Belt Tension (Alternator) - Adjust - Mitsubishi S16R Series Operation & Maintenance Manual

8 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

Belt Tension (Alternator) - Adjust

Stay away from rotating parts during
operation.
* Otherwise you may get caught in the rotating
parts and seriously injured.
Adjust the belt tension properly in
accordance with the procedures
recommended by SME.
* Otherwise, the service life of the alternator,
bearing or belt could be shortened.
* After you replaced the belt with a new one,
check the tension again after the initial stretch
of the belt is settled.
Keep the belt for the crankshaft
pulley or alternator free from oil and
grease.
* Otherwise, a slip could occur, which will shorten
the service life of the belt.
Adjust the alternator belt tension.
• For the location of the alternator, refer
to "2 ENGINE - OUTLINE" (→ Page
Remove the belt cover of the
1
alternator.
• Tool: Wrench
Fig. 8-5 Belt Cover - Remove
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Loosen all retaining bolts (1) of the
2
alternator and the adjusting rod.
• Tool: Wrench
Fig. 8-6 Belt Tension - Adjust (Retaining Bolt)
Loosen the lock nut of adjusting rod.
3
• The upper lock nut (2) has a right-hand
thread.
• The lower lock nut (3) has a left-hand thread.
• Tool: Wrench
73).
Fig. 8-7 Belt Tension - Adjust (Lock Nut)
Turn the turn buckle (4) of the
4
adjusting bolt to adjust the belt
tension.
Fig. 8-8 Belt Tension - Adjust (Turn Buckle)
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