E-Z-GO Freedom RXV - Gas Owner Manual - Page 40
Adjusting The Belt, Cooling System Cleaning
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OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION Read all of manual to become familiar with this vehicle. Pay attention to all NOTICES, CAUTIONS, WARNINGS and DANGERS. BIf the element is in acceptable condition, loose dirt may be removed by tapping the filter lightly. Do not use oil on the filter element or any part of the unit STARTER/GENERATOR BELT TENSION Tool List Qty. Belt tension gauge 1 Wrench, 13mm 1 Wrench, 14mm 2 Ratchet 1 Socket, 15mm 1 The starter/generator belt tension should be checked after the first 15 - 20 hours and set to 75 - 80 lbs. (34 - 36 kg). Re-tighten an existing belt to 75 - 80 lbs. (34 - 36 kg) tension using the same technique. A maximum deflection of 1/2" (13 mm) is acceptable. ADJUSTING THE BELT Using a 15mm socket and a 13mm open end wrench, loosen the starter/generator pivot bolt. While holding the lower adjusting nut with a 14mm wrench, loosen the upper jam nut with another 14mm wrench. Move the lower nut up or down the adjustment bolt until proper belt tension is achieved. Hold the lower nut in place and tighten the upper jam nut against it. NOTICE A loose belt can cause audible vibration and squeal. Tighten a new starter/generator belt to 115 - 125 lbs. (52 - 57 kg) tension when a gauge is applied half way between the two pulleys. Fig. 34 Checking Belt Tension with Gauge Although not as accurate, a new belt may be depressed with a finger to check the belt tension. A maximum deflection of 3/8" (10 mm) is acceptable. 3/8" (1 cm) Maximum Deflection (New Belt) Fig. 36 Adjusting the Belt Tension Using a 15mm socket and a 13mm open end wrench, tighten the starter/generator pivot bolt. COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING At least once a year, or more often under adverse conditions, the cooling system should be cleaned. Cleaning will assure an adequate supply of air to the cooling fins. Compressed air may be used for routine cooling system maintenance. 1/2" (1.3 cm) Maximum Deflection (Existing Belt) Fig. 35 Checking Belt Tension with Finger Fig. 37 Cleaning Cooling System with Air Page 20 Owner's Guide