Takeuchi TB285 Operator's Manual page 163

MAINTENANCE
after the initial 50 hourS (only for new machineS)
Adjustment
<TB285>
If the belt tension is not normal, adjust it with
the adjuster bolt (2).
1. Loosen the locking nut (3).
2. Turn the adjuster bolt (2) as follows.
· Tighten: Clockwise
· Loosen: Counterclockwise
3. Tighten the locking nut (3) after
adjustment.
Tightening torque:
· Locking nut (4) 31.4 to 45.1 N·m (23.2
to 33.3 ft-lb.)
<TB290>
If the belt tension is not normal, tilt the
compressor to adjust the tension.
1. Loosen the fixing bolt (5) and fixing nut (6).
2. Turn the adjuster bolt (7) as follows.
· Tighten: Clockwise
· Loosen: Counterclockwise
3. Tighten the fixing bolt (5) and fixing nut (6)
upon completion of adjustment.
Note: When replacing with a new belt, run
the engine at low idle speed for about 3 to 5
minutes to break in the new belt, before
adjusting the tension again.
Replacing
Replace the belt in the following cases:
· There are cuts or cracks.
· The belt is worn and touches the bottom of
the V groove in the pulley.
· The belt stretched too loose to be
adjusted.
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