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NOTE
The V-belt tension gauge can be held in three different positions (Figure 5),
depending on ease of use and location of belt being checked. Holding the gauge in
one of these three positions will make sure that only the black pad will be pushed on
during the tension check.
6. Place V-belt tension gauge (Figure 5, Item 1) against V-belt (Figure 5, Item 2) at a location (Figure 5, Item 3)
midway between belt pulleys (Figure 5, Item 4) with flange on bottom of tension gauge against edge of V-belt.
NOTE
While pushing on the tension gauge as it is pressed against the V-belt, you will hear
or feel a click when the tension of the V-belt is reached. You will need to stop
pressing against the gauge immediately when you hear or feel this click and carefully
remove the gauge from the belt without disturbing the position of the black indicator
arm.
7. On tension gauge (Figure 6, Item 1), press slowly on black pad (Figure 6, Item 2) and stop when click is heard
or felt.
Figure 6. V-Belt Tension Gauge.