Water Pump Belt Tension - Suzuki RA410 Manual

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7) Remove reservoir tank (1) and remove cap (2) from reservoir
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8) Add 50/50 mixture of good quality ethylene glycol antifreeze
9) Run engine, with radiator cap removed, until radiator upper
10) With engine idling, add coolant to radiator until level reaches
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WATER PUMP BELT TENSION

WARNING:
1) Inspect belt for cracks, cuts, deformation, wear and cleanliness.
If it is necessary to replace belt, refer to page 6B-10 for proce-
dure.
2) Check belt for tension. Belt is in proper tension when it deflects
12 – 15 mm (0.47 – 0.59 in.) under thumb pressure (1) (about
10 kg or 22 Ib.).
Belt tension "a": 12 – 15mm (0.47 – 0.59 in.) as deflection
NOTE:
When replacing belt with a new one, adjust belt tension to
8 – 9 mm (0.31 – 0.35 in.).
3) If belt is too tight or too loose, adjust it to proper tension by dis-
placing generator position.
4) Tighten belt adjusting bolt (2) and generator pivot bolts (3).
5) Connect negative cable at battery terminal.
tank and pour out any fluid, scrub and clean inside of tank with
soap and water.
Flush it well with clean water and drain. Reinstall tank.
and water to radiator and tank.
Fill radiator to the base of radiator filler neck and reservoir tank
to FULL level mark (3). Reinstall reservoir tank cap and align
match marks (4) on tank and cap.
hose is hot.
the bottom of filler neck. Install radiator cap, making sure that
the ear of cap lines is parallel to radiator.
Disconnect negative cable at battery before checking
and adjusting belt tension.
See WARNING described in COOLING SYSTEM SER-
VICE.
ENGINE COOLING 6B-7