Drive Belt Inspection

Check drive belt and pulley for wear, cracks, and fraying. Replace if necessary.
Measure drive belt tension with a tension gauge. See Fig 1 and Fig 2 .

Fig 1: Belt Tension Specifications
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Fig 2: Drive Belt Measured & Set
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Measure deflection by applying moderate pressure (22 lb [98 N]) midway between pulleys. Adjust if necessary. See Fig 3 .

Fig 3: Belt Deflection Specifications
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