TM 9-4310-394-13
4-16. V-BELT AND SHEAVE REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT.
This Task Covers:
a.
Removal
b.
Cleaning
c.
Inspection
d.
Repair
e.
Installation
INITIAL SETUP
Tools Required
Tool Kit, General Mechanic's (Appendix B, Item 1)
Torque Wrench (Appendix B, Item 2)
Socket Wrench Attachment, Socket Head Screw (Appendix B, Item 6)
Material's/Parts Required
Cloth, Lint-Free (Appendix E, Item 1)
Brush, Medium Bristle (Appendix E, Item 2)
Equipment Condition
Air compressor unit shut down and cool.
Belt guard removed (see para. 4-15).
a.
Removal.
(Refer to Figure 4-6).
(1)
Loosen two set screws (1) and sheave (2).
(2)
Loosen V-belt (3) per paragraph 2-8.
(3)
Remove V-belt (3) from sheave (2).
(4)
Remove two set screws (1) from sheave (2).
(5)
Install one set screw (1) into hole (6) and tighten set screw to pull bushing (5) from sheave (2). If
tightening the set screw does not readily pull bushing from sheave, tap sheave with rubber mallet to loosen bushing.
(6)
Remove sheave (2) and bushing (5) from engine shaft.
b.
Cleaning.
(1)
Remove all build up of dirt, oil, and debris from all surfaces.
(2)
Clean all metallic parts with a clean soft cloth or a medium bristle brush.
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