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Belt Deflection

Measure belt deflection in center of longest pulley-to-pulley span. See BELT DEFLECTION SPECIFICATIONS table. If belt deflection is not as specified, adjust as necessary.

BELT DEFLECTION SPECIFICATIONS

Application (1) Deflection - In. (mm)
New Belt 0.31-0.35 (8.0-9.0)
Used Belt 0.35-0.39 (9.0-10.0)
(1) With 22 lbs. (10 kg) applied to belt.