Bobcat 741 - Page 329

TIMING BELT (Cont'd)
Assembly (Cont'd)
Install the timing belt, use the following procedure:
Put the belt on the crankshaft sprocket.
Install
on the oil pump sprocket.
Then
on the camshaft sprocket.
Make sure that
all the timing marks are in alignment.
Move the belt tensioner to apply pressure to the belt [A).
NOTE: Do not turn the crankshaft in a reverse
direction.
DO NOT push or twist the belt or try
to test the tension. This will result incorrect
belt tension.
Push the tensioner, with your hand a small amount to
make sure the
belt comes in complete mesh with the
sprockets.
If this is neglected and the belt tension
adjusted with the
belt out of mesh with the sprocket (Item
1) [B], the belt tension will not be correct.
Turn the engine through one revolution in
normal
direction, to remove all slack at the timing belt.
Tighten the tensioner mounting nut first and then the bolt
[C).
Tighten the nut and bolt to 16-21 ft.-Ibs. (22-28 Nm)
torque.
A
S
Check the tension side of the timing belt, the clearance
between the
belt and the seal line is 0. 470 inch (12 mm) D
(0).
If specifications are not correct, readjust the belt.
Added Sept.
90
-70--51-
Nut
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