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Northern Lights NL673 — V-Belts (SP5)

Adjustments · Alternator V-belt

For the Northern Lights NL673, from the Northern Lights owner's manual.

Applies to: Northern Lights NL673

Parts for this job

Part numbers from the service-parts list for Northern Lights NL673. Verify against your serial number before ordering; some links are affiliate links.

Procedure

  1. Press on the belt at the midpoint between fan pulley and alternator pulley with your thumb.
  2. Tension is correct if the belt can be depressed about 3/16 in. (5 mm).
  3. Loosen the alternator tensioning arm bolt and the alternator mounting bolt.
  4. Pivot the alternator at the mounting bolt toward the engine left or right side as required.
  5. Tighten the mounting bolt and the adjusting bolt.
  6. Recheck belt tension after tightening and again after running 5 minutes at low idle.

Specs & values

  • Belt deflection about 3/16 in. (5 mm)

Full service-parts list: Northern Lights NL673 →

Source: Northern Lights 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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