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DRIVE BELT TENSION INSPECTION







1. INSPECT DRIVE BELTS 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: 160 ± 25 lb
Used belt: 100 ± 20 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 used on a running engine for 5 minutes or more.
- After installing the drive belt, check that it fits properly in the ribbed grooves.