RBK 815 Recumbent Cycle
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Procedure 5.1 - Primary Belt Tension Adjustment
1.
Remove the covers per Procedure 7.1
2.
Place the belt tension gauge on the primary belt. The belt will twist when the
tension gauge is engaged. The belt tensions have been adjusted to accommodate
the twisting of the belt. See Diagram 5.1.
Diagram 5.1 - Primary Belt Tensioning
3.
The correct belt tension is 90 pounds ± 5 pounds. If the belt tension range is
correct, skip to step 7.
4.
If the belt tension is incorrect, slightly loosen the idler pulley mounting nut. The
idler pulley mounting nut also fastens the belt adjustment bracket. The belt
tension can not be adjusted if the idler pulley mounting nut is tightened. See
Diagram 5.2.