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Drive Belt: Testing and Inspection

C: INSPECTION
1. Replace belts, if cracks, fraying or wear is found.





2. Check drive belt tension and adjust it if necessary by changing generator installing position and/or idler pulley installing position.
Belt tension
(A)
replaced: 7 - 9 mm (0.276 - 0.354 inch)
reused: 9 - 11 mm (0.354 - 0.433 inch)
(B)
replaced: 7.5 - 8.5 mm (0.295 - 0.335 inch)
reused: 9.0 - 10.0 mm (0.354 - 0.394 inch)