Drive Belt: Testing and Inspection
V-beltINSPECTION
WITHOUT USING BELT TENSION GAUGE
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:
(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
WITH USING BELT TENSION GAUGE
1) Replace the belts, if cracks, fraying or wear is found.
2) Check the belt tension using belt tension gauge. And adjust it if necessary by changing the generator installing position and/or idler pulley installing position.
Belt tension:
(A) 490 - 640 N(50 - 65 kgf, 110 - 144 lbs.)
(B) 350 - 450 N(36 - 46 kgf, 79 - 101 lbs.)