BA 1001/1501/2001 us – Edition 3.3 * 12001b520.fm
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Maintenance
Retightening the V-belt
NOTICE
Overtightening the V-belt can damage the V-belt, the V-belt guide and the
water pump bearing.
Avoid contact of oil, grease or similar substances with the V-belt.
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Checking V-belt tension
• Retighten as follows:
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Stop the engine
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Raise the control lever base
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Remove the key and carry it with you
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Disconnect the battery or the battery master switch
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Let the engine cool down
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Open the engine cover
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Loosen fastening screws
2
of alternator
3
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Use a suitable tool to push the alternator in the direction of arrow
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until reaching the
correct V-belt tension (fig. 96)
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Keep the alternator in this position, and at the same time retighten fastening screws
2
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Check V-belt tension again and adjust it if necessary
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Connect the battery or the battery master switch
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Close the engine cover
2
3
Fig. 96: Retightening the V-belt
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