Hello,

New member here! After searching for a solution online I have come up empty handed.

I have a 1980's S50xl Hyster and it was running fine up until a few days ago. Now it has hard starting and stalls seconds after starting. Full tank & battery.

Got the unit last year, changed the oil & plugs. I use it maybe 2hrs/month. Sits outside occasionally (sometimes in the rain). I am in upstate NY so temperatures fluctuate quite a bit.

Checked and noticed the belts are a little loose (I can rotate the fan and alternator by hand with some force). If I have to tighten them, how do I do this (very tight access)?

Anything else I need to check?

Thanks in advance for any wisdom offered.