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BELT DEFLECTION [1]
Used Belt: 8.0 - 10.5 mm (0.31 - 0.41 in)
New Belt: 5.0 - 7.0 mm (0.20 - 0.28 in)

BELT TENSION [2]
Used Belt: 440 - 590 N (45 - 60 kgf, 99 - 132 lbf)
New Belt: 930 - 1130 N (95 - 115 kgf, 209 - 254 lbf)

[1] As measured between pulleys with 10 Kg (22 lbs) of force. "Used belt" means a belt which has been used for five minutes or more.
[2] Using tension gauge.