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ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

1. INSPECT DRIVE BELT'S INSTALLATION CONDITION
Check that drive belt fits properly in the ribbed groves.





2. INSPECT DRIVE BELT TENSION
Using a belt tension gauge, check the drive belt tension. Belt tension gauge:
Nippondenso BTG-20 (955O6-00020) or
Borroughs No. BT-33-73F
Drive belt tension:
New belt 100-150 lbf
Used belt 60-100 lbf

HINT
- "New belt" refers to a belt which has been used less than 5 minutes on a running engine.
- "Used belt" refers to a belt which has been on a running engine for 5 minutes or more.
- After installing the drive belt, check that it fits properly in the ribbed grooves.