Drive Belt: Testing and Inspection
V-beltINSPECTION
WITHOUT BELT TENSION GAUGE
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)
new: 7 - 9 mm (0.276 - 0.354 inch)
reused: 9 - 11 mm (0.354 - 0.433 inch)
(B)*
new: 7.5 - 8.5 mm (0.295 - 0.335 inch)
reused: 9.0 - 10.0 mm (0.354 - 0.394 inch)
WITH BELT TENSION GAUGE
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) 490 - 640 N (50 - 65 kgf, 110 - 144 lbs.)
(B)* 350 - 450 N (36 - 46 kgf, 79 - 101 lbs.)