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Insure that the Engine ON/OFF Switch is in the OFF position
and that the Spark Plug is disconnected before making any
adjustment to the Belt tension.
Figure: C13PE Belt Tensioning System
1. Review the locations of the C13PE Belt Tensioning system before
proceeding. (See
Figure: C13PE Belt Tensioning System
on the
previous page).
2. Remove the Belt Guard by loosening and removing the two (2) 3/8” Belt
Guard Retaining Hardware sets.
3. Check belt tension by pushing up or down at the center top span of the
belt. The belt should move around 3/8” to ½” up and down. If
adjustment is needed go to step 4. If no adjustment is required, replace
belt guard and tighten all of the 3/8” Belt Guard Retaining Hardware.
4. Slightly loosen the four (4) 3/8” Engine Mounting Bolts. NOTE: The four
3/8” Engine Mounting Bolts will need to remain snug during the belt
tensioning process. Not keeping the 3/8” Engine Mounting Bolts snug
may allow the engine to twist in the mounting slots which may result in
the pulleys becoming missed aligned.
5. Loosen the two (2) 3/8” Jam Nuts on the C13PE Belt Tensioning
Assembly (See
Figure: C13PE Belt Tensioning Assembly
below).
Belt Guard
3/8” Belt Guard Retaining
Hardware, qty=2. NOTE: One
(1) Screw is on the front of the
Belt Guard
Belt Tensioning
Assembly
Engine 3/8” Mounting Bolt,
qty =4. Note one (1) per
corner of engine.
