Drive Belt: Testing and Inspection

INSPECT FAN AND GENERATOR V-BELT

HINT: You do not need to check the belt deflection because the auto tensioner has been adopted.

INSPECT V-RIBBED BELT




a. Visually check the belt for excessive wear, frayed cords, etc.
- If any defects are found, replace the V-ribbed belt.
- Cracks on the rib side of the belt are considered acceptable. If the belt has chunks missing from the ribs, it should be replaced.




b. Check that the belt fits properly in the ribbed grooves. Confirm by hand that the belt has not slipped out of the grooves on the bottom of the pulley.