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INSPECT DRIVE BELT




a. Visually check the belt for excessive wear, frayed cords etc.
If any defect has been found, replace the drive belt.

HINT:
- Cracks on the rib side of a belt are considered acceptable. If the belt has chunks missing from the ribs, it should be replaced.




- The drive belt tension can be released by turning the belt tensioner clockwise.




b. Check the belt tensioner operation.
- Check that belt tensioner moves downward when the drive belt is pressed down at the points indicated in the illustration with approx. 98 N (10 kgf, 22.0 lbf) of force.
- Check the alignment of the belt tensioner pulley to make sure the drive belt will not slip off the pulley.
If necessary, replace the belt tensioner.




HINT:
- After installing a belt, check that it fits properly in the ribbed grooves.
- Check with your hand to confirm that the belt has not slipped out of the groove on the bottom of the pulley.
- After installing a new belts, run the engine for about 5 minutes and check the belt tension existing.