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6.5.1 Checking V-Belts
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● Inspect entire V-belt for damage.
● Replace damaged V-belts.
● After installing new belts, run engine for 15
minutes, then check belt tension.
● Use a V-belt tension gauge (see 9.3) to
check belt tension.
– Place indicator arm 1 into gauge.
– Position gauge on V-belt 2, midway between
the pulleys, with flange 3 on bottom of gauge
against the edge of belt.
– Push slowly on the black pad 4 at right angles
to belt 2 until the spring is heard or felt to
trigger.
Check, tension and change
belts only with the engine off.
Refit belt guard, if provided.
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● Carefully remove the gauge without altering
the position of the indicator arm.
– Read off the value: Turn the gauge sideways
to see the exact spot where the top of the
black indicator arm 1 intersects scale 5
(arrow). For settings, see 9.1.
– If necessary, retension belt and measure
again.
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6.5 Belt Drives Service and Maintenance