Drive Belt: Testing and Inspection
V-beltINSPECTION
1. Replace the belts, if cracks, fraying or wear is found.
2. Check the drive belt tension and adjust it if necessary by changing generator installing position and/or idler pulley installing position.
Belt tension (With using belt tension gauge)
(A)
replaced: 618 - 755 N (63 - 77 kgf, 139 - 170 lbs.)
reused: 490 - 640 N (50 - 65 kgf, 110 - 144 lbs.)
(B)*
replaced: 740 - 880 N (75 - 90 kgf, 166 - 198 lbs.)
reused: 350 - 450 N (36 - 46 kgf, 78 - 101 lbs.)
*: with air conditioner
Belt tension
(A)
replaced: 7 - 9 mm (0.276 - 0.354 inch)
reused: 9 - 11 mm (0.354 - 0.433 inch)
(B)*
replaced: 7.5 - 8.5 mm (0.295 - 0.335 inch)
reused: 9.0 - 10.0 mm (0.354 - 0.394 inch)
*: with air conditioner