How To...Install U-Bracket (Continued)
Tools Required: Two 9/16 inch wrenches or sockets | KIT # |
5.Next position the spacer sleeve between the fork end of the
6.Position the pulley bolt through the bracket and spacer.
7.Now install the idler pulley on the bolt with its hub facing against the back side
8.Secure the nyloc nut and tighten.
9.Place the main drive belt onto the idler pulley.
10.Position the wear plate between the slots of the
11.Turn in the tensioning bolt as required to adjust the belt tension.
12.Using a belt tensioning gauge, adjust new belt tension from 165 to 170 lbs, and existing belt from 160 to 165 lbs. If a belt tensioning gauge is unavailable, place a straight edge between the intermediate pulley and the crank pulley then at the center of the belt press down on the belt and measure for deflection which should be a 1/4 inch.
13.With the main drive belt properly tensioned, tighten the bracket mounting bolts 5 to 10 ft. lbs. NOTE: Over tightening the mounting bolts will cause damage to the slide plate.
Nyloc nut | Idler |
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| pulley |
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| Hub |
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| Slide plate | Wear plate |
Acorn nut
Tensioning Jam bolt
bolt
| Plate washer |
| square |
Spacer |
|
sleeve |
|
Tension bracket |
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Pulley bolt | Tooth |
| washers (2) |
| Mounting |
| bolts (2) |
