Checking The V-Belt - Vetus EP2200 Manual De Operación

Maintenance
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Checking the V-belt

Inspect the V-belt for wear, and tear (fray-
ing and cracking). Replace a V-belt that is
in poor condition.
Check, tension or replace the V-belt only
when the motor is stopped. Do not forget
to refit the V-belt guard, where present.
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Checking tension
Check the V-belt tension by moving it with
thumb and index finger. If you can move it
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more than 3 mm ( ⁄ "), with about 1 kg (2
8
lbf) pressure, it must be re-tensioned.
Checking the V-belt
Every 100 operating hours, at least once every year.
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Tensioning drive belt
To do this, loosen the bolts which secure
the water pump support to the motor one
full turn. Now push the water pump (sup-
port) outwards until the V-belt has the nec-
essary tension.
Re-tighten both fitting bolts.
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