Ditch Witch FXT50 - Manual (Page 104)

FX50 Operator’s Manual
Service - 103
As Needed
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Adjust Water Pump Belt Tension
1. Turn off engine and remove key.
2. Apply moderate thumb pressure to belt
between pulleys.
Belt is properly tensioned when deflection is
about .2-.3” (5-8 mm).
3. If needed, loosen four bolts (2) and turn
adjustment screw (3) clockwise or
counterclockwise until tube (1) touches
bracket.
4. Tighten four bolts.
Change Water Pump Filter
1. Open filter housing.
2. Remove element and rinse housing
thoroughly with clean water.
3. Install new element and close filter housing.
Adjust Blower Belt Tension
1. Turn off engine and remove key.
2. Loosen adjustment nut (shown) until tube is
loose.
3. Tighten adjustment nut until tube contacts
both spring caps.
4. Continue tightening until flat corner of nut is
up.
5. Turn nut 3 more times to tighten used belt and
4 more times to tighten new belt.
NOTICE: Over-tightening blower drive
belts may result in premature blower shaft
or engine bearing failure. Follow
recommended procedure to ensure
maximum component life.
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