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Air Conditioning System Drive Belt








DRIVE BELT

INSPECTION
1. The compressor should be operated once or twice a month even in seasons air conditioning is not required, and compressor belt tension shall be adjusted from time to time.
2. Apply a force of 98N(10kgf, 22lbf), and measure the deflection at the mid point(A) between the air condition compressor and crankshaft pulley.










NOTE:
These items when adjusting belt tension :
- If there are cracks or any damage evident on the belt, replace it with a new one.
- "Used belt" means a belt which has been used for five minutes or more.
- "New belt" means a belt which has been used for less than five minutes.
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