Service Manual

Table Of Contents
6
6.6 Belt drives
Care and maintenance work
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Checking the belt drive
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Check the whole belt drive visually for da-
mage.
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Renew damaged parts.
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Remount protective devices if necessary.
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Pay attention to correct fit of new belts,
check the tension after running for 15 minu-
tes.
Only carry out work on the belt drive
when the engine is not running!
Checking the belt tension
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Lower indicator arm (1) into the measuring
device.
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Place guide (3) between two belt pulleys on
the V-belt (2). The stop should be at the si-
de.
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Press the button (4) at right angles to the V-
belt (2) evenly until you hear or feel the
spring snap in.
z
Lift the measuring device carefully without
altering the position of the indicator arm (1).
z
Read the measured value at the point of in-
tersection (arrow), scale (5) and indicator
arm (1). Setting values see
(
51
)
.
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If necessary, re-tighten and repeat measu-
rement.
Tools
(The belt tension measuring device (order no.
8115) is obtainable from your DEUTZ partner.
Tightening the belt
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Loosen screws 2.
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Tighten screw 1 in clockwise direction until
the desired belt tension is achieved.
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Tighten screws 2.
Changing belts
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Loosen screws 2.
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Loosen screw 1.
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Tighten screw 1 in clockwise direction until
the desired belt tension is achieved.
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Remove belt and fit new one.
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Tighten screws 2.
1
2
3
B
A