Inspection Of Drive Belt; Adjustment Of Drive Belt Tension - TOHATSU MD 70-90C2 Service Manual

7) Inspection of Drive Belt

1. Remove ring gear cover.
Make sure to check engine stopped.
2. Check drive belt for wear and damage on the inner and
outer faces while turning flywheel clockwise. Check if oil or
dirt is adhered to the belt.
Replace with new one if any of the problems exists.
For replacement of drive belt, refer to "Removing
Drive Belt" in Chapter 4.

8) Adjustment of Drive Belt Tension

· Be careful that oil or grease does not
adhere to the belt.
· Perform belt tension adjustment when
the engine is cold.
1. Loosen compressor securing bolts.
While pushing compressor toward cylinder head a,
2.
tighten the securing bolts to fix the compressor.
Deflection of Belt:
4 - 6 mm (0.16 - 0.24 in) when pushing the belt
with 20 N (2.0 kg) .
TLDI 75/90C2 2010
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