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ENGINE
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Tighten an existing belt to 75 - 80 lbs. (34 - 36 kg) tension
using the same technique and inspect for cracking or
wear. A maximum deflection of 1/2” (13 mm) acceptable.
Adjusting the Belt
1.
Loosen the two pivot bolts (13) and nuts (14) on the
starter/generator. Hold the lower nut (11) and loosen
the upper nut (12) on the starter/generator adjusting
2.
Move the lower nut (11) up or down the adjustment
bolt until proper belt tension is achieved. Hold the
lower nut (11) in place and tighten the upper jam nut
(12) against it the lower nut to the specified torque
value below.
3.
Using a socket and open end wrench, tighten the
starter/generator pivot bolts (13) and nuts (14) to the
torque value specified below.
Fig. 12 Starter/Generator
Item
Torque Specification
12, 14
30 - 35 ft. lbs. (40 - 48 Nm)
12
14
11
13
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