Engine Manual

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3.6.3 Replace the Drive Belt
WARNING
Accidental starting.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Disconnect the battery cables before working on the engine. Remove the negative (–) lead
first when disconnecting the battery. Reconnect the negative (–) lead last when
reconnecting the battery.
Disabling the engine. Accidental starting can cause severe injury or death. Before working on the engine or connected
equipment, disable the engine as follows: 1) Disconnect the ignition coil. 2) Remove the battery cables, negative (–) lead first.
Reconnect the negative (–) lead last when reconnecting the battery. Follow these precautions to prevent the accidental starting
of the engine.
WARNING
Moving parts.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Operate the engine only when all guards and electrical enclosures are in place. Stay away
from moving parts while the engine is in operation.
Servicing the engine when it is operating. Exposed moving parts will cause severe injury or death. Keep hands, feet,
hair, clothing, and test leads away from the belts and pulleys when the engine is running. Replace guards, screens, and covers
before operating the engine.
Required materials:
• Replacement drive belt.
• 14 mm socket and wrench
NOTICE
Do not replace a drive belt with one that is old or worn. An old or worn replacement may not last as long as a new drive belt
and may not hold consistent tension, especially under load.
Procedure
1. Use a socket wrench to turn the tensioner pulley clockwise against the spring force. See Figure 21.
Figure 21 Tensioner Location
2. With the tensioner pulley disengaged, remove and discard the drive belt and then release the tensioner.
3. Route a new drive belt following the diagram shown in Figure 22.
Tensioner pulley bolt