jcb Mini CX - Checking the Alternator Belt Tension; Adjusting the Alternator Belt

Section 3 - Maintenance
Routine Maintenance
Engine Cooling System
3-38 3-38
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Checking the Alternator Belt Tension
1 Park the machine on level ground.
2
Stop the engine.
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WARNING
Make sure the engine cannot be started. Disconnect
the battery before doing this job.
2-3-3-5
3 Raise the engine cover K Opening and Closing the
Engine Cover ( T 3-23).
4 When correctly set the belt has approximately 5 mm
(0.2 in) of slack at point X.
5 If the belt requires adjusting
K Adjusting the
Alternator Belt ( T 3-38).
Fig 23.
Adjusting the Alternator Belt
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WARNING
Make sure the engine cannot be started. Disconnect
the battery before doing this job.
2-3-3-5
1 Loosen bolts A and B which secure the alternator.
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CAUTION
Any leverage required to position the alternator must
be applied at the drive end bracket only, using a
wooden lever.
8-3-2-1
2 Reposition the alternator until belt deflection at point
X is approximately 5 mm (0.2 in).
Fig 24.
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