TM 10-8145-222-23
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ADJUST
V-Belt Tension Check
WARNING
Beware of V-belts and belt driven components. The refrigeration unit may start
automatically. Before performing maintenance on any belt driven system, make sure
that the power to the unit is off.
1. Disconnect negative (-) battery terminal (WP 0053, Disconnect).
2. Place POWER ON/DOWN switch (Figure 1, Item 2) to DOWN position.
WARNING
Falling from the roof of the MTRCS can cause serious personal injury or death. Keep
three points of contact on the MTRCS at all times.
3. Access top of MTRCS using roof access provided.
4. Place emergency stop switch (Figure 2, Item 1) in PUSH TO STOP position.
5. Obtain V-belt tension gauge (Figure 4, Item 1) from technical manual holder.
NOTE
The V-belt tension gauge can be held in three different positions (Figure 5),
depending on ease of use and location of belt being checked. Holding the gauge in
one of these three positions will make sure that only the black pad will be pushed on
during the tension check.
6. Place V-belt tension gauge (Figure 4, Item 1) against V-belt (Figure 4, Item 2) at a location (Figure 4, Item 3)
midway between belt pulleys (Figure 4, Item 4) with flange on bottom of tension gauge against edge of V-belt.
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