Drive Belt Adjustment

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Loosen mounting bolt A and B.

Fig 1: Adjusting Drive Belt Deflection - Generator With Torque Specifications
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Adjust the belt deflection or tension by turning the adjusting bolt C.

Fig 2: Adjusting Drive Belt Deflection - P/S, P/C + A/C With Torque Specifications
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CAUTION:
- If the belt is replaced with a new one or the belt has been on a running engine for less than 5 minutes, adjust deflection or tension to "New" specification.
- If the belt has been on a running engine for more than 5 minutes, adjust deflection or tension to "Used" specification.
Fig 3: Adjusting Drive Belt Deflection - Generator
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Deflection

Fig 4: Drivebelt Deflection Limit
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Fig 5: Inspecting Drivebelt Deflection - P/S, P/C + A/C
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Tension

Fig 6: Drivebelt Tension Limit
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Tighten mounting bolt A and B.
Inspect the belt deflection or tension.
- If not as specified, repeat from Step 1.
  
  Fig 7: Inspecting Drivebelt Deflection - P/S + A/C
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