MAINTENANCE
SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 24
Inspection
1.
•
Inspect drive belt for the following:
Excessive wear
•
Cracks
NOTE: Minor, transverse cracks (across the belt width) may be acceptable. Longitudinal
cracks (in direction of belt length) that join transverse cracks are NOT acceptable.
•
•
Fraying
Glazed surfaces
b
a
75130
a - Fraying
b - Cracks
Replacing and/or Adjusting Tension
REMOVAL
1.
2.
3.
Loosen 5/8 in. locking nut on adjustment stud.
Turn adjustment stud and loosen belt.
Remove drive belt.
INSTALLATION AND ADJUSTMENT
4.
5.
Install drive belt on pulleys.
Adjust tension by loosening 5/8 in. locking nut on adjustment stud. Leave wrench on
adjustment stud.
NOTE: Belt deflection is to be measured on the belt at the location that has the longest dis-
tance between two (2) pulleys. Proper tension is 1/4 in. (6 mm) deflection with moderate
thumb pressure.
6.
Use 5/16 in. socket and tighten adjusting stud until the correct deflection of the belt is
obtained at location specified above.
Index
Page 1B-36
90-861327--1 OCTOBER 1999
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