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Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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Belt tensioning using Optibelt measure gauge
Push button
Graduated scale
Indicator arm
Optibelt measure gauge
- Be aware that the transmission is completely
stopped.
- Place the measure gauge in the middle of the
belt, approximately halfway between the two
pulleys.
- With one finger slowly and firmly press down
on the push button.
- When a “click” is heard, stop pressing and
gently remove the gauge.
- Read the graduated scale on top of the gauge
at the exact point where the indicator arm
crosses the graduated scale.
- Repeat the previous steps for each belt.
Tensioning value
Typical tension values
First installation
600 N
After testing/running
460 N