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Belt Tension

BELT ADJUSTMENT

Application (1) Deflection - In. (mm)
Metro & Firefly (Canadian) (Generator Belt)
New .20-.27 (5-7)
Used (2) .24-.31 (6-8)
Prizm (3)
(1) Check belt with 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied midway on longest belt run.
(2) Belt operated for 15 minutes is considered used.
(3) Automatic belt tensioner is used. Belt tension adjustment is not necessary.