Adjusting The Fan Belt - Cub Cadet Yanmar SC2400 Operator's Manual

■ Adjusting the Fan Belt

WARNING
Be careful to avoid injury:
●Fingers or loose clothing can be entangled with
rotating parts. Before servicing, stop the
engine and allow all the moving parts to stop
completely.
1. Checking the Belt Tension
1. Park the tractor safely and securely.
2. Open the hood.
3. With a thumb, gently apply pressure to the
midpoint of the belt between the pulleys. The belt
should deflect inward by approximately 0.4 to 0.6
in. (10 to 15 mm).
4. If the deflection is not as specified, adjust the
tension of the belt.
(A) Midpoint of the belt
(B) Adjusting bolt
(C) Mounting bolt (a)
(D) Mounting bolt (b)
2. Adjusting the Belt Tension
1. Loosen the adjusting bolt.
2. Loosen the mounting bolts.
3. Exert an outward pressure to the alternator
housing to attain the correct tension.
4. Retighten the mounting bolt (b), mounting bolt (a)
and adjusting bolt in that order.
5. Check the belt tension. Adjust as necessary.
6. Close the hood.
3. Replacing the Belt
If the belt is excessively worn, damaged or
elongated, replace it with a new one. Contact your
local Cub Cadet Yanmar for technical assistance.
Sc2400 Operator's Manual
14. PERIODIC SERVICE
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