Optimax 200 jet drive belt change

[grr02]

Hello, I have a 04 utopia 185 w/optimax 200 M2 motor. I would like to know if any of you can provide me steps on how to change the belt and what adjustments, torque, etc... I need to be aware putting it back. I’m the second owner of the boat and would like to perform some precautionary maintenance on the boat. While I’m in there as well I am looking to replace the alternator too..any help is appreciated.

 

[Guarracs]

Nothing to it really the small pulley on your starboard side has a square hole in it just put a 3/8 ratchet in that hole pull back and it will release the tensioner pull out the belt route the new one let go of the ratchet holding the tensioner and your done. While you’re under there there’s a small grease fitting on the same pulley tensioner give that some pumps of grease

 

[grr02]

Thank you! Will try n post results.