Drive belt/Alternator belt, inspection
Check belts after running when they are warm. You
should be able to depress the alternator belt and the
drive belt about 3-4 mm (0.118-0.158”) between the
pulleys.
NOTE! Both the alternator belt and the drive belt has
an automatic belt tensioner and should not need to
be adjusted.
Engine
Drive belt waterpump, change
1. Disconnect the main switch(es) and check that
the engine is not connected to system voltage.
2. Remove the belt guard.
3. Use a 1/2” square wrench to lower the belt ten-
sioner (1) and release drive belt.
4. Remove drive belt.
5. Check that the pulleys are clean and undamaged.
6. Lower the belt tensioner (1) and install the new
drive belt.
7. Install the belt guards.
8. Start the engine and do a function check.
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Maintenance: Engine