Checking and Adjusting Starter (Generator) Belt

1. CAUTION: Rotating parts can catch fingers, loose clothing, or long hair. Wait for engine and all moving parts to stop before leaving operator’s station to adjust or service machine.

   Park the vehicle safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)

2. Allow vehicle to cool completely.

3. Raise and secure cargo box.

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   Inspect starter (generator) belt (A) for wear or damage. Replace if needed. (See Replacing Starter (Generator) Belt next in this section.)

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5. Check belt tension by applying thumb force to starter (generator) belt halfway between belt pulleys. Belt inward deflection should meet specification.

   Item	Measurement	Specification
   Starter (Generator) Belt	Tension	40 N (9 lb)
   Starter (Generator) Belt	Deflection (approximate)	4 mm (5/32 in.)

6. Adjust belt deflection if necessary:

   • Remove nuts (B) and starter (generator) cover (C) from drive belt area.

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     Loosen nuts on pivot bolts (D).

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   • Loosen nut on adjusting bolt (E).
   • Move starter (generator) (F) upward to tighten belt or downward to loosen belt. Hold starter (generator) in position, and tighten nuts on pivot bolts (D) to specification.

     Item	Measurement	Specification
     Starter (Generator) Pivot Bolt	Torque	73 N·m (54 lb-ft)

   • Tighten nut on adjusting bolt (E) to specification.

     Item	Measurement	Specification
     Starter (Generator) Adjustment Bolt Nut	Torque	37 N·m (27 lb-ft)

   • Check belt tension, and repeat procedure as necessary.
   • Install starter (generator) cover and nuts until snug. (To avoid damage to cover, do not over-tighten nuts.)
   
   

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7. Lower cargo box.