Ditch Witch XT1600 - Page 91

Service - 90 XT1600 Operator’s Manual
As Needed
CMW
Adjust Pump Drive Belt
Adjust pump drive belt as needed.
1. Raise lift arms and engage props. See
“Working Under Raised Lift Arms” on
page 72.
2. Turn off engine and remove key.
3. Open hood.
4. Check tension by applying moderate thumb
pressure in center of top of belt. Belt is
properly tensioned when deflection is 1/4 - 3/
8” (6-10 mm).
5. Adjust tension. Use belt tensioner tool
(p/n 499-938) to adjust new belt tension to
0.22” (5.6 mm) deflection in center of span
with 13 lb ( kg) force.
IMPORTANT:
• Adjust new belt at room temperature.
• Adjust used belt at operating temperature.