Drive Belt: Testing and Inspection

a. Visually check the belt for excessive wear, frayed cords etc.
If any defect has been found, replace the drive belt.

HINT: 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 with your hand to confirm that the belt has not slipped out of the groove on the bottom of the pulley.