Bomag BMP 8500 - Checking, Tensioning, Replacing the V-Belt; Changing the V-Belt

Every 250 operating hours
BOMAG 71BMP 8500
5.13 Checking, tensioning, re-
placing the V-belt
!
Danger
Danger of accident!
Perform this work only with the engine shut
down.
Checking the V-belt
Fig. 100
l Check the entire circumference of the V-belt
(Fig. 100) for damage and cracks. Replace
damaged or cracked V-belts.
l Check with thumb pressure whether the V-belt
can be depressed more than 7 to 9 mm be-
tween the V-belt pulleys, retighten if neces-
sary.
Tensioning the V-belt
Fig. 101
l Slacken the fastening screws 1 and 2 (Fig.
101) slightly.
l Press the generator in direction outward using
a lever, until the correct V-belt tension is
reached.
l Retighten all fastening screws and check the
V-belt tension once again.
Changing the V-belt
Fig. 102
l Slacken the fastening screws 1 and 2 (Fig.
102) slightly.
l Press the generator completely against the
engine.
l Take the old V-belt off.
l Fit the new V-belt to the V-belt pulleys.
l Tension the V-belt as previously described.