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Table 1. Field PMCS for the H100C Loader - (Continued).
LOCATION
ITEM TO
CHECK/
NOT FULLY MISSION
SERVICE
CAPABLE IF:
ITEM NO. INTERVAL
PROCEDURE
c. Move alternator out to tighten belt,
Monthly
Alternator Belt
20
or in to loosen belt, until correct
Adjustment
(Cont.)
tension is obtained. Refer to Table 4
and Table 5.
CAUTION
Excess belt tension will damage alternator bearings. If a pry bar
is used, DO NOT OVER TENSION.
d. Tighten brace bolt and mounting
bolt.
e. Install fan guard (WP 0005).
Table 4. Belt Tension Chart.
ALTERNATOR BELT
CONDITION
New Belt Installation
70 to 75 lb
New Loader Upon Delivery
60 to 65 lb
1 Hour After Belt Replacement
After 10 Hours of Operation
After 50 Hours of Operation
At Intervals of 200 Hours
Minimum Permissible Tension
45 lb
Table 5. Belt Tension Chart (Deflection Method).
ALTERNATOR BELT
CONDITION
New Belt Installation
7/8 in.
(22 mm)
New Loader Upon Delivery
29/32 in.
1 Hour After Belt Replacement
(23 mm)
After 10 Hours of Operation
After 50 Hours of Operation
At Intervals of 200 Hours
Minimum Permissible Tension
1 in.
(25 mm)
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