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Alternator belt tension
adjustment
Belt tension should regularly be
checked and if necessary adjusted. If
belt tension is correct, it can be
depressed by 20 mm with thumb
pressure applied on the middle of its
length.
If belt is loose (slack), i.e. it gets
depressed by more than 20 mm,
adjust belt tension as per following
procedure :
a.
Loosen bottom mounting bolt of
alternator.
b.
Loosen bolt holding upper
mounting of alternator to the
clamping piece.
c.
Loosen lock nut.
d.
Adjust belt tension by turning
adjusting nut and by moving
alternator away from engine.
e.
Tighten lock nut and the bolt
holding clamping piece to
alternator.
f.
Tighten bottom mounting bolt.
g.
Recheck belt tension.
4.15 Electricals
Maintenance
1. Lock nut
2. Adjusting nut
3. Clamping bolt
4. Clamping piece
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