Check condition of toothed belt for:
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- Tears, cross-section fractures
- Separation of layers (toothed belt body, tensile cords)
- Bursting on toothed belt body
- Fraying of tensile cords
- Surface cracks (plastic surface)
- Traces of oil and greaseNOTE: If faults are found, the toothed belt must be replaced.