Replacing The Belt - Generac Power Systems GC1000S Owner's Manual

5. See Figure 4-7. Loosen motor hardware (E) using
a 14 mm wrench on the bolt and a 17 mm wrench
on the nut.
6. Use a 17mm wrench to turn tension nut (F) in
against the frame to tighten if belt is too loose or
out to loosen if belt is too tight.
E
F
Figure 4-7. Adjusting Belt Tension (3 of 3)
NOTE: The belt performs best with a slight amount of
slack to allow the belt to slip on the pulley when the
wedge encounters a tough log. Too much tension may
stall the Motor.
7. When the belt is at the proper tension, tighten the
Motor Hardware.
8. Reinstall the guards.

Replacing the Belt

1. See Figure 4-8. Use a screwdriver to remove the
11 guard screws, washers, and lock washers (A)
that secure the center guard (B).
2. Remove the guard screws, washers, and locknuts
that secure the flywheel and guard.
B
Figure 4-8. Replacing Belt (1 of 3)
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3. See
D
4. See
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6. Set belt tension by turning the nut in against the
A
NOTE: The belt performs best with a slight amount of
slack to allow the belt to slip on the pulley when the
wedge encounters a tough log. Too much tension may
stall the motor.
7. Tighten the motor hardware.
8. Reinstall the guard.
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Figure 4-9. Loosen motor hardware (C) using
a 14 mm wrench on the bolt and a 17 mm wrench
on the nut (D).
C
Figure 4-9. Belt (2 of 3)
Figure 4-10. Install a new belt (E) onto pulley
(G) and flywheel (F).
G
E
Figure 4-10. Replacing Belt (3 of 3)
Figure 4-9. Use a 17 mm wrench to tighten
the tension nut (D).
frame to tighten if belt is too loose or out to loosen
if belt is too tight.
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