How to fit a new drive belt - Husqvarna Garden

It is important to thoroughly degrease the pulleys before fitting the new belts and it also helps to remove some of the polished drive surfaces with some fine Scotchbrite.
It can also be the perfect time to apply a little light machine oil here and there with a precision oiler.

Finding new belts can be a problem. Most people left to their own initiative will select a belt that fits, often using the old belt as a pattern or by measuring. Unfortunately it is rare the correct size of belt will provide enough friction to drive everything successfully. As a general rule the square or round section belts of the right size must be stretched considerably in order to do the job. Even flat neoprene belts must be stretched by a large amount to fit and drive.

In the absence of knowing the correct size it is well to measure and guesstimate a suitable size smaller and then fit progressively smaller until satisfactory operation is achieved.

if your drive belt is jumping you have major problems, who fitted it.
It should be a good quality belt and should, in most cases, be fitted along with a new tensioner and water pump.(according to what the vehicle is.) If it is new it is possible it has not been fitted correctly, the tension needs to be exactly as specified by the manufacturer. (I amassuming you are referring to a cambelt?)Get a proper / qualified mechanic to take a look at the work, coule cost you a new engine otherwise.
Good Luck

Getting drive belts is easy, fitting them is the problem. If it is still attached in any way make a note or a photo of how it is fixed. This will help to putting a new one on. Measure the diameter of the old belt in mm. You will also need to measure the thickness in mm too. Then put these words into Google: "Turntable Belt xx mm" (use the diameter measurement in place of the XX). Then search the results looking for something that is very close to your belt. If you find the belt, try searching again for the fitting of it. Quote the model number of the turntable. The fitting instructions might even be found on this site.

Kia Sorento 2003-05
Water Pump - Removal & Installation

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions at the beginning of this section.
2. Drain the cooling system.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
4. Remove the drive belt and the water pump pulley.
5. Remove the timing belt cover, timing belt, auto tensioner and idler pulley.
6. Remove the water outlet fitting, the thermostat case and the water pump fitting.
7. Remove the water pump mounting bolts.
8. Remove the water pump.
   



Fig. Water pump and timing belt assembly-exploded view

To install:



Fig. Water pump bolt locations

1. Clean the gasket surfaces of the water pump body and the cylinder block.
2. Install the new water pump gasket and pump assembly. Tighten the bolts to 12-16 ft. lbs. (17-22 Nm).
3. Install the water pump fitting, the thermostat case and the water outlet fitting.
4. Install the auto tensioner and timing belt. Adjust the timing belt tension, then install the timing belt cover.
5. Install the drive belt, water pump pulley and then adjust the auto tensioner.
6. Refill the coolant.
7. Run the engine and check for leaks.

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions Section.
2. Drain the cooling system.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
4. Remove the drive belt and the water pump pulley.
5. Remove the timing belt cover, timing belt, auto tensioner and idler pulley.
6. Remove the water outlet fitting, the thermostat case and the water pump fitting.
7. Remove the water pump mounting bolts.
8. Remove the water pump.

To install:




Fig. Water pump bolt locations



Fig. Water pump O-ring installation

1. Clean the gasket surfaces of the water pump body and the cylinder block.
2. Install the new water pump gasket and pump assembly. Tighten the bolts to 12-16 ft. lbs. (17-22 Nm).
3. Install the water pump fitting, the thermostat case and the water outlet fitting.
4. Install the auto tensioner and timing belt. Adjust the timing belt tension, then install the timing belt cover.
5. Install the drive belt, water pump pulley and then adjust the auto tensioner.
6. To adjust the drive belt tension, hang the belt on the pulley of the tensioner and install the tensioner.
   NOTE If the tensioner is already installed, loosen its mounting bolts to allow belt installation
   
7. Install the drive belt.
8. Adjust the belt tension to specification by turning the adjusting bolt clockwise or counterclockwise.
9. Air conditioning belt tension should be 0.28-0.039 inch. Alternator belt tension should be 0.39-0.051 inch. Power steering belt tension should be 0.31-0.051 inch.
10. Torque the tensioner assembly bolt to 33-36 ft. lbs. (45-50 Nm).
11. Refill the coolant.
12. Run the engine and check for leaks.

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I need to know more. like how to instal belt or how to find what belt fits your dryer . need more info like mod # there 5 different belts for hotpoint . and several different ways to install them so model # ______________ needed . **** . pls .

First, note how the drive belt is routed, then use a wrench on the tensioner pulley center bolt and turn the tensioner clockwise (four cylinder engine) or counterclockwise (six cylinder engine) to release the drive belt tension. Remove the drive belt from the tensioner and relax the tensioner. Fit the new belt on the other pulleys, then turn the tensioner again and fit the new belt over the tensioner.

The picture is from a different model, but it is similar to what you are working with.


Hope this is helpful to you.

I believe the platter simply lifts straight up off the spindle. Put the new belt on the platter and reinstall it. Then, working through the access hole in the platter, put the belt around the motor drive shaft. Rotate the platter a couple of revolutions to make sure everything's seated properly and you should be back to spinnin' the hits in no time!

most have no ajustment little tip put belt round the largest wheel then on the motor spindle put a flat blade screwdriver and leaver the belt on if you can turn the drum this helps

I think its a 'front Loader'? Take the back panel off, to expose the main drive belt & pulley. When fitting the new belt it needs stretching by first putting it around the motor drive shaft & easing on to the main pulley whilst gradually rotatng the pulley. You need to finish up with the belt in the centre of both of the pulleys if possible 

Does it a new belt or the existing one ?