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Check visible area of poly-V belt for wear - AP13.22-P-1352V

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ENGINE 152, 271, 274, 276, 651 in MODEL 172 

ENGINE 271 in MODEL 171 

Fig 1: Checking Poly-V Belt Visible Area For Wear
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INSPECT Check     
1 Check poly-V belt (1) for wear and damage at visible points and compare with damage profiles   AP13.22-P-1351-01A
If wear or damage is present:
↓
Replace the poly-V belt (1), subject to a separate repair order.
 
REMOVING Remove     
2 Remove bottom engine compartment paneling    
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 171 AR61.20-P-1105V
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 172 AR61.20-P-1105W
INSPECT Check     
3 Check poly-V-belt (1) for wear and damage at visible points when vehicle is raised, and compare with damage profiles   AP13.22-P-1351-01A
If wear or damage is present:
↓
Replace the poly-V belt (1), subject to a separate repair order.
 
INSTALLING Install     
4 Install lower engine compartment paneling    
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 171 AR61.20-P-1105V
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 172 AR61.20-P-1105W