TENSIONER, Belt: Description
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Correct drive belt tension is required to ensure optimum performance of the belt driven engine accessories. If specified tension is not maintained, belt slippage may cause; engine overheating, loss of air conditioning performance, reduced generator output rate, and greatly reduced belt life.
It is not necessary to adjust belt tension. The tensioner maintains correct accessory drive belt tension at all times.