USAfixTM - Repair Guide (RG) - Master Email RG
- Replace Belt Tensioner
 Level of Difficulty - MEDIUM  Estimated Completion Time - 30 minutes
NSS - COMMANDER 27

Tools Required
Tool 
Ratchet-Deep socket standard 1/2 in
Screwdriver-flat tip
Wrench-1/2 in
Wrench-3/4 in
Wrench-9/16 in
Wrench-Allen standard 5/32 in

Parts Required
PartDescriptionPriceAvailablePurchase
160-0029 Belt tensioner $153.46 Back Order Qty:


Step Procedure & Parts & Tools
1 TURN OFF TANK

2 DISCONNECT FUEL LINE

3 OPEN TANK STRAP

4 REMOVE TANK

5 LOOSEN NUT ON MUFFLER CLAMP
Ratchet-Deep socket standard 1/2 in

6 SLIDE CLAMP DOWN

7 LOOSEN BOLT HOLDING MUFFLER
Wrench-1/2 in

8 REMOVE BOLT AND 2 WASHERS

9 PULL TO REMOVE MUFFLER

10 LAY UNIT ON ITS SIDE

11 USE WRENCH TO HOLD SPINDLE IN PLACE
Wrench-3/4 in

12 TURN PAD DRIVER AND SPIN IT TO LEFT

13 REMOVE PAD DRIVER

14 REMOVE 4 ALLEN HEAD BOLTS
Wrench-Allen standard 5/32 in

15 REMOVE FLEXI SHIELD

16 PRY BELT AND SPIN SPINDLE PULLEY
Screwdriver-flat tip

17 REMOVE BELT FROM SPINDLE PULLEY

18 REMOVE BELT FROM CLUTCH

19 REMOVE BOLT FROM BELT TENSIONER
Wrench-9/16 in

20 REMOVE BELT TENSIONER

21 MAKE SURE SPACERS ARE IN PLACE

22 REVERSE STEPS 1 THRU 21 TO REPLACE WITH NEW BELT TENSIONER AND TO REASSEMBLE MACHINE
Wrench-3/4 in
Wrench-9/16 in
Screwdriver-flat tip
Wrench-Allen standard 5/32 in
Wrench-3/4 in
Wrench-1/2 in
Ratchet-Deep socket standard 1/2 in

PartDescriptionPriceQty
160-0029 Belt tensioner $153.46 Qty: