Charging Systems: General: Generator: Installation

Position generator on engine.
Install pivot bolt (leave loose).
Rotate bracket into position on top of generator.
Place belt tensioner into position on adjustment bracket.
Install tensioner mounting bolt (leave loose).
Place drive belt on generator pulley.
Adjust belt tension by rotating adjustment bolt.
1. Allowable deflection:
  1. New belt: 0.23 - 0.31 in (6 - 8 mm)
  2. Old belt: 0.28 - 0.35 in ( 7 - 9 mm)
Fig 1: Adjusting Drive Belt Tension
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Tighten tensioner bolt.
Tighten tensioner bolt to: 14~19 lb-ft (19~26 N.m)
Tighten pivot bolt and bracket bolt.
Tighten pivot and bracket bolt to: 28~38 lb-ft (38~51 N.m)
Connect generator L and S terminal connectors.
Connect B terminal lead.
Install and tighten B terminal nut.
Close B terminal nut cover.
Install air intake inlet pipe and tighten end clamp.
Connect top hose to air intake inlet pipe.
Install front air intake inlet pipe bolts.
Connect negative battery cable.
CAUTION:
1. Be sure battery connections are not reversed. This will damage rectifier.
2. Do not use high voltage testers, such as a megger. They will damage the rectifier.
3. Remember that battery voltage is always applied to alternator B terminal.
4. Do not ground L terminal while engine is running.
5. Do not start engine while L and S terminals are disconnected from generator.