Drive Belt: Service and Repair

WARNING: DO NOT ALLOW DRIVE BELT TENSIONER (6B209) TO SNAP BACK AS DAMAGE TO DRIVE BELT TENSIONER OR PERSONAL INJURY COULD RESULT.

NOTE: Minor cracks in the V-grooved portion of the drive belt (8620) are considered normal and acceptable. If the drive belt has chunks missing from the ribs, the drive belt should be replaced.

Conditions requiring drive belt replacement are rib chunk-out, severe glazing, frayed cords or other concerns. Replace any drive belt exhibiting one of these conditions.

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. Rotate drive belt tensioner away from drive belt with a breaker bar installed in the 1/2 inch square hole in drive belt tensioner arm.
2. Lift drive belt over generator pulley flange and remove.

NOTE: Make sure drive belt is properly installed on each pulley. When installing drive belt on pulleys, make sure that all grooves make proper contact with pulleys.

Drive belt installation:

3. To install, position drive belt over pulleys. Make sure that all V grooves make proper contact with pulley as shown.