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Service and Maintenance 6.5 Belt Drives

6.5.1 Check V-belt

- Carefully remove gauge without altering posi-

tion of indicator arm 1.

- Read off value where black indicator arm 1

intersects scale 5 (arrow). For settings, see

9.1.

- If necessary, retension belt and measure again.

Check, tension and change belts

only with engine off. Refit belt guard,

if provided.

● Visually inspect entire V-belt for damage.

● Replace damaged V-belts.

● After installing new belts, run engine for 15

minutes, then check belt tension.

● To check tension of V-belt, use tension gauge

(see 9.3).

- Place indicator arm 1 into gauge.

- Position guide 3 on V-belt 2, midway between

pulleys, with stop against edge of belt.

- Push slowly on black pad 4 at right angles to V-

belt 2 until spring is heard or felt to trigger.

After installing new belts, run engine for 15 min-

utes, then check belt tension.