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Drive Belt

BELT DEFLECTION [1]
Used Belt 13.0 - 16.0 mm (0.51 - 0.63 in)
New Belt 11.0 - 12.5 mm (0.43 - 0.49 in)

BELT TENSION [2]
Used Belt 390 - 540 N (88 - 120 lbs)
New Belt 740 - 880 N (170 - 200 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.