Maintenance
Alternator Belt
Maintenance
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tion, tighten the belt as described below.
4.
Loosen the upper pivot, lower pivot and the adjustment bolt jam nut.
5.
Turn the belt tension adjustment bolt clockwise to tighten the belt, counterclockwise to
loosen the belt. Adjust the bolt until the proper belt tension is achieved.
CAUTION!
Do not overtighten the alternator belt. Damage
to the alternator will occur.
6.
After the alternator belt has been tensioned, tighten the adjustment bolt jam nut. Tighten
the upper and lower pivots and replace the belt covers.
LT30 Super Rev. F7.00 - G5.00
LT40 Super Rev. F8.00 - G6.00
LT30HD Super Rev. G1.00 - G9.00
LT40HD Super Rev. G1.00 - G9.00
Replace the alternator belt every 1000 hours.
Check the alternator belt tension every 500 hours. Also check the alternator belt for ten-
sion and wear when battery is not charging properly or when the alternator belt is squeal-
ing. Adjust as needed.
1.
Remove the alternator belt guard.
2.
Loosen the two bolts in the slotted alternator bracket holes (opposite holes in front and
rear of bracket.
1000
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