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7. Replace the right hand cover per procedure 7.1.
8. Remove the left, right and top covers. Place the belt tension gauge, as shown in Diagram
5.2, on the primary belt.
Diagram 5.2 - Primary Belt Tensioning (C842, C842i, C846i and C846 version 2)
Belt
Gauge
Primary
Belt
9. The belt gauge should read 95 pounds plus or minus 5 pounds. If the belt tension is
incorrect, loosen but do remove the idler pulley locknut. Insert a pry bar between the bottom
side of the idler pulley and the frame tab directly below the idler pulley. Carefully, pry the
idler pulley upward until the belt gauge reads 95 pounds. While maintaining the belt gauge
reading at 95 pounds, torque the idler pulley locknut to 120 inch pounds.
10. Check the secondary belt tension per procedure 5.2.
11. Replace the top and both side covers.
C842, C842i, C846, C846i Upright and Recumbent Cycle
Idler Pulley Locknut
Idler
Pulley
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