Vanair Goodall CAP-START - Parts Replacement and Adjustment Procedures; Adjusting the Belt Tension

SECTION 5: MAINTENANCE
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Cap•Start Hydraulic-Driven
12V/24V • Battery Starter • Charger
5.3 PARTS REPLACEMENT AND
ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES
5.3.1 ADJUSTING THE BELT TENSION
Drive belt tension should be maintained to avoid
premature belt wear, poor performance due to
belt slippage, or damage to the alternator. The
Cap•Start Hydraulic-Driven Package is adjusted
by placement of the alternator slilde plate.
Refer to Figure 5-1 and the following procedure.
1. To adjust the belt tension loosen, but do not
remove, the four mounting capscrews [D] se-
curing the alternator mounting slide plate [C]
to the frame.
The slide plate is mounted via four slots
along which the position of the alternator can
be adjusted. By adjusting the position of the
alternator, the belt can be loosened or tight-
ened.
2A. TO LOOSEN BELT: Once the mounting
capscrews have been loosened enough for
the alternator plate to slide, carefully move
the plate toward [ ] the hydraulic motor. As
the unit moves, the belt will loose tension.
2B. TO TIGHTEN BELT: The belt is tightened
by moving the slide plate away from
[ ] the
hydraulic motor.
3. When the belt is being adjusted stop and
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3
E
B
A
C
D
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KEY DESCRIPTION ACTION DESCRIPTION
A AC ALTERNATOR 1 Loosen, but do not remove, the fastener sets [D; x4] at the locations
given in the fi gure.
B HYDRAULIC MOTOR
C ALTERNATOR SLIDE BRACKET (shown isolated)
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TO TIGHTEN BELT: Slide the alternator plate [C] AWAY FROM [ ]
the hydraulic motor [B].
D SET: CAPSCREW, 5/16-075; LOCK WASHER 5/16;
FLAT WASHER 5/16
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TO LOOSEN BELT: Slide the alternator plate [C] TOWARD [ ] the
hydraulic motor [B].
E BELT TENSION TEST
I & II
I
For belt replacement order belt no. 282389 (quantity of three [3]).
II
Tension give is approximately 1/4" (5-5.5 lbs new; 4.5-5.0 lbs broken in) of tension play.
Figure 5-1: Drive Belt Adjustment