MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
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BELT ALIGNMENT
1. Rear sprocket teeth
2. Belt
3. Sprocket internal flange
4. Proper belt alignment
5. Belt exceeding external edge — have
aligned
A. MIN. 1 mm (1/32 in)
Drive Belt Wear
Inspect the drive belt with the vehicle
in neutral, engine off, on a level surface
with plenty of room — you will have to
roll the vehicle forward or backward to
see the full length of the belt.
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DRIVE BELT SURFACES
1. Outer surface
2. Teethsidesurface
3. Tooth
Inspect for the following conditions:
WEAR CONDITION
REQUIRED
ACTION
Good condition
None
Hairline cracks
Monitor
condition
Minor chipping
Monitor
condition
Opened cracks
Replace belt
Hook wear
Replace belt
Missing teeth
Replace belt
Belt fabric worn,
exposing internal
components
Replace belt
Stone damage
Replace belt
NOTE: Hairline cracks do not require
the replacement of the belt, but must
be monitored closely — they may lead
to opened cracks or missing teeth, re-
quiring belt replacement. Damage to
the center of the belt will eventually
require belt replacement, but when
cracks extend to the edge of the belt,
belt failure is imminent.
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