Gas Powertrain; Engine; Starter/Generator Belt Tension; Adjusting The Belt - Bad Boy AMBUSH Owner's Manual

Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers.
To fill the reservoir, remove the cap to expose the rubber diaphragm, remove the dia-
phragm making sure to keep it clean. Add enough brake fluid to bring the level up to the
MAX line. Collapse and replace the diaphragm and install the reservoir cap. Repeat the
process for the second reservoir. Clean any spilled brake fluid from the area. Replace the
instrument panel and secure it to the dash with three phillips head screws.

GAS POWERTRAIN

Engine

This vehicle is powered by a 16hp Briggs & Stratton V Twin Cylinder OHV engine. For all maintenance procedures for
the gas engine refer to the Briggs & Stratton Manual located in Appendix A of this owner's guide.

Starter/Generator Belt Tension

Tool List
Belt Tension Gauge .................................................. 1
Wrench, 1/2"............................................................. 2
Ratchet ..................................................................... 1
Socket, 1/2" .............................................................. 1
Torque Wrench, ft. lbs. ............................................. 1
The starter/generator belt tension should be checked after the first
15-20 hours of operation and set to 75 - 80 lbs. (34 - 36 kg).
Tighten a new starter/generator belt to 115 - 125 lbs. (52 - 57 kg) ten-
sion when a gauge is applied half way between the two pulleys.
Although not as accurate, the belt may be depressed with a finger. A
maximum deflection of 3/8" (1 cm) is acceptable for a new belt.
Tighten an existing belt to 75 - 80 lbs. (34 - 36 kg) tension using the same
technique. A maximum deflection of 1/2" (1.3 cm) is acceptable.

Adjusting the Belt

Loosen front and back pivot bolts of starter/generator.
Loosen adjusting bolt. Use pry bar to force starter/generator towards front of vehicle
until proper belt tension is achieved. Hold starter/generator in place and tighten
adjusting bolt.
Tighten pivot bolts to 25 ft. lbs. (35 Nm) torque.
Qty. Tool List
Wrench, 3/4" ..............................................................1
Hex Bit, 1/4" ...............................................................1
Socket, 3/4"................................................................1
Pry Bar.......................................................................1
MAINTENANCE
3/8" (1 cm) Max. Deflection
for New Belt
1/2" (1.3 cm) Max Deflection
for Existing Belt
Adjusting Bolt
Pivot Bolt
Qty.
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