7. checking and replacing alternator belt – Hobart Welding Products OM-494 User Manual

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Checking And Replacing Alternator Belt

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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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