6 © 2002 6.5 Belt Drives Service and Maintenance © 26 255 0 © 26 261 1 Carefully remove the gauge without altering the position of the indicator arm. Read off the value: Turn the gauge sideways to see the exact spot where the top of the black indicator arm 1 intersects scale 5 (arrow). For settings, see 9.1. If necessary, retension belt and measure again. Refit belt guard, if provided. 1013 ! After installing new belts, run engine for 15 minutes, then check belt tension. Use a V-belt tension gauge (see 9.3) to check belt tension. Place indicator arm 1 into gauge. Position gauge on V-belt 2, midway between the pulleys, with flange 3 on bottom of gauge against the edge of belt.
Push slowly on the black pad 4 at right angles to belt 2 until the spring is heard or felt to trigger. Inspect entire V-belt for damage. 6.5.1 Checking V-Belts Replace damaged V-belts. 1012 © 26 255 0 © 26 255 0 © 26 315 0 © 26 315 0 © 26 261 1 © 26 261 1