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Drive Belt

Type 6 Rib
New Belt Installation Tension
New belt installed and tension; engine not rotated.
160-190 Pound-Force (lbf)
Used Belt Reset Tension
Used belt is any belt that has been rotated on an engine.
130-160 Pound-Force (lbf)
Cold Belt Audit Check
Cold belt (i.e., 3-hour soak; 0 warm up.)
90-180 Pound-Force (lbf)