5-26 BA 50Z3/6003 en – Edition 4.3 * * 5003b520.fm
Maintenance
Retightening the V-belt
Overtightening the V-belts can damage the V-belts, the V-belt guide and the
alternator, air conditioning compressor and water pump bearings.
☞ Check V-belt tension – see Checking V-belt tension on page 5-25.
☞ Replace V-belts with damage, cracks, cuts etc.
☞ Avoid contact of oil, grease or similar substances with the V-belt.
☞ Stop the engine.
☞ Raise the control lever base.
☞ Remove the ignition key and carry it with you.
☞ Disconnect the battery or actuate the battery master switch.
☞ Let the engine cool down.
☞ Open the engine cover.
☞ Slacken fastening screws 3 of alternator 4.
☞ Use a suitable tool to push the alternator in the direction of arrow A until reaching the
correct V-belt tensionFig. 288).
☞ Keep the alternator in this position, and at the same time retighten fastening screws 3.
☞ Check V-belt tension again and adjust it if necessary.
☞ Connect the battery or the battery master switch.
☞ Close and lock the engine cover.
Fig. 288: Retightening the V-belt
A
3
4