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Component Inspection

1. Check drive belt and pulley for wear; cracks, and fraying. Replace if necessary.




2. Measure drive belt tension with a tension gauge.




3. Measure deflection by applying moderate pressure (22 lb [98 N]) midway between pulleys. Adjust if necessary.