Perkins 900 Series Workshop Manual page 222

14
900 Series
To check the drive belts Operation 14-1
1 Renew the belt if it is worn or damaged.
2 The condition of the belt should be checked at the intervals shown in the User's Handbook. The belt should
be renewed if there are cracks in the belt or if the belt is contaminated by oil or grease.
3 To check the tension, press the belt with the thumb (A) at the centre of the longest free length and check
the deflection. With moderate thumb pressure 45 N (10 lbf) 4,5 kgf the correct deflection of the belt is 10 mm
3
( / in).
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1
2
A
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