
SEBU8213-04 93
Maintenance Section
Belt - Inspect/Replace
7. Inspect the bat
tery terminals for corrosion. Inspect
the battery cables for wear or damage.
8. Make any neces
sary repairs. If necessary, replace
the battery cables or the batte ries.
Note: Replac
e the secondary battery carrier (strap)
when the battery is replaced. Do not exceed a
change interval of 48 months when the secondary
battery car
rier (strap) is replaced.
9. Connect the positive battery cable to the battery
positive te
rminals.
10. Connect the negative battery cable to the battery
negative t
erminals.
11. Connect the battery cable at the battery
disconnec
tswitch.
12. Install the key and turn the battery disconnect
switch ON
.
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Belt-In
spect/R eplace
SMCS Code: 1357-040; 1357-510
Inspect
1. Park the machine on level ground. Lower the
dozer blade to the ground. Move the transmission
contro
l to the NEUTRAL position and engage the
parking brake. Shut off the engine.
2. Open t
he engine enclosure.
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A/C compressor
3. Inspect the condition of the serpentine belt (1) for
any of the following conditions:
•
excessive cracking
•
excessive wear
•
excessive damage
The belt deflection should not be more than
14 to 20 mm (.56 to .81 inch) under 110 N (25 lb)
of force. Use a 14 4-0235 Belt Tension Gauge in
order to measure the tension.
Note: The deflection of the serpentine belt has the
same limit with an alternator only.
Note: Thismachineisequippedwithonebelt
tensioner (2). The belt tensioner automatically adjusts
the belt to the correct position.
4. Close the engine enclosure.
Replace
Contact your Caterpillar dealer in order to replace
the belt, if necessary.