter element.
4. Clean the interior without removing the inner
element.
 PERIODIC SERVICE SERVICE EVERY 250 HOURS