MacDon M205 - Tensioning Air Conditioner (A;C) Compressor Belt; Replacing Air Conditioner (A;C) Compressor Belt

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Tensioning Air Conditioner (A/C) Compressor Belt
DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of the machine, always stop the engine and
remove the key from the ignition before leaving the operator’s seat for any reason.
1. Shut down the engine and remove the key.
2. Open the hood. Refer to 5.2.1 Opening Hood (Lower Position), page 284.
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B
Figure 5.111: A/C Compressor
3. Loosen compressor mounting hardware (B).
4. Pry compressor away from engine so that a force of
35–55 N (8–12 lbf) deflects belt (A) 5 mm (3/16 in.) at
mid-span.
5. Tighten compressor mounting hardware (B).
6. Recheck tension and adjust as required.
7. Close the hood. Refer to 5.2.2 Closing Hood (Lower
Position), page 285.
Replacing Air Conditioner (A/C) Compressor Belt
DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of the machine, always stop the engine and
remove the key from the ignition before leaving the operator’s seat for any reason.
1. Shut down the engine and remove the key.
2. Open the hood. Refer to 5.2.1 Opening Hood (Lower Position), page 284.
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A
B
Figure 5.112: A/C Compressor
3. Loosen compressor mounting hardware (B) and push
compressor towards engine to release tension.
4. Remove belt (A) from compressor.
5. Install new compressor belt (A).
6. Pry compressor away from engine so that a force of
35–55 N (8–12 lbf) deflects belt (A) 5 mm (3/16 in.) at
mid-span.
7. Tighten compressor mounting hardware (B).
8. Recheck tension and adjust as required.
9. Close the hood. Refer to 5.2.2 Closing Hood (Lower
Position), page 285.
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