RDG603A11 - Issue 8 - Shire 14 70, 85 & 130 WB Owners
Manual Page 18 of 50
Belt Replacement
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Ensure that you have the correct new belt prior to starting this procedure. Loosen
the top adjuster bolts, and the lower mounting pivot nut and bolt.
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Push the alternator towards the engine to loosen the belt.
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Remove the seawater pump (may not be required, depending on seawater pump
option fitted).
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Remove the belt.
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Hold the belt in position over the top alternator pulley; rotate the engine, if
required, by hand, to guide the new belt into the pulley “V”s check it is correctly
seated in the pulley.
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Replace seawater pump (if required).
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Re-tension the belt as above.
Note: Some engines maybe fitted with a side mounted belt driven seawater pump.
Similar belt tightening procedure will apply for this.
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Electrical Options
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If the engine is fitted with the optional VDO travel power system, refer to the manual
supplied with it for correct wiring, control box installation and operation.
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The Shire range can be supplied with other optional additional 12v or 24v
alternators. A 24 V Alternator will be supplied fitted but not wired. It is the
responsibility of the boat builder to ensure that this is correctly wired to the boats
electrical system
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CAUTION:
REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY BEFORE WORKING IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
