Section 4 (Engine Mechanical (H4SO)): V-belt: Inspection

1. Replace the belts, if cracks, fraying or wear is found.
2. Remove the V-belt cover and reservoir tank, (with belt tension gauge)
3. Check the V-belt tension and adjust it if necessary by changing the generator installing position or idler pulley installing position.

Belt tension (with belt tension gauge) 

(A) 

When installing new parts: 

640 - 780 N (65 - 80 kgf, 143 - 175 lb) 

At inspection: 

490 - 640 N (50.0 - 65.3 kgf, 110.2-143.9 lb) 

(B) 

When installing new parts: 

740 - 880 N (75.5-89.7 kgf, 166 - 198 lb) 

At inspection: 

350 - 450 N(35.7 - 45.9 kgf, 78.7 - 101.2 lb) 

Belt tension (without belt tension gauge) 

(A) 

When installing new parts: 

7-9 mm (0.276 - 0.354 in) 

At inspection: 

9 - 11 mm (0.354 - 0.433 in) 

(B) 

When installing new parts: 

7.5 - 8.5 mm (0.295 - 0.335 in) 

At inspection: 

9.0 - 10.0 mm (0.354 - 0.394 in)