TM 5-3805-261-23-1
FAN BELTS MAINTENANCE - CONTINUED
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CLEANING AND INSPECTION
Clean and inspect all parts in accordance with WP 0020 00. Discard both belts if one or both are cracked, worn, broken,
frayed, or oil soaked.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION
When installing belts, use care to avoid cutting belts on fan blades.
NOTE
Belts must be replaced as a matched set.
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1.
Install two belts (2) on pulleys (8 and 1).
3
2.
Pull out alternator (6) on bracket (5) until two belts (2)
1
are tight.
3.
Hand tighten three bolts (7, 4, and 3).
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ADJUSTMENT
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NOTE
6
Use only one belt to adjust belt tension.
1.
Position belt tension gauge on belt (2) farthest from
engine and check tension.
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NOTE
New belts should be tightened to 1205
lb-ft (1637 Nm). Used belts should be
tightened to 9010 lb-ft (12214 Nm).
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2.
Move alternator (6) on bracket (5) in to decrease ten-
sion or out to increase tension of belts (2) as necessary.
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3.
Tighten three bolts (7, 4, and 3).
WARNING
Close and fasten screen before performing next step. Failure to do so may cause injury.
4.
Turn battery disconnect switch to ON position and start engine (TM 5-3805-261-10). Operate at high idle for a mini-
mum of 30 minutes.
5.
Stop engine.
6.
Check tension of two belts (2) with belt tension gauge. Repeat steps 1 through 3 if adjustment is needed.
7.
Close left and right side screen doors (WP 0055 00).
END OF WORK PACKAGE
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