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Cummins/Onan GTA14 / GTA14 qi 20 NA — Engine Water Pump Drive Belt - Adjustment

Adjustments

For the Cummins/Onan GTA14 / GTA14 qi 20 NA, from the Cummins/Onan owner's manual.

Applies to: Cummins/Onan GTA14 qi 20 NA, Cummins/Onan GTA14 engine

Before you start

  • Do not adjust belt tension to full value with the adjusting screw

Parts for this job

Part numbers from the service-parts list for Cummins/Onan GTA14 qi 20 NA. Verify against your serial number before ordering; some links are affiliate links.

Procedure

  1. Loosen lock nut securing idler pulley to water pump.
  2. Turn adjusting screw to adjust v-ribbed belt tension to 623 N (140 lb.).
  3. Rotate crankshaft one revolution to allow belt to stretch and recheck tension.
  4. Secure idler pulley by tightening the lock nut.

Tools required

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Specs & values

  • Belt tension 623 N (140 lb.)
  • Lock nut torque 70 Nm [50 ft-lb]

Full service-parts list: Cummins/Onan GTA14 qi 20 NA →

Source: Cummins/Onan owner's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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