- Skid Steer Loader:
- 216 (S/N: 4NZ1-UP)
- 226 (S/N: 5FZ1-UP)
- 228 (S/N: 6BZ1-UP)
- 236 (S/N: 4YZ1-UP)
- 246 (S/N: 5SZ1-UP)
- 248 (S/N: 6LZ1-UP)
- 252 (S/N: FDG1-UP)
- 262 (S/N: CED1-UP)
Belt tension that is incorrect can result in the early failure of the 5L-3834 V-Belt. The 5L-3834 V-Belt is part of the 142-9108 Alternator Gp for the listed machines.
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| Illustration 1 | g00778133 |
Borroughs Gauge for checking belt tension (Typical) | |
The maintenance interval that is recommended for the 5L-3834 V-Belt is every 250 service hours or every 30 days. Maintenance should include a visual inspection of the V-Belt in order to check for wear and for damage. V-Belts that are worn or damaged should be replaced. Maintenance of the V-Belt should also include adjusting the belt for correct tension. The recommended method of checking belt tension is using a Borroughs belt tension gauge. A typical Borroughs gauge is shown in Illustration 1.
The tension that is recommended for the adjustment of the 5L-3834 V-Belt is provided in Table 1.
| Belt | Belt Tension Gauge Readings from the 197-0609 Tension Chart |
|
| Belt Tension "Initial" |
Belt Tension "Used" |
|
| 5L-3834 V-Belt | 534 ± 22 N (120 ± 5 lb) |
400 ± 44 N (90 ± 10 lb) |
Note: A belt is considered to be used after 30 minutes of operation.
The recommended tooling for checking the tension of the 5L-3834 V-Belt is identified in Table 2.
| Recommended Tooling | |
|---|---|
| Part Number | Description |
| 144-0235 | Belt Tension Gauge |
Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual, SEBU7468-01, "216, 226, 228, 236, 246, 248, 252, and 262 Skid Steer Loaders" for the procedure for the inspection, adjustment, and replacement of the V-Belt.