Drive Belt: Testing and Inspection

The drive belt should be inspected at every routine service for excessive wear and damage. A drive belt which displays symptoms of cracking may be perfectly fit for further service.

Should cracking be detected, serviceability may be assessed using the following guidelines:
^ Fifteen cracks per rib over a 100 mm length of drive belt is acceptable.
^ Section(s) of belt missing from any rib is not acceptable and the drive belt must be renewed.