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craftsman marine diesel engines CM4.33 / cm4.42
Inspection of the V-belt
Check the V-belt for wear and tear, cracks and ssures
and ravels. In all of these cases the V-belt must be re-
placed. Only check the V-belt when the engine is not
running.
Verifying the tension of the V-belt
The tension of the V-belt is correct if it can be moved by
no more than 12 mm, using thumb and forenger and a
force of about 10 kg. If the travel of the belt is greater,
the tension must be adjusted.
Tensioning the V-belt
In order to tension the V-belt, the bolts of the support
and both bolts of the alternator must be loosened. Ten-
sion the belt by pushing the alternator outward. Thereaf-
ter, rst tighten the upper bolt of the alternator and the-
reafter the support and the lower bolt of the alternator.
V-belt
Maintenance and inspection 11
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