Drive Belt, Replace
IMPORTANT:
Always change a belt which looks worn or cracked.
1 Disconnect the main switch(es) and check that the
engine is not connected to system voltage.
2 Remove the fan guard and fan ring round the
cooling fan.
3 Remove the belt guard.
4 Place a 1/2" square wrench in the belt tensioner (1).
Lift the wrench and remove the drive belt.
5 Thread the drive belt round the fan and remove it.
6 Check that the pulleys are clean and undamaged.
7 Thread the new drive belt over the fan.
8 Lift the 1/2" wrench and install the new drive belt.
9 Install the belt guards.
10 Install the fan guard and fan ring round the cooling
fan.
11 Start the engine and perform a function check.
Alternator Belt, Replace
IMPORTANT:
Always change a belt that is oily, worn or damaged.
1 Disconnect the main switch(es) and check that the
engine is not connected to system voltage.
2 Remove the fan guard and fan ring round the
cooling fan.
3 Remove the belt guard.
4 Place a 1/2" square wrench in the belt tensioner (1).
Lift the wrench up and lift the water pump drive belt
off.
5 Place a 1/2" square wrench in the belt tensioner (2).
Press the wrench down and remove the alternator
belt.
6 Check that the pulleys are clean and undamaged.
7 Press the 1/2" wrench in the belt tensioner (2) down
and install the new alternator drive belt.
8 Lift the 1/2" wrench in the belt tensioner (1) and re-
install the water pump drive belt.
9 Install the belt guards.
10 Install the fan guard and fan ring round the cooling
fan.
11 Start the engine and perform a function check.
Maintenance
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