
2. Turn on the «battery disconnect switch».
3. Close the doors.
10.4.8.2 Checking belt tension
Check belt tension when they are warm, not hot, to avoid length variations through temperature.
The belt tension can be checked by hand: To check the tension, press the belt inwards with the
thumb at the mid-point between pulleys.
Fig. 57 Manually checking the belt tension
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Drive belt testing position
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- Compressive load approximately: 22 lb
- Play approximately: 0.4 – 0.5 in
1. Check belt tension by hand (see Fig. 57).
2. Increase the tension on a loose belt.
3. Replace the belt guard.
4. Turn on the «battery disconnect switch».
5. Close the doors.
10.4.8.3 Tension the belt
The drive belt is tensioned via the screw fastening of the alternator.
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10.4 Drive engine maintenance
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Operator Manual Portable Rotary Screw Compressor
MOBILAIR M82 SIGMA CONTROL SMART
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