Kramer 348 - V-Belt; Checking the V-Belt; Retightening the V-Belt

5-12 BA 348-01 * 2.0 * 34801b510.fm
5 Maintenance
5.6 V-belt
Danger!
Only check or retighten/replace the V-belt when the engine is stopped!
☞Stop the engine and remove the ignition key
☞Remove the key from the battery master switch (option)
Caution!
Cracked and stretched V-belts cause engine damage
☞Check the V-belt once a day or every 10 operating hours, and retighten it
if necessary.
☞Have the V-belt replaced by an authorized service centre every 2 years at
the latest
☞Retighten new V-belts after about 15 minutes of running time
Checking the V-belt
☞Stop the engine
☞Prevent the machine from rolling away and remove the ignition key
➥– see chapter 3 “Parking brake” on page 3-50
☞Remove the V-belt guard
☞Carefully inspect V-belt 1 for damage
☞If the V-belt is damaged:
➥Have the V-belt replaced by authorized personnel
☞Press with your thumb to check whether the V-belt can be deflected between the pulleys
by no more than about 10 mm
☞Retighten the V-belt if necessary
Retightening the V-belt
☞Slacken fastening screws 2 of alternator 3
☞Use a suitable tool to push the alternator in the direction of arrow A until reaching the
correct V-belt tension
☞Keep the alternator in this position, and at the same time retighten fastening screws 2
☞Start the engine
☞Check V-belt tension after about 15 minutes
Fig. 173 : Checking V-belt tension
About 10 mm
1
Fig. 174 : Retightening the V-belt
A
3
2