Operator's Manual

2. To adjust belt tension:

• Loosen (2) alternator mounting bolts.

Figure 51

1. Alternator belt 2. Alternator brace

• Using a bar, rotate alternator until proper belt

tension is attained, then tighten mounting bolts.

Fan belt

1. Check tension by depressing belt at mid span of fan and

drive shaft pulleys with 22 lbs. of force. A new belt

should deflect .48–.58 in. A used belt should deflect

.55–.65 in. If deflection is incorrect, proceed to next

step. If correct, continue operation.

2. To adjust belt tension:

• Loosen idler pulley mounting nut, move pulley to

increase tension and tighten nut.

Figure 52

1. Fan belt 2. Idler pulley

Cylinder Head Bolts

Re–torque initially after 50 operating hours and check

every 1000 operating hours or annually thereafter.

Engine Valve Clearance

Adjust initially at 50 operating hours and check every 600

operating hours or annually thereafter.

Adjusting Accelerator Pedal

1. Position vehicle on level surface, stop engine and

engage the parking brake.

2. Adjust ball joint on accelerator cable (Fig. 53) to allow

.100”–.250” of clearance between accelerator pedal arm

and top of diamond tread floor plate (Fig. 54), when a

25 lb. force is applied to center of pedal. Tighten

locknut.

Note: Engine must not be running and return spring must

be attached.