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MISCELLANEOUS
19. Every 200 hours:
CHECK/TENSION
V-BELTS
If correctly tensioned, a pressure of 35-50 N on a drive belt
(depending on the free length of the belt) should deflect it
about 10 mm.
Change worn or damaged belts.
1.
Detach the securing screws.
2.
Set the correct tension using the adjusting screw.
Do not overtighten the belts.
Measurement using a Krikit belt tension gauge
(Part. No. 587 495)
1.
Zero the gauge by pressing the measuring arm.
2.
Place the gauge on the V-belt at an equal distance from two pulleys.
3.
Press until the gauge clicks.
4.
Read the gauge.
- The recommended tension of genuine Scania belts
when tested is 300 N.
When changing belts, slightly higher (10-15%) tension should be used.