Perkins 1103D XK Systems Operation Testing And Adjusting page 48

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Testing and Adjusting Section
Table 19
Size of Belt
1/2 13.89 mm (0.547 Inch)
(1)
Initial Belt Tension refers to a new belt.
(2) Used Belt Tension refers to a belt that has been in operation for 30 minutes or more at the rated speed.
1. Check the belts for wear and check the belts for
damage.
Illustration 38
Typical example
(A) 144-0235 Belt Tension Gauge
2. Fit Tooling (A) at the center of the longest free
length of the belt and check the tension on
both belts. Check and adjust the tension on the
tightest belt. To adjust the belt tension, refer to
Disassembly and Assembly, "Alternator - Install".
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Belt Tension Chart
Width of Belt
Measure the tension of the belt that is farthest from the engine.
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Gauge Reading
Initial Belt Tension
(1)
535 N (120 lb)
KENR6912
Used Belt Tension
(2)
355 N (80 lb)