Operation and service information, Owner’s manual and service guide, Starter/generator belt tension – Greenlee 28809-G01 User Manual
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OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION
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Owner’s Manual and Service Guide
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the filter mounting plate with the holes in the engine.
Install and hand tighten the bolts before tightening them
firmly.
Add slightly less than 1 1/2 quarts (1.4 liters) to allow for
possible residual oil left in engine (Ref. Fig. 27 on page
20). The oil must be high quality oil that meets or
exceeds API SF, SG, CC standards (Ref. Fig. 39 on page
26). Check oil level on dipstick. If necessary, continue to
add oil slowly and allow time for oil to flow down into
engine. Check oil level on dipstick. Do not overfill.
Do not overfill engine. Too much oil
may cause smoking or allow oil to enter
the air filter enclosure.
Both the oil dipstick and fill cap must be in
place before operating the engine. Failure to
install the dipstick and fill cap will result in oil being discharged
into the engine compartment.
Inspect oil fill cap ‘O’ ring and replace if necessary. Install
the oil fill cap. Run the vehicle for one or two minutes and
check the filter for oil leaks.
Check the oil level again with the vehicle on level ground.
Oil should be added to bring the level into the safe oper-
ating range. Do not overfill. The engine can be operated
safely as long as the oil is within the safe operating range
as indicated on the dipstick. Do not operate vehicle if
oil level is below the safe area indicated on the dip-
stick.
STARTER/GENERATOR BELT TENSION
Tool List
Qty. Required
Belt tension gauge....................................................... 1
Wrench, 3/4"................................................................ 1
Wrench, 9/16" .............................................................. 2
Ratchet, 3/8" drive ....................................................... 1
Socket, 3/4", 3/8" drive ................................................ 1
The starter/generator belt tension should be checked
after the first 15 - 20 hours and set to 75 - 80 lbs. (34 - 36
kg).
A loose belt can cause audible vibration and
squeal.
Tighten a new starter/generator belt (Ref. Fig. 39 on
page 26) to 90 - 110 lbs. (41-50 kg) tension when a
gauge is applied half way between the two pulleys (Ref.
Fig. 28 on page 20).
A new belt may be checked manually. A maximum
deflection of 3/8" (10 mm) is acceptable (Ref. Fig. 29 on
page 20).
Tighten an existing belt to 75 - 80 lbs. (34 - 36 kg) ten-
sion using the same technique and inspect for cracking
or wear. A maximum deflection of 1/2" (13 mm) is accept-
able.
Fig. 27 Add Engine Oil
'O' Ring
Ref Aeo 1
Fig. 28 Checking Belt Tension with Gauge
Fig. 29 Checking Belt Tension Manually
Ref Cbg 1
3/8" (1 cm) Max. Deflection for New Belt
1/2" (1.3 cm) Max. Deflection for Existing
Belt
Ref Cbm 1