Checking Drive Belt Bearing Gap

1. Avoid Injury! Rotating parts catch fingers, loose clothing, or long hair. To adjust or service machine, wait for engine and all moving parts to stop before leaving operators station.

   
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   A - Drive Belt

   B - Bearing

   C - Gap Measurement

   With vehicle in Neutral, rotate the driven clutch three revolutions to seat the belt.

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2. Measure the gap between the bearing and drive belt. Verify belt gap is to specification.

   Drive Belt to Bearing	Gap	0—2 mm (0—0.08 in)

3. Rotate the driven clutch while observing the bearing. The belt should not contact the bearing at any point during rotation.

Adjust Bearing Gap

1. Loosen nut holding bearing post to transmission plate.

2. Slide bearing post to reposition bearing.

3. Tighten nut to specification.

   Bearing Nut	Torque	50 N·m (37 lb·ft)

4. Measure the gap between the bearing and drive belt. Verify belt gap is to specification.

   Drive Belt to Bearing	Gap	0—2 mm (0—0.08 in)

5. Rotate the driven clutch while observing the bearing. The belt should not contact the bearing at any point during rotation.