Drive Belt Inspection
INSPECT DRIVE BELT
a. Visually check the belt for excessive wear, frayed cords etc.
HINT:
- If any defect found, replace the drive belt.
- Cracks on the rib side of a belt are considered acceptable.If the belt has chunks missing from the ribs, it should be replaced.
b. Check that it fits properly in the ribbed grooves.
HINT: Confirm that the belt has not slipped out of the groove on the bottom of the pulley by hand.