Drive Belt: Testing and Inspection

PULLEY INSPECTION
1. Examine the pulleys for chips, nicks, tool marks, cracks, bent sidewalls, corrosion, or other damage.
2. Place a straightedge or position a cord across the two pulleys so they touch at all points.
3. Turn each pulley one half revolution and recheck with a straightedge or cord. Full contact at all points must be made. If contact is not made at all points, the pulley may be warped or its shaft could be bent. Replace any parts found to be damaged.

DRIVE BELT INSPECTION
1. Replace a frayed or cracked belt.

NOTE Do not use drive belt dressings to extend belt life.