Starter/Generator Belt Tension; Adjusting The Belt - E-Z-GO TXT FLEET Technician's Repair And Service Manual

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Read all of Section B and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers
STARTER/GENERATOR BELT TEN-
SION
Tool List
Belt Tension Gauge ..................................................... 1
Wrench, 13 mm ........................................................... 1
Wrench, 14 mm ........................................................... 2
Wrench, 15 mm ........................................................... 1
Ratchet ........................................................................ 1
Socket, 13 mm" ........................................................... 1
Socket, 15 mm............................................................. 1
The starter/generator belt tension should be checked
after the first 15 - 20 hours and set to 75 - 80 lbs. (34 -
36 kg).
NOTICE
A loose belt can cause audible vibration and squeal.
Tighten a new starter/generator belt to 90 - 110 lbs. (41 -
50 kg) tension when a gauge is applied half way
between the two pulleys (Ref. Fig. 10).
Fig. 10 Checking Belt Tension with Gauge
Although not as accurate, a new belt may be depressed
with a finger. A maximum deflection of 3/8" (10 mm) is
acceptable (Ref. Fig. 11).
Fig. 11 Checking Belt Tension with Finger
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3/8" (1 cm) Maximum
Deflection (New Belt)
1/2" (1.3 cm) Maximum
Deflection (Existing Belt)
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Re-tighten an existing belt to 75 - 80 lbs. (34 - 36 kg)
tension using the same technique. A maximum deflec-
tion of 1/2" (13 mm) is acceptable.

Adjusting the Belt

Loosen the two pivot bolts (13) and nuts (14) on the
starter/generator. Using two 14 mm wrenches; hold the
lower nut (11) and loosen the upper nut (12) on the
starter/generator adjusting bolt.
13
14
13
Fig. 12 Starter/Generator
Move the lower nut (11) up or down the adjustment bolt
until proper belt tension is achieved. Hold the lower nut
(11) in place and tighten the upper jam nut (12) against it
the lower nut to the specified torque value (Ref. Fig. 13).
Fig. 13 Adjusting the Belt Tension
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14
12
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