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DRIVE BELTS ADJUST/REPLACE.
This task covers:
a.
Removal b. Inspection/Repair
c.
Installation/Adjustment
INITIAL SETUP
Test Equipment
Personnel Required
Belt tension gauge, PN ST-1274 (Item 29,
Two persons
Appendix B)
Manual References
Tools
TM 10-4320-307-10
Tool kit, general mechanic's (Item 1, Appendix B)
General Safety Instructions
Materials/Parts
Well ventilated area required during
operational check.
Crocus abrasive cloth (Item 1, Appendix C)
REMOVAL:
1.
Remove alternator V-belts as follows:
Severe injury may result from contact with rotating
engine parts, V-belts, or fan. Shut off the engine
when it is necessary to inspect, service, or perform
maintenance on any moving parts. Close control
panel to prevent accidental starting.
a.
Loosen the alternator support bracket, capscrew, and nut assembly (1).
b.
Loosen two adjusting link capscrews (2).
c.
Carefully push alternator (3) toward engine until slack
in alternator V-belts (4) is sufficient to lift belts off
alternator pulley (5) and over engine flywheel (6).
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