(b) Using a belt tension gauge, measure the drive belt tension.
Belt tension gauge:
Nippondenso BTG–20 (95506–00020)
Borroughs No. BT–33–73F
Drive belt tension:
New belt
175±5 lb
Used belt
115±20 lb
If the belt tension is not as specified, adjust it.
HINT:
• “New belt” refers to a belt which has been used less than
5 minutes on a running engine.
• “Used belt” refers to a belt which has been used on a
running engine for 5 minutes or more.
• After installing a belt, check that it fits properly in the
ribbed grooves.
• Check with your hand to confirm that the belt has not
slipped out of the groove on the bottom of the pulley.
• After installing a new belt, run the engine for about 5
minutes and recheck the belt tension.
4. VISUALLY CHECK GENERATOR WIRING AND LISTEN
FOR ABNORMAL NOISES
(a) Check that the wiring is in good condition.
(b) Check that there is no abnormal noise from the generator
while the engine is running.
5. INSPECT DISCHARGE WARNING LIGHT CIRCUIT
(a) Turn the ignition switch “ON”. Check that the discharge
warning light comes on.
(b) Start the engine. Check that the light goes off.
If the light does not operate as specified, troubleshoot the dis-
charge warning light circuit.
CH–6
–CHARGING SYSTEM ON–VEHICLE INSPECTION
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