Belts, Tensioning alternator/fan belt, Replacing fan belt – MacDon M205 Operators Manual User Manual

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Belts

Tensioning Alternator/Fan Belt

The alternator, water pump, and fan belt are automatically tightened. Manual adjustment is NOT required.

Replacing Fan Belt

To replace the fan belt, follow these steps:

DANGER

Stop engine and remove key from ignition before leaving operator's seat for any reason. A child or even a
pet could engage an idling machine.

1. Shut down the engine and remove the key.

2. Open the LH platform.

Refer to

3. Open the hood. Refer to

4. Loosen compressor mounting hardware (B) and push

compressor towards engine to release tension.

5. Remove belt (A) from compressor.

Figure 5.127: A/C Compressor

6. Insert the drive end of a 1/2 in. drive ratchet wrench

into the belt tensioner (A).

7. Rotate tensioner clockwise until fan belt (B) can be

slipped off pulley (C). Release tensioner and remove
wrench.

8. Remove belt in order 1–2–3 as shown. Route fan belt

around fan (not shown) and remove belt.

9. Install new belt (B) around fan (not shown) and onto

pulleys in order 3–2–1.

10. Insert the drive end of a 1/2 in. drive ratchet wrench

into the belt tensioner (A).

11. Rotate tensioner clockwise until belt (B) can be slipped

onto pulley (C). Release tensioner and remove wrench.

12. Check that belt is properly seated in all pulley grooves.

Figure 5.128: Engine Belt

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