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CAUTION
Rapid release of the belt tensioner, or allowing the tensioner to snap back
quickly, could cause injury or product damage. Relieve the spring tension
slowly.
1. Use a breaker bar and appropriate socket to relieve the tensioner. Rotate
the tensioner away from belt until it stops.
2. Remove the belt from the idler pulley and slowly relieve the tension on the
breaker bar.
a - Tensioner pulley
b - Socket and breaker bar
c - Water circulating pump pulley
d - Idler pulley
3. Remove the belt and route the replacement belt according to the belt
routing diagram.
4. Carefully release the tensioner and ensure that the belt stays positioned
properly.
5. Check the belt tension.
Description
Deflection
1.
13 mm (½ in.)
1. Use moderate thumb pressure on the belt at the location that has the longest distance between two pulleys.
MAINTENANCE
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