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Drive Belt: Testing and Inspection






1. Using either a Nippondenso BTG-20 (9550-00020) or a Borroughs No.BT-33-73F belt tension gauge, check the drive belt tension. The drive belt tension for a new belt should be 150 - 185 lbs. and for a used belt it should be 95 - 135 lbs..





2. After installing the belt, check that it fits properly in the ribbed grooves.


NOTE:
- A "New belt" refers to a belt which has been less than five minutes on a running engine.
- A "Used belt" refers to a belt which has been used on a running engine for five minutes or more.




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