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[2] CHECKING/ADJUSTING ALTERNATOR BELT TENSION
Remember to stop the engine when working.
[TENSION CHECK]
1. See “OPERATION 1.10 ENGINE COVER” and remove
the engine cover.
2. Press between the belt (3) and pulley with your finger
(approx. 98 N {10 kgf}) and check that the slacking
(tension) is within the range of standard.
NOTES
• There are three locations to check (A, B and C), but you
can check in one location where you can check easily.
• When checking the belt tension, also check for damage
to pulleys, wearing of V-groove and belt. Especially
check if the V-belt is touching the bottom of the
V-groove, and if it is, replace the belt.
Standard slack of belt in use (mm)
(A) (B) (C)
10–14 7–10 9–13
NOTES
“Belt in use” refers to the belt attached to the engine and
operated for more than five minutes.
3. If the belt (3) slack is not within the range of standard
slack, adjust the slack (tension) of the belt (3) by
referring to the “Tension adjustment” section.
[TENSION ADJUSTMENT]
1. Loosen the mounting nut of the alternator bottom (1),
mounting bolt of belt adjuster (2) and tightening bolt of
belt adjuster (3).
2. Loosen the lock nut (4) and adjust the tension by
turning the adjuster bolt (5).
Standard slack of new belt (mm)
(A) (B) (C)
8–12 5–8 7–11
Standard slack of new belt (mm)
(A) (B) (C)
10–14 7–10 9–13