Tightening A Skid Steer Alternator Belt

My skid steer is making a crazy squealing noise, whenever you give it a little throttle.

Let’s see if we can figure out what’s going on.

I’m pretty sure it’s just a loose belt- the first thing I need to do is get this cover off.

There’s two bolts on the top, one in the middle, and two more on the bottom- all 4 millimeter allen heads.

Of course I dropped a bolt and it fell down underneath the engine.

Looks like there’s a cover underneath that I can remove and it should fall out.

See how loose the alternator belt is- that’s what squealing.

First, I loosen the bottom bolt on the alternator so it can pivot, and then the top bolt in the tensioner bracket.

Next, I carefully use a pry bar to rotate the alternator till I get the right amount of tension on the belt.

Finally, I tighten both the tension bolt and pivot bolt to lock it in place.

Let’s fired it up and test it out- no more squealIng.

Let me know in the comments- does anyone else use their phone to video in tight spaces to find a dropped bolt? @hausplans

#build #howto #heavyequipment #repair #construction #diy#contractor

[Donvon.]

The new guy was trying his best, you gotta realize thats a big light for such a little guy.

[michnapier]

The New Guy with that light was hilarious and he's become more valhable to the company with every job.

[edoman]

I'm from Italy and everybody loves this car here, the only downside is that it has only 2 seats, but it's really incredible. such an amazing machine.

[Faith_Walker]

As soon as I heard it, I knew this was very likely the problem. So satisfying to make these simple fixes. Also, I loved the helmet lol 😅

[MartinLopez-cb]

You can record lots of educational videos but the new guy is always going to take the spot light 😂😂😂

[jessedolan]

about time he shows up in a vid he getting to cozy in that office of his 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[calebjohns]

Oh my yes!!! Totally use my phone. I’ve dropped so many bolts inside the engine bay 🤦🏽‍♂️ it’s crazy you’re not the only one man👍🏼

[keithtynan]

The phone-as-remote-camera hack is my go-to move 😄

[NsyShwl]

I love the new guy 😂❤ he's so cute and he reminds me of my childhood dog Chiwas

[_Ptat_]

Take the new guy to lunch more. He’s all skin and bones 😂

[stephenrice]

New guy, always willing and you just know he's enjoying the game and, maybe, the odd treat 🤔
I use my phone to see nuts and bolts, attachments in blind spots . Great video . Fuss the new guy, he's doing well .

[munozinni]

The new guy👀had a extension magnet for the hard to reach tight spots he could use one of those to save the day 👀

[bforster]

I used to always over tighten alternator belts on my 84 diesel van, lack of experience as a teenager but I learned a lot of driving older vehicles.

Yes use my phone camera and light all the time even got a cheap endoscope camera for my phone it's come in very handy many times, great buy for a couple dollars from China.

[tapalmer]

Usually I had visualized with my hands in places where I can't see, but sometimes even they won't reach and yes, using the thin phone camera, to find something or get her better view of something, it's definitely a tool of the modern world

[jimmaag]

Glad you finally got some work out of the new guy

[LovingAtlanta]

👍🤩💝I appreciate that my cellphone has a flashlight on it.
👍🤩💝I love the new guy. He never complains.

[urielfrancisco]

You have an awesome helper he needs a raise

[trickyricky]

Man, accessing a serpentine belt setup in a car used to be this easy once a upon a time.

[scottbowen]

That pry bar is the key! The manual conveniently doesn’t mention it.

[Vanguard]

Started doing it recently and it has saved my ass one too many times