Check The Generator Belts And Pulleys, Bi-Energy Models - Genie Z Series Maintenance Manual

April 2018
Q-7
Check the Generator Belts,
Pulleys and voltage - Bi-Energy
Models
Genie specifications require that this procedure be
performed quarterly.
Maintaining the generator belts and the pulleys is
essential to good generator performance and
service life. The generator will not operate properly
with loose or defective belts and continued use
may cause component damage.
Bodily injury hazard. Do not
inspect while the engine is
running. Remove the key to
secure from operation.
Bodily injury hazard. Beware of
hot engine components.
Contact with hot engine
components may cause severe
burns.
Note: Charging the batteries with the engine does
not fully charge the batteries. Periodically, use the
AC battery charger to fully charge the batteries.
1 Be sure that all fasteners and cables on the
generator are tight.
2 Remove the engine flywheel cover mounting
fasteners, then remove the cover.
3 Be sure that the pulley mounting fasteners are
tight and that the pulleys show no signs of
damage or unusual wear.
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Quarterly Maintenance Procedures
4 Check to be sure the engine pulley and the
generator pulley are aligned within
specification using a straightedge.
Note: If alignment does not meet specification,
Refer to Repair Procedure in the appropriate
Service and Repair Manual for your machine, How
to Install the Engine Drive Pulley to adjust the
pulley alignment.
Pulley alignment, maximum offset
5 Inspect the generator belts for:
• Cracking
• Glazing
• Separation
• Breaks
6 Replace both belts if any damage is found.
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1 engine pulley
2 straightedge
3 maximum pulley offset
4 generator pulley
0.0625 inch
1.58 mm
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