TM 5-3805-260-24
BELT TIGHTENER (AIR COMPRESSOR)
REMOVE AND INSTALL BELT TIGHTENER
(AIR COMPRESSOR)
1.
Loosen two bolts (1) and nuts to release the
tension on the vee belt. Remove the belt from
tightener pulley.
2.
Remove bolts ( ), the nuts and belt tightener (2).
3.
Put belt tightener (2) in position on the bracket
and install bolts (1) and the nuts.
4.
Put vee belt (3) in position.
5.
Make an adjustment of the belt tension. To get
the correct belt tension use a tension gauge
such as Burroughs Tool Company Part No. BT-
33-96-4-16 or an equivalent. The correct gauge
indication is 120 + 5.
DISASSEMBLE BELT TIGHTENER
(AIR COMPRESSOR)
Tools Needed
A
1P1857
Pliers
1
start by:
a)
remove belt tightener
1.
Remove cap (2) from pulley (1).
2.
Use a hammer and punch to remove shaft (3)
and pulley (1) from bracket (4).
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