Cub Cadet SC2400 manual Adjusting the Fan Belt

14. PERIODIC SERVICE

■Adjusting the Fan Belt

WARNING

Be careful to avoid injury:

●Fingers or loose clothing can be entangled with rotating parts. Before servicing, stop the engine and allow all the moving parts to stop completely.

1. Checking the Belt Tension

1.Park the tractor safely and securely.

2.Open the hood.

3.With a thumb, gently apply pressure to the midpoint of the belt between the pulleys. The belt should deflect inward by approximately 0.4 to 0.6 in. (10 to 15 mm).

4.If the deflection is not as specified, adjust the tension of the belt.

(A)Midpoint of the belt

(B)Adjusting bolt

(C)Mounting bolt (a)

(D)Mounting bolt (b)

2. Adjusting the Belt Tension

1.Loosen the adjusting bolt.

2.Loosen the mounting bolts.

3.Exert an outward pressure to the alternator housing to attain the correct tension.

4.Retighten the mounting bolt (b), mounting bolt (a) and adjusting bolt in that order.

5.Check the belt tension. Adjust as necessary.

6.Close the hood.

(A)

P3014923

(B)

(D)

(C)

(A)

3014912a

3. Replacing the Belt

If the belt is excessively worn, damaged or elongated, replace it with a new one. Contact your local Cub Cadet Yanmar for technical assistance.

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