- 10mm wrench
- 13mm wrench
- ratchet
- 1/2-inch drive breaker bar
- 1/2-inch drive extension
- 15/16-inch socket
- Flat pry bar
- New alternator belt
Instructions:
1. Shut off the engine and park the Bobcat on level ground. Allow it to cool down completely. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent any electrical accidents.
2. Locate the alternator and the existing belt. It runs between the alternator and the crankshaft pulley.
3. Use a 13mm wrench to loosen the idler pulley nut. This pulley adjusts the tension of the belt. Do not loosen entirely, just loosen it enough so you can pivot it.
4. Insert a flat pry bar between the idler pulley and the alternator or a nearby bracket to pry the idler pulley away from the alternator. You might have to use some force to create space.
5. Slide the old alternator belt off the pulleys.
6. Route the new alternator belt around the alternator, idler pulley, and crankshaft pulley. Make sure the belt is seated correctly and sits snugly on all the pulleys.
7. Once the new belt is in place, release the idler pulley and pivot it back into its original position. Tighten the idler pulley nut again with a 13mm wrench.
8. Start the engine and check the belt for proper tension. The tension should be moderate - just enough to keep the belt from slipping but not too tight so that it will not wear prematurely.
9. If necessary, adjust the belt tension by turning the idler pulley adjusting screw. To tighten, turn the screw clockwise. To loosen, turn the screw counterclockwise.
10. Tighten the locking nut and double check the belt tension is set properly.
11. Reattach the negative battery cable.
12. Operate the Bobcat for a short while, checking the belt tension again and making any necessary adjustments.
