Manuals through 2025 now available!

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Drive Belt

A belt in operation for 15 minutes is considered a used belt.

Strand Tension method: Use gauge. Measurements are in pounds. Used belts, 70; New belts, 120.

Deflection method: One-fourth to one-half of a inch or 6-12 millimeters with 10 lbs. of force applied at midpoint of belt.