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Drive Belt: Specifications

DRIVE BELT TENSION New Belt Installation Tension
a.) new belt installed and tensioned; engine not rotated.
160 - 190 Pound-Force (lbf)
Used Belt Tension
b.) used belt is any belt that has been rotated on an engine.
130 - 160 Pound-Force (lbf)
Cold Belt Audit Check
c.) Cold belt (i.e., 3-hour soak ; o warm up.)
90 - 180 Pound-Force (lbf)
Drive Belt 6 Ribs