
In our experience, when a someone buys a Deutz powered machine, especially one that has been in rental service, or on a stump grinder, he should assume that the belt has never been changed out and immediately change this belt to avoid headaches. As a result we encourage you to change this belt regularly. This will result in much yelling and screaming. This belt should be changed every 800 to 1,000 hours Because the engine is an interference fit engine, if the belt fails the pistons will hit the head and cause expensive damage.

The Deutz Model 10 series engines don’t rely upon cast iron timing gears like most industrial engines. Diesel™ Tech Tip, outlines how to change Deutz 1011/2011 Timing belts in 13 easy steps.

