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How To...

Install U-Bracket (Continued)

Tools Required:

 Two 9/16 inch wrenches or sockets          

 KIT # GK53-00002-0012

MO51-00K53-A032

5.  Next position the spacer sleeve between the fork end of the U-bracket.
6.  Position the pulley bolt through the bracket and spacer.
7.  Now install the idler pulley on the bolt with its hub facing against the back side U-bracket.
8.  Secure the nyloc nut and tighten.
9.  Place the main drive belt onto the idler pulley.
10.  Position the wear plate between the slots of the U-bracket up against the frame.
11.  Turn in the tensioning bolt as required to adjust the belt tension.
12.  Using a belt tensioning gauge, adjust new belt tension from 165 to 170 lbs, and existing belt

from 160 to 165 lbs.  If a belt tensioning gauge is unavailable, place a straight edge between the
intermediate pulley and the crank pulley then at the center of the belt press down on the belt
and measure for deflection which should be a 1/4 inch.

13.  With the main drive belt properly tensioned, tighten the bracket mounting bolts 5 to 10 ft. lbs.

NOTE: Over tightening the mounting bolts will cause damage to the slide plate.

Idler 
pulley

Slide plate

Wear plate

Tensioning 
bolt

Pulley bolt

Plate washer 
square

Spacer 
sleeve

Hub

Tension bracket

Mounting 
bolts (2)

Tooth 
washers (2)

U-Bracket Assembly

Jam 
bolt

Acorn nut

Nyloc nut

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