Yamaha VX500SXBC Service Manual page 7

DRIVE V-BELT
2. Adjust the position of the V-belt by re-
moving or adding a spacer 1 on each
adjusting bolt 2 .
V-belt height adjustment
To move V-belt up: Add spacer
To move V-belt down: Reduce spacer
3. Tighten:
S Adjusting bolt
Adjusting bolt:
10 Nm (1.0 mSkg, 7.2 ftSlb)
4. Inspect:
S Drive V-belt
Cracks/damage/wear ! Replace.
Oil or grease on the V-belt ! Check the
primary and secondary sheaves.
5. Inspect:
S Primary sheave
S Secondary sheave
Oil or grease on the primary and sec-
ondary sheaves ! Use a rag soaked in
lacquer thinner or solvent to remove
the oil or grease. Check the primary and
secondary sheaves.
6. Measure:
S Drive V-belt length a
Out of specification ! Replace.
Drive V-belt length:
500
1,119 X 1,129 mm
(44.063 X 44.437 in)
700
1,129 X 1,137 mm
(44.4 X 44.7 in)
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