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Tension ing the Drive Be lt
(EX -22, EX - 33, EX-44, C SE 3 .5, 4 .5 , E G5 )
Tools Required:
• Phillips Screwdriver
• 11mm, 19mm Socket and Combination Wrenches
Procedure:
1. Remove top cap or top side covers.
Fi gur e 1
2. Check the tension of the drive belt
Fi gur e 2
A
3. Loosen both nuts (A), which hold the flywheel to frame.
4. Tighten or loosen the nuts (B) holding the tensioning bolts into position on both sides of the flywheel
to adjust the tension of the drive belt.
5. Once the belt tension is set properly, tighten the nuts (A) on both sides of the flywheel.
The correct belt tension tolerance is 120-140 lbs. If a belt tension gauge is not
available, the drive belt should have about 0.25" deflection when pressing down
firmly on the drive belt.
B
Tension Bolt
*Important Note* - Make sure that both bolts are tightened equally so that flywheel
sits straight in frame and both the fly wheel and crank pulley are properly aligned.
Flywheel
B
A
Tension Bolt
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