Ribbed Belt: Removing
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CAUTION:
Risk of damage due to reversed running direction on a used ribbed belt.
- Before removing ribbed belt, marking running direction with chalk or felt-tip pen for reinstallation later.
-- To release ribbed belt tension, rotate tensioner in the direction of the -arrow-.
-- Secure the tensioning system using Locking Pin T10060A.
-- Remove the ribbed belt.