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When and How To Replace Belts
Follow these general guidlines when determining if it is time to replace a belt. | |
![]() Cracked Or Split Check for cracks or splits on the bottom or sides of the belt as it flexes. A cracked and/or split belt can fail any time. |
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![]() Greasy Grease build up causes a belt to soften, rot and fail. |
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![]() Glazed A belt with slick, hard sides doesn't function properly. This can cause a radiator or other component to overheat. |
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![]() Peeling When the undersurface of a belt peels, it becomes uneven, causing rough operation and failure. |
- A simple step-by-step guide to belt replacement
- Read the instruction and safety warnings below.
- Loosten locking bolt(s) on adjustment slot(s), pivot bolts.
- Move the belt drive accessory inward toward the engine.
- Remove belt from grooves and over the fan blades if necessary.
- Thread new belt over fan blades (if necessary) and into proper grooves.
- Move belt drive accessory outward to tension belt. Use 18" pry bar or "break-over" as necessary to tighten belt prior to tightening bolt at adjusting slot(s). Always use a belt tension gauge. We offer tension gauges for v-belts and tension gauges for multi-groove belts.
- Make certain all locking bolts are tight.
This documentation was provided by Dayco.