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Install compressor:
Install compressor on bracket.

Fig 1: Installing Compressor
Install lower bracket.

Fig 2: Installing Lower Bracket
Connect compressor harness.
Connect generator harness.
Install compressor V-belt (Rear):
After adjusting belt tension, tighten tension pulley lock nut (A) securely.

Fig 3: Identifying Tension Pulley Lock Nut (A)
Install generator V-belt:
After adjusting V-belt tension, tighten generator bracket lock bolt (A) securely.

Fig 4: Identifying Generator Bracket Lock Bolt (A)
Check drive belt tension and adjust it if necessary by changing generator position and/or idler pulley position.
CAUTION:
- Ensure that the V-belt is aligned correctly. If it is not, check for loose bolts.
- The V-belt should not be too tight or too loose.
  A belt which is too tight may break bearing or cause gas to leak from the shaft seal. A belt which is too loose slips, thereby causing the belt cut.
- After completing the compressor installation and testing the system operation, check and adjust the tension of both V-belts again.

When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.

• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.

• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.

• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.

• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

Safety Warning

Service Procedure: Compressor: Installation

Use the Manual With the Right Hardware

When to See a Mechanic