Barrus Shire 38 Manual

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RDG603A20 - Issue 10 Page 54 of 10010. Belt MaintenanceWARNING:SEVERE HAZARD! KEEP HANDS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY FROMMOVING/ROTATING PARTS. WEAR TIGHT FITTING CLOTHING AND KEEP YOURHAIR SHORT OR TIE BACK. REMOVE ALL JEWELLERY BEFORE COMMENCINGWORK. CHECK BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE THAT ANY TOOLS OR RAGSUSED DURING MAINTENANCE HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THE AREA. Ensure the ignition key is removed before carrying out any maintenance. Turn the battery master switch to the off position before carrying out any maintenance. Do not allow oil to contact the belt. Oil attacks the construction of the belt. This reducesthe drive efficiency and ultimately cause it to fail prematurely. Replace the belt if it cracks or splits and as the adjustment nears the limit of travel. Ensure the belt is correctly aligned using a straight edge. Misaligned belts will causeexcessive belt wear and premature belt failure.Some boat builders may remove one or more of the alternators during theinstallation of the engine. It is essential that when the alternators are refitted that thealignment is perfect or premature belt wear will occur.11. Belt ReplacementWARNING:SEVERE HAZARD! KEEP HANDS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY FROMMOVING/ROTATING PARTS. WEAR TIGHT FITTING CLOTHING AND KEEP YOURHAIR SHORT OR TIE BACK. REMOVE ALL JEWELLERY BEFORE COMMENCINGWORK. CHECK BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE THAT ANY TOOLS OR RAGSUSED DURING MAINTENANCE HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THE AREA.Shire 38, 40, 45 & 50: Ensure the ignition key is removed before replacing any belts.