7. checking and replacing alternator belt – Miller Electric Miller DU-OP User Manual

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8-7. Checking And Replacing Alternator Belt

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Y Stop engine.
To check belt tension:
Remove rear panel.
1

Alternator V-Belt

2

Crank Pulley

3

Alternator Pulley

Place straight edge along top of pul-

leys. Pull down belt as far as it will

go, then measure distance from

belt to straight edge.
If measurement is less than 1/2 in

(13 mm), belt is okay. If not okay,

adjust belt tension.
To adjust belt tension:
4

Hex Nuts (2)

5

Alternator Bracket

Loosen nuts. Pivot alternator until

belt is tight. Tighten nuts. Recheck

tightness of belt. Readjust if

necessary.
Replace belt if damaged or

cracked.
To replace belt:
Loosen hex nuts and pivot alterna-

tor clockwise. Remove belt.
Install new belt, pivot alternator until

belt is tight, and tighten nuts. Re-

check tightness of belt after running

engine 15 minutes.
Reinstall rear panel.

1

1/2, 11/16 in

1/2 in

(13 mm)

Max

4

3

5

2

Tools Needed:

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