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Issue 20
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Some boat builders may remove one or more of the alternators during the
installation of the engine. It is essential that when the alternators are refitted that the
alignment is perfect or premature belt wear will occur.
12. Belt Replacement
WARNING:
SEVERE HAZARD!
KEEP HANDS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY FROM
MOVING/ROTATING PARTS. WEAR TIGHT FITTING CLOTHING AND KEEP YOUR
HAIR SHORT OR TIE BACK. REMOVE ALL JEWELLERY BEFORE COMMENCING
WORK. CHECK BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE THAT ANY TOOLS OR RAGS
USED DURING MAINTENANCE HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THE AREA.
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Ensure the ignition key is removed before replacing any belts.
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Turn the battery master switch to the off position before replacing any belts.
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Insert a ½” drive “T” bar into the square recess of the automatic
tensioner.
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Pull lever bar in anti-clockwise direction to slacken off the belt.
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Remove the belt.
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Pull lever bar anti-clockwise again and refit the belt
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Check that the belt is fitted correctly into all of the pulley grooves.
The tensioner brace bar will need to be removed before the old belt can be
removed. Refit the tensioner brace bar after the new belt has been fitted.
