12-56 Simple inspection and service
7 Clean the radiator core and intercooler
If the front of the radiator core or intercooler is
plugged with mud or dust, cooling efficiency will be
reduced and the parts will be rusted. Clean the radi-
ator core at regular intervals.
P. 1 2 - 8 6
An excessively loose or tight belt could cause an
improperly charged battery, malfunction of the alter-
nator or air compressor. Always keep belts adjusted
to the proper tension.
CAUTION
• Prevent the belt from any contact with oil or
grease during check and adjustment. If
soiled with oil or grease, the belts will slip
and this will shorten their service life.
• If a belt needs to be replaced owing to dam-
age, replace 3 belts at the same time.
1 Check
1. Fully set the parking brake and block the wheels
with chocks to prevent the vehicle from moving.
Then tilt the cab. P. 12-6
2. Press the belt with an approximately 98 N (22
lbs., 10 kgf) force at the point midway between
the pulleys, and measure the amount of deflec-
tion.
3. If the deflection is not as specified below, the
tension of the belt must be adjusted.
Belt – check and adjustment
Inspection
intervals
At the time of pre-operational
check and every 10,000 km
(6,000 miles)
WARNING
Always stop the engine before inspecting or
adjusting belts. Ensure that the engine can-
not be started while you are performing
checks or adjustments.
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