Nordco TRIPP HD, Operation Manual

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7-14 MAR 2016 49457610 TRIPP HD RevB
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
MONTHLY SCHEDULE
Figure 7-15: MONTHLY MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
DETAILED MONTHLY
INSTRUCTIONS
M2. Check Fan, Alternator and Generator
Belts
Check the belts and tighten the fan drive, battery
charging alternator and other accessory drive belts.
Belts should be neither too tight, nor too loose. Belts
that are too tight impose excess load on the crankshaft,
fan, and/or alternator bearings, shortening both belt
and bearing life. Excessively overtightened belts can
result in crankshaft breakage.
A loose belt will slip and may cause damage to
accessory components.
Replace all belts in a set when one is worn. Single
belts of similar size should not be used as a substitute
for a matched belt set. Premature belt wear can result
because of belt length variation.