Generator Inspection: Pulley

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Check pulley for wear, damage or other abnormal conditions.
For CVT model, check pulley according to the following procedures.
1. Fix center of pulley.
2. Check that pulley locks up when turned in clockwise direction [a] and rotates smoothly in counterclockwise direction [b]. If faulty condition is found, replace pulley.
  
  Fig 1: Checking Pulley
  Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.