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With Belt Tension Gauge

  1. Replace belts, if cracks, fraying or wear is found.
  2. Check drive belt tension and adjust it if necessary by changing generator installing position and or idler pulley installing position.

    Belt tension 

    1. (A)  490 - 640 N (50 - 65 kgf, 110 - 144 lb)
    2. (B)*  350 - 450 N (36 - 46 kgf, 79 - 101 lb)
    Fig 1: Checking Drive Belt Tension (With Belt Tension Gauge)
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