5
–20
Alternator
fixing axis
(pivot)
Screwless
Belt
tension
Max.
10mm
Adjustment
Bolt
Adjustment of V-Belt Tension
Replace and check the component in the
intervals specified in Periodical maintenance
chart (Page 5-1) (Table 2). Replace and check
the component according to the following
instructions:
Engine V-belt drives the battery charging
alternator and engine coolant circulation pump.
(Figure 25). Adjust the tension of the belt as per
the following instructions:
1.
Remove the battery negative (-) terminal to
prevent operation of the engine.
: Inadvertent or remote operation
of the engine may cause personal injuries or
death. Always disconnect battery terminals
before working on the engine. Always
disconnect the negative (-) battery cable
firstly, and re-connect the negative (-) battery
cable lastly to decrease any arcs when you
are disconnecting the battery cables.
2.
Remove V-belt protection covers or upper
panel and battery charging alternator
protection cover.
3.
Loosen the alternator pivot bolt to perform
the adjustment easier. Loosen the
adjustment ring bolt on the upper part, and
remove the slackness of the belt. Use
original spare belt. Remove the slackness
of the belt by tightening the battery
charging alternator.
4.
Remove the battery negative (-) terminal to
prevent operation of the engine.
Replace
and check the component according to the
following instructions:
5.
Rotate the alternator a few times to stretch
the V-belt. Adjust the belt tension properly
by tightening the adjustment ring bolt and
check the tension by applying ~10 kg load
on the center of the longest part of the belt.
The displacement (deflection) of the belt
due to the load applied shall be between 8
and 10mm. Tighten the alternator pivot bolt
and adjustment ring bolt when the V-belt
tension is adjusted in the required level.
6.
Tighten the adjustment bolts, install the belt
guide and protection covers. Connect
battery terminal cables (negative (-) cable
last) and operate the generator set.
Engine V-belt drives the battery charging
alternator and engine coolant circulation pump.
Adjust the tension of the belt as per the following
instructions:
: Inadvertent or remote operation
of the engine may cause personal injuries or
death. Always disconnect battery terminals
before working on the engine. Always
disconnect the negative (-) battery cable
firstly, and re-connect the negative (-) battery
cable lastly to decrease any arcs when you
are disconnecting the battery cables.
FIGURE 25. ADJUSTMENT OF V-BELT TENSION
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