Wacker Neuson 1404 User Manual

BA 1404 en – Edition 2.7 * 1404b520.fm 5-17
Maintenance
5.8 V-belt
Danger!
Only check or retension/replace the V-belt when the engine is stopped
–
Injury hazard!
☞ Stop the engine before performing inspection work in the engine compart-
ment.
☞ Raise the control lever base.
☞ Remove the starting key.
☞ Disconnect the battery.
☞ Let the engine cool down.
Caution!
Cracked and stretched V-belts cause engine damage
☞ Have the V-belt replaced by a Wacker Neuson service center.
Check the V-belt once a day or every 10 operating hours, and retension it if necessary.
Retension new V-belts after about 15 minutes of running time.
Checking V-belt tension
• Check as follows:
☞ Stop the engine.
☞ Raise the control lever base.
☞ Remove the starting key and carry it with you.
☞ Disconnect the battery or the battery master switch.
☞ Open the engine cover.
☞ Let the engine cool down.
☞ Carefully check V-belt 1 for damage, cracks or cuts.
➥ Replace the V-belt if it touches the base of the V-belt groove or if the pulleys are
damaged.
☞ Press with your thumb about 100 N (22.5 lbs.) to check the deflection of the V-belt
between the crankshaft disk and the fan wheel. A new V-belt should have a deflection
of 6 to 8 mm (0.24 to 0.31 in), a used V-belt (after about 5 minutes running time)
should have a deflection of 7 to 9 mm (0.27 to 0.35 in), see fig. 199/2.
☞ Retension the V-belt if necessary.
• If the V-belt is damaged:
☞ Have the V-belt replaced by authorized personnel.
☞ Close and lock the engine cover.
Abb. 199: Checking V-belt tension
About 8 mm
1
2

Wacker Neuson 1404 Specifications

General

Brand	Wacker Neuson
Model	1404
Category	Excavators
Language	English