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DRIVE BELT TENSION INSPECTION - Continued
Pump Drive Belt Tension Inspection - Continued
5. Withdraw tensiometer (2) and read the indication of the second O-ring, which was moved along the scale by the amount
of pressure applied. The indication should be between 5 and 7 pounds.
6. If the tension is unsatisfactory, notify Unit Maintenance.
Alternator Drive Belt Tension Inspection
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2
4
8
6
1.
Check the alternator belt (6) tension by using the tensiometer (2).
2. Set the O-ring on the small end of tensiometer (2) at the 3/8-inch mark and set the other O-ring against the outer movable
surface of the tensiometer.
3.
Lay a straightedge (7) between the two pulleys (4 and 8) along the top edge of alternator belt (6).
4.
Press down on alternator belt (6) with tensiometer (2) until the O-ring at the 3/8-inch mark touches straightedge (7).
5. Withdraw tensiometer (2) and read the indication on the second O-ring which was moved along the scale by the amount
of pressure applied. The indication should be between 5 and 7 pounds.
6.
If the tension is unsatisfactory, notify Unit Maintenance.
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