Rotary Belt Tensioner

The Rotary Belt Tensioner system uses a 3/4”-headed bolt and a 15/16” or 1”

nut to set belt tension by positioning an arm between the Tensioner Pulley and

the Tensioner Base. Ridges on the Base mark the amount of tension.

1.Loosen the Bolt Head.

2.Rotate the Tensioner Nut clockwise until the desired belt tension is achieved.

3.Tighten the Bolt Head.

4.DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN.

Engine Sheave

2

1

 

JackShaft Pulley

3

Tensioner Pulley

Tensioner Nut—

4

5

 

Tensioner Bolt Head is

 

Tensioner Base

on opposite side

 

 

 

Fig. 29 — The JackShaft Belt and Rotary Belt Tensioner System

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Multiquip SP-6457 TD operation manual Rotary Belt Tensioner, Do not OVER-TIGHTEN