Drive Belt: Testing and Inspection

INSPECT DRIVE BELT




a. Visually check the belt for excessive wear, frayed cords etc.

HINT:
- If any defect is found, replace the drive belt.
- Cracks on the rib side of a belt are considered acceptable. If the belt has chunks missing from the ribs, it should be replaced.




b. Check that it fits properly in the ribbed grooves.

HINT: Check by hand to confirm that the belt is not slipped out of the groove on the bottom of the pulley.