Doosan — Tensioning and changing V-belts
Maintenance
From a Doosan service manual covering: P158LE, P158LE-III, P180LE, P180LE-1, P180LE-II, P180LE-S, P222LE, P222LE-1, P222LE-S, PU158TI, PU180TI, PU222TI. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Doosan P158LE, Doosan P180LE, Doosan P180LE-II, Doosan P222LE, Doosan PU158TI, Doosan PU180TI, Doosan PU222TI, Doosan P158LE engine, Doosan P180LE-1 EASOB/QB engine, Doosan P222LE-1 EAYOB/QB engine, Doosan PU158TI EASOA/QA engine, Doosan PU180TI EASOA/QA engine
Procedure
- Remove fixing bolts and lock nut.
- Adjust bolt until V-belts have correct tension.
- Retighten lock nut and fixing bolts.
- To change belts, loosen mounting bolts and lock nut and push tension pulley inwards by adjusting bolt.
Tools required
- V-belt tension tester Amazon
Tool links are Amazon searches (affiliate links); manufacturer special tools may only be available from a dealer.
Specs & values
- Type A belt 11.8 mm: new installation 55 kg, after 10 min running 50 kg, servicing after long running 45 kg
- Deflection 10~15 mm by thumb
Full service-parts list: Doosan P158LE →, Doosan P180LE →, Doosan P222LE →
Source: Doosan service 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.