Water Pump
WATER PUMP BELT TENSIONWARNING: Disconnect negative cable at battery before checking and adjusting belt tension.
1. Inspect belt for cracks, cuts, deformation, wear and cleanliness. If it is necessary to replace belt.
2. Check belt for tension. Belt is in proper tension when it deflects 6 to 8 mm (0.24-0.32 inch) under thumb pressure (about 10 kg or 22 lbs.).
Belt tension "a": 6-8 mm (0.24-0.32 inch) as deflection/10 kg 122 lbs.)
NOTE: When replacing belt with a new one, adjust belt tension to 5 - 7 mm (0.20 - 0.27 inch).
3. If belt is too tight or too loose, adjust it to proper tension by displacing generator position.
4. Tighten generator adjusting bolt and pivot bolts.
5. Connect negative cable at battery terminal.