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Drive Belts: Inspection

Belt replacement under any or all of the following conditions is required:

Poly-V Belt system may develop minor cracks across the ribbed side (due to reverse bending). These minor cracks are considered normal and acceptable. Parallel cracks are not. (Fig 1).

NOTE: DO NOT use any type of belt dressing or restorer on Poly-V Belts.
Fig 1: Checking Drive Belt Wear Pattern
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