Checking Drive Belts
- Inspect belt for cracks, fraying, wear and oil. If necessary, replace.
- Inspect drive belt deflection or tension at a point on the belt midway between pulleys.
- Check belt tension using Belt Tension Gauge BT3373-F or equivalent. Refer to " BELT DEFLECTION AND TENSION " .
- Inspect drive belt deflection or tension when engine is cold .
- Adjust if belt deflection exceeds the limit or if belt tension is not within specifications .