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Drive Belt: Testing and Inspection

1. Check drive belt and pulley for wear, cracks, and fraying. Replace if necessary.
2. Measure drive belt tension with a tension gauge.

Tension

Deflection

Deflection

3. Measure deflection by applying moderate pressure (22 lb [98 N]) midway between pulleys. Adjust if necessary.

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