SECTION 5: MAINTENANCE
AIR N ARC
®
150 SERIES
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5.5.1 ADJUSTING THE ENGINE SPEED
5.5.2 REPLACING AND RE-TENSIONING
THE COMPRESSOR AND/OR
GENERATOR DRIVE BELTS
The engine drives the compressor and the
generators via the use of two drive belt
types. The compressor utilizes a poly-link,
chain-type belt, whereas the generators are
driven by a serpentine v-belt. The belts will
generally not need replacement during the
service life of the system. However, over
time they become loose and need to be
tightened. Consult
Section 5.5.2.3
for
instruction on how to check the compressor
belt(s) tension.
5.5.2.1 ACCESSING THE DRIVE BELTS -
REMOVING THE BELT GUARD
SHIELD
The belt guard must be removed to access
the drive belts. The Air N Arc 150 Series
system utilizes a poly link series v-belt to
drive the compressor unit, and a serpentine
v-belt to drive the generator system. Refer to
Section 7.5, Belt Guard Assembly
(parts
#1
,
#2
and
#9
) and the following procedure
to access the drive belts:
1. Disconnect the battery ground
cable.
2. Remove the seven (7) truss head
screws and washer pairs
securing the outer shield guard to
the frame.
3. Remove the shield and place it in
a safe location.
5.5.2.2 REPLACING THE BELT GUARD
SHIELD
After the belts have been serviced, the belt
guard must be secured back into position
before operating the machine. To re-secure
the belt guard, refer to
Section 7.5
(parts
#1
,
#2
and
#9
), and follow these instructions:
1. Align the shield’s holes with the
holes in the frame.
2. Secure the shield to the frame by
placing a truss head screw
through a nylon washer, and
hand-tightening each pair until all
seven (7) pairs are securing the
guard into place.
3. Tighten all screws with a screw
driver or drill bit driver.
4. Reconnect the ground wire to the
battery.
5.5.2.3 RE-TENSIONING THE AIR
COMPRESSOR DRIVE BELT
The poly link v-belt used for the compressor
drive does not require a separate tensioner.
Rather, the belt is directly sized by the
amount of links in the belt. Proper tension on
a poly link v-belt is 3/8” to 1/2” give. Consult
NOTE
DO NOT tamper with the governor setting
to increase the maximum engine speed.
Overspeed is hazardous and will void the
engine warranty. The maximum allowable
high idle speed no load for the engine is
3700 RPM.
WARNING
Relieve pressure from the compressor
system before performing maintenance
on any components.
WARNING
Before performing maintenance or repair
operations on the machine, ensure that
all power has been removed and locked
out to prevent accidental start-up.
WARNING
Never under any circumstances operate
the machine with the belt guard removed.
When performing service with the belt
guard removed, always ensure that the
negative battery cable is disconnected.