Operating fluids and maintenance
Operation and Maintenance Manual
Maintenance activities
Fig. 62: V-ribbed belt drive
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Remove fan from the fan drive
1
. See the generator set’s operating manual.
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Insert a 3/4” socket wrench transition piece with lever on the tensioning pulley
screw
2
(tensioning pulley screw has a left-handed thread).
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Pivot the tensioning device back in a clockwise direction against the spring
force up to the limit stop.
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Remove the V-ribbed belt
3
.
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Check that the belt pulleys and tensioning device are in perfect working order
and check their play (for example, tread wear on the belt pulleys).
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Replace the damaged parts.
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With the tightening device pivoted back, place new V-ribbed belt on all belt
pulleys and tightening roller, making sure that it is properly seated.
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Mount fan on the fan drive
1
. See the generator set’s operating manual.
5.14.8 Changing the crankcase breather V-ribbed belt
Damage to the V-ribbed belt includes:
– Broken ribs
– Rubber nodules in the base of the belt
– Dirt and/or stone deposits
– Ribs broken off the base of the belt
– Transverse cracks on the back
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