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BELT DEFLECTION [1]
New Belt 4.5 - 7.0 mm (0.18 - 0.28 in)
Used Belt 10.0 - 12.0 mm (0.39 - 0.47 in)

BELT TENSION [2]
New Belt 450 - 600 N (45 - 60 kg, 99 - 132 lbs)
Used Belt 950 - 1150 N (95 - 115 kg, 209 - 253 lbs)


[1] As measured between pulleys with 22 lbs (10 Kg) of force. A used belt is defined as been continuously running for five minutes.
[2] Using tension gauge.