Drive Belt, Check And Change - Volvo Penta D13 Series Operator's Manual

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Drive Belt, Check and Change

WARNING!
Stop the engine before doing any maintenance work.
General
Check belt tension and condition regularly. The drive
belt has an automatic tensioner and need not be
adjusted. Check that the belt tensioner does not
bottom.
IMPORTANT:
Always change a belt which looks worn or cracked.
Changing the alternator belt
1 Remove the protective cover over the drive belt.
2 Put a socket wrench in the tensioning roller
square fitting. Turn the tensioning roller aside
and secure it by inserting a screwdriver or
similar into the space which opens up.
3 Remove the drive belt.
4 Install the new drive belt and release the locking
of the belt tensioner. Make sure the drive belt fits
properly into the grooves.
5 Fit the protective cover over the drive belt.
Maintenance
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