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2008-10-17 Workshop Manual, Stiga Titan 5 Mechanical power transmissions
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5.1 Belt theory
5.1.1 Why it is so important to use
original belts from the retail
dealer?
The table below shows the demands on normal
commercial grade belts compared to demands
on original spare parts belts from the retail
dealer. The later are designed and
manufactured in close connection between the
subcontractor and the rider manufacturer.
The table is intended to display the importance
to use the original belts.
Case
Commercial
grade belts
Original spare
parts belts
Remarks
Fitness to pulleys.
The belt shall rest
with its angled
sides against the
pulleys. There
must be a space
between belt and
pulley bottom.
The belt shall rest
with its angled
sides against the
pulleys. There must
be a space
between belt and
pulley bottom.
Same demands.
Original belts
guarantee that the belt
fits against the pulleys.
Length
Manufactured in
standard lengths
in steps..
Manufactured in
preedefined lengths
to fit between the
pulleys..
The distance between
the pulleys is fix. The
belt tensioner gives the
original belt an optimal
tension.