Drive Belt Tension

1. INSPECT DRIVE BELT'S INSTALLATION CONDITION
Check that the drive belt fits properly in the ribbed grooves.







2. INSPECT DRIVE BELT TENSION
Using a belt tension gauge, check the drive belt tension.

Drive belt tension:
- New belt: 165 ± 26 lb
- Used belt: 110 ± 11 lb

HINT:
- "New belt" refers to a belt which has been used less than 5 minutes on a running engine.
- "Used belt" refers to a belt which has been used on a running engine for 5 minutes or more.
- After installing the drive belt, check that it fits properly in the ribbed grooves.