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SECTION 4.

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STARTING SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
ELECTRIC STARTER MAINTENANCE

AIR/GAS STARTER MAINTENANCE

Inspect the starting circuit to make sure that all connections are clean and tight. Check for worn or damaged insulation on the wires (see Figure 4.45-1).

AIR STARTER LUBRICATOR


The air/gas starter is equipped with an inline lubricator
(see Figure 4.45-2 and Figure 4.45-3). When operating correctly, the inline lubricator will provide a light oil
vapor at the starter exhaust (about 1 to 3 drops per
second).
LUBRICATOR

Figure 4.45-1 Electric Starter Motor

WARNING
Battery fluid is a sulfuric acid solution which can
cause severe personal injury or property damage.
Wear appropriate, protective, personal equipment
and do not allow battery fluid to contact skin, eyes
or clothing. Do not allow smoking or open flame in
battery charging areas. Always disconnect the battery ground connection before performing any
work on an engine or equipment. This prevents
sparks or burns if an electrical connection is
shorted.

AIR/GAS
STARTER

Figure 4.45-2 L36/P48 Air/Gas Starter

OIL RESERVOIR

LUBRICATOR

Figure 4.45-3 F18/H24 Air/Gas Starter

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NOTE: Above 0 C (32 F), keep the inline lubricator
reservoir filled to the proper level with SAE 10W oil.
Use No. 2 Diesel Oil when ambient temperatures fall
below 0 C (32 F). DO NOT OVERFILL.
NOTE: Air storage reservoirs for air starting systems
should be blown down at least once each day. This is
necessary to prevent the buildup of water in the tanks
and eliminate or at least reduce the formation of rust
and scale in the air starting system. Also, the air piping
of the starting system should include at least one drain
cock. Before starting the engine, bleed off some of the
compressed air to help keep moisture from condensing
inside the air starting system.

ALTERNATOR
Inline engines have an optional 24 volt alternator that
is driven off the front crankshaft pulley. This alternator
can be used to run accessories or to recharge starting
system batteries (see Figure 4.45-4).
24 VOLT
ALTERNATOR

nal first. The charger negative lead to the battery negative terminal is connected last.
4. Never operate the alternator with a open circuit.
Make certain all connections in the circuit are secure.
5. Do not short across or ground any of the alternator
terminals.
6. Do not attempt to polarize the alternator.
ALTERNATOR SERVICING
The frequency of inspection is determined largely by
the type of operating conditions. High speed operation, high temperatures, and dust and dirt all increase
the wear of brushes, slip rings and bearings.
At regular intervals, inspect the terminals for corrosion
and loose connections. Inspect the wiring for frayed
insulation. Inspect the mounting bolts for tightness,
and the belt for alignment, proper tension and wear.
Belt tension should be adjusted on a routine basis.
When adjusting belt tension, apply pressure against
the stator laminations and between the end frames
and not against either end frame.
ALTERNATOR NOISE
Noise from an alternator may be caused by worn or
dirty bearings, loose mounting bolts, a loose drive pulley, a defective diode, or a defective stator. Inspect for
any of these causes and repair or replace as necessary.

ALTERNATOR V-BELT TENSION


1. Loosen locknut on upper end of adjusting rod (see
Figure 4.45-5).
Figure 4.45-4 Alternator And Guards

The alternator is driven with two drive belts to increase


belt life and ensure reliability.

LOCKNUT

NOTE: These belts are a matched set and must be


replaced as a pair to ensure proper operation.
BATTERY CONNECTION
1. When connecting a battery and alternator, make
certain the ground polarity of the battery and the
ground polarity of the alternator are the same.
2. When connecting a booster battery, always connect the negative battery terminals together and the
positive battery terminals together.
3. When connecting a charger to the battery, connect
the charger positive lead to the battery positive termi-

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Figure 4.45-5 Alternator Belt Adjustment

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ADJUSTING ROD

LOCK NUT
LOWER NUT

ADJUSTING
BOLT

Figure 4.45-6 Alternator Belt Adjustment Front View

2. Loosen adjusting
Figure 4.45-6).

bolt

on

alternator

(see

NOTE: To avoid belt damage, always loosen the


alternator pulley before attempting to install a belt.
Never pry a belt over a pulley.

3. Adjust belt tension by turning lower nut located on


adjusting rod (see Figure 4.45-6).

1. Always use new, matching belt sets.

NOTE: Greater tension should be applied to new belts


to compensate for tension loss which occurs during
break-in.

2. When replacing belts, always replace the entire set


of belts, not just the ones that look worn. This will
ensure proper belt operation.

4. When desired belt tension is reached, tighten


adjusting rod lock nut and adjusting bolt.

V-BELT MAINTENANCE

WARNING
To prevent severe personal injury or death, always
stop the unit before cleaning, servicing or repairing the unit or any driven equipment.

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3. To check belt tension, depress the belt with your


fingers. A tensioned belt will feel alive and springy.
Belts that are too tight will not deflect and loose belts
will feel dead.
4. Keep belts at the proper tension. New belts will
stretch shortly after installation. Loose belts will slip,
causing power loss and heat buildup. Belts that are
too tight will deteriorate rapidly and wear out engine
shaft bearings.

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