TM 5-3825-226-24
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 (1), 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-3396-416 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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