SERVICE
Adjusting the Fan/Alternator Belt Tension 1. Loosen the alternator A
Servicing the Cooling System
WARNING Discharge of hot, pressurized coolant or touching a hot radiator and surrounding parts can cause severe burns. • Do not remove the radiator cap when the en- gine is hot. Always allow the engine to cool for at least 15 minutes or until the radiator is cool enough to touch without burning your hand before removing the radiator cap. • Do not touch the radiator or surrounding parts that are hot. WARNING Wear personal protective equipment to protect your eyes and hands when opening the radiator cap to protect against any pressure in the radiator. If coolant is spilled on your skin or clothing, change your clothing and wash the affected skin immedi - ately. DANGER Engine coolant can cause poisoning. • Do not swallow engine coolant. • Keep out of reach from children or pets. ATTENTION Using an incorrect coolant mixture and/or type can cause engine damage. Use only a mixture of 50 per- cent distilled water and 50 percent ethylene glycol antifreeze. Recommended antifreeze: a low silicate, phospate free antifreeze (ethylene glycol) containing supple - mental coolant additives (SCAs) to inhibit corrosion and rust Dye color does not determine the antifreeze prop- erties. Ethylene glycol antifreeze of different colors can be mixed.
adjustment bolt (A). 2. Loosen the lower alternator mounting bolt (B). 3. Move the alternator in the
B desired direction to increase or decrease belt tension. 4. Tighten the alternator adjust- ment bolt. 5. Tighten the lower alternator mounting bolt. 6. Recheck the belt for proper tension. Cleaning the Engine Compartment and Engine Clean the engine compartment and the engine daily or prior to each use, to reduce the risk of the engine overheating or the ignition of accumulated debris. 1. If the power unit has been running, allow the engine to cool. 2. Remove the left and right engine covers. 3. Remove accumulated debris and dust from the engine compartment and the engine. 4. Clean the radiator and radiator screen. Refer to the Cleaning the Radiator and Screen section. 5. Reinstall the left and right engine covers.
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