Northern Lights NL382W — Checking and Adjusting V-Belt Tension
Maintenance · Alternator drive belt
For the Northern Lights NL382W, from the Northern Lights operator's manual.
Applies to: Northern Lights NL382W
Procedure
- Check tension and wear every 50 hours.
- Press belt at midpoint between crankshaft and alternator pulleys.
- Correct deflection: 10-14 mm at A, 7-10 mm at B, 9-13 mm at C for belt run >5 minutes.
- To adjust, loosen bolt in tensioning arm and move alternator.
- If replaced, adjust, run engine 5 minutes, and re-adjust if needed.
Specs & values
- 10-14 FridayParts $66.00 mm at point A; 7-10 mm at point B; 9 to 13 mm at point C
Full service-parts list: Northern Lights NL382W →
Source: Northern Lights operator'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.