TM 5-4310-376-14
4-14. BELTS
This task covers:
Adjusting, removing and replacing belts.
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
Equipment Condition
Tool Kit, General Mechanic,
Compressor not running.
Automotive, NSN 5180-00177-7033
Belt Guard removed.
Parts
Belt Set P/N 11-6307
REMARKS
ACTION
LOCATION/lTEM
ADJUSTING
If deflection is not ap-
a. Check belt tension for a deflection
1. Belt Set
proximately 3/4 in., ad-
of 3/4 in. when pressing down mid-
just belts.
way between pulley and flywheel.
b. To adjust, loosen 4 nuts (1) and slide
engine toward compressor to loosen
belts and away from compressor to
tighten belts.
REMOVAL
1. Belt Set
a. Loosen 4 nuts (1) and slide engine
toward compressor to remove ten-
sion on belts.
b. Remove belt set from pulley and
flywheel
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