How-to: Wacker VP1340, VP1550 & VP2050 Belt Replacement

Posted by David Schatz, Owner - DHS Equipment on Mar 31st 2017

Replacing the belt on the Wacker VP1340, VP1550, and VP2050 plate compactor is a common task. We sell hundreds of belts per year, so we've added this how-to to help guide you while replacing the belt on your machine.

Removal:

  • Remove screws (51) and washers (40 and 41) to remove beltguard (8). Keep screws captive in the belt guard
  • Loosen the four nuts (35) which hold the engine to the console, and the screw (84) which holds the belt guard back to the console
  • Slide the engine forward to loosen the belt. Remove belt (12)

Installation:

  • Install belt on exciter pulley
  • Slide the engine backward (towards the handle) to tighten the belt
  • Adjust the belt so that it deflects 6–8 mm (1/4–3/8 in.) when pressed midway between the belt pulleys
  • Tighten the four nuts (35) which hold the engine to the console, and the screw (84) which holds the belt guard back to the console
  • Make sure that the clutch pulley (10) and the exciter pulley (11) are in alignment. Place a straight edge against the exciter pulley (11) and move the engine so that the two pulleys are parallel
  • Install screws (51) and washers (40 and 41) to reattach belt guard (8). Contact us for torque specifications

Adjustment:

On new machines or after installing a new belt, check the belt tension after first 20 hours of operation. Check and adjust the belt every 50 hours thereafter

Wacker VP1340, VP1550, and VP2050 Belt Replacement Diagram