Northern Lights NL673 — V-Belt Adjustment
Adjustments
For the Northern Lights NL673, from the Northern Lights operator's manual.
Applies to: Northern Lights NL673
Parts for this job
- 40-02002 Belt Amazon eBay $46.28
Part numbers from the service-parts list for Northern Lights NL673. Verify against your serial number before ordering; some links are affiliate links.
Procedure
- Check tension and wear daily.
- Press thumb at midpoint between fan pulley and alternator pulley.
- Correct tension: belt depresses about 3/16 in. (5 mm).
- Loosen alternator tensioning arm bolt and mounting bolt.
- Pivot alternator toward engine left or right as required.
- Tighten mounting bolt and adjusting bolt.
- Recheck tension after tightening.
- Recheck after running five minutes at low idle.
Tools required
- thumb Amazon
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Specs & values
- 3/16 in. (5 mm) deflection
Full service-parts list: Northern Lights NL673 →
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.