Drive Belt: Service and Repair

Drive Belt Replacement

Removal Procedure
1. Install 3/8 inch breaker bar on the drive belt tensioner arm and turn the breaker bar clockwise enough to relieve the tension on the drive belt.
2. Remove the drive belt.
3. Release the tension on the tensioner arm.

Installation Procedure





1. Route the drive belt over all the pulleys except the drive belt tensioner pulley.
2. Install the 3/8 inch breaker bar on the drive belt tensioner arm and turn the breaker bar clockwise.
3. Install the drive belt over the drive belt tensioner pulley.
4. Slowly release the tension to the drive belt tensioner arm.
5. Inspect for proper installation of the drive belt on the pulleys.