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







2. INSPECT DRIVE BELT TENSION
Using a belt tension gauge, check the drive belt tension.
Drive belt tension:
New belt 165 ± 26 lbf
Used belt 110 ± 11 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 used on a running engine for 5 minutes or more.
- After installing the drive belt, check that it fits properly in the ribbed grooves.