Maintenance Manual for J2 Sedan
Mechanical Part of Engine
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V. Drive Belt
1. Check Drive Belt
Warnings
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Be sure to operate only when engine stopped.
1) Check belt for aging, crack, wear and oil stain. Replace as required.
2) Check the belt tension at the mid-point between pulleys.
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Inspection should be conducted with cold state of engine or when it has been stopped for at least
30min.
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Tension range - Generator belt: 500±50N. Please be noted that the experience equation for
tensioning force of reused belt is as below: Tensioning force for new belt * 1.2/1.5
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Adjust if tension is out of range.
Attention:
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When checking belt tension after installation, firstly to adjust tension to specified value. Then
revolve the crankshaft for more than two laps to re-adjust in order to avoid tension between
pulleys changes.
2. Adjustment of Tension
List of Tension Adjustment
Part
Method
Generator belt
Screw adjusting bolt of generator
Attention:
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After replacing with the new belt, adjust the tension so as to meet the requirements
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When installing the belt, ensure the proper engagement with the belt pulley groove.
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Do not splash the engine oil or engine coolant onto the belt.
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Do not over wind or bend belt; for worn belt, pay attention to mounting direction.
