18 SERPENTINE FAN BELT MAINTAINENCE
18.1 Adjusting and tightening the serpentine belt
An insufficiently tightened serpentine belt may cause motor overheating and
insufficient battery charging. By pressing your thumb in the middle of the
serpentine belt check if it yields about 7-9 mm (with a pressure of approx. 10
kg). Also check if the serpentine belt is torn or cracked.
18.2 Tension regulation
Loosen the two bolts that hold the generator and adjust them to the required
tension. After adjusting, don't forget to tighten the nuts and bolts.
(1) Serpentine fan belt
(2) Nuts and bolts
(A) Objective tension 7-9 mm with a
pressure of
10 kg pressure on the belt.
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