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Starter/Generator
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS: KEY-START WITH
NEUTRAL REV GAS VEHICLE
BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT
Belt tension should be checked periodically. If the belt slips when starter/generator motor operates, adjust belt
to correct tension.
1.
Turn the key switch is OFF and remove the key. Place the Forward/Reverse handle in the NEUTRAL position.
Chock the wheels.
2.
Disconnect battery and spark plug wire(s).
See Disconnecting the Battery – Gasoline Vehicles, Section
3.
Make sure the two pivot bolts (5) on the mounting bracket, carriage bolt (11) and hex nut (12) are finger-tight
.
4.
Push the starter/generator down to its lowest point of adjustment travel. With the starter/generator belt in place
around the drive clutch pulley, install the starter/generator belt (3).
5.
Place a pry bar (13) between the top of the starter/generator mounting bracket (2) and the underside of the
starter/generator, by passing the pry bar under the exhaust header.
6.
Hold the pry bar and measure the belt tension using a Krikit
®
gauge (1) (available at NAPA
®
Auto Parts stores),
or equivalent. Proper tension for a new starter/generator belt should be 75 lb (101.7 N), or 45 lb (61 N) for an
existing belt
.
7.
While maintaining the tension, tighten the adjustment nut (12) to 144 in-lb (16.3 N·m). Tighten the two pivot bolts
(5) and hex nuts (7) to 23 ft-lb (31.2 N·m)
See following CAUTION.
CAUTION
• Remove pry bar before starting engine.
8.
Connect battery and spark plug wire(s).
See Connecting the Battery – Gasoline Vehicles, Section 1, Page 1-3.
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2007-2009 Turf 252, Carryall 252 and XRT 900 Maintenance and Service Manual
