Auxiliary System - Husqvarna PT26D Workshop Manual

Auxiliary system

Adjusting the pump and alternator
drive belts
1. Slacken off the adjustment screw
1/2 turn.
2. Pry out the alternator using a
screwdriver or similar until the belt can
be pressed in approximately 1 cm (3/8")
with moderate thumb pressure between
the pump and alternator. Loosen, if
necessary, the alternator's lower
mounting screw slightly if the belt cannot
be tensioned.
Caution: Do not pry against the
alternator housing, pry against the
bearing shield, see image.
3. Tighten the adjustment screw.
4. Check tighten the alternator's mounting
screw.
Replacing the pump and generator
drive belts
1. Release the belt tension for the pump
and alternator drive belts completely and
pry off the belts. If necessary, slacken off
the alternator's lower mounting screw
slightly if the alternator is securely
fastened.
2. Install a new belt.
3. Adjust the pump and alternator belts
asabove.
REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
Adjusting the pump and alternator drive belts
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