Terex TL160 Operating Manual page 87

7.8.7 V-belt
Attention
If the machine features air-conditioning, only
one V-belt is used.
• If the V-belt must be replaced, observe the
size of the V-belt when ordering the spare
part.
7.8.7.1 Checking the condition of the V-belt
Danger of injury
due to rotating V-belts.
• Only check and tension V-belts with the
engine off.
• Secure the engine against unauthorized
starting.
Attention
In case of double V-belts (machine not
featuring
air-conditioning), observe the following:
• If one damaged or worn V-belt must be
replaced, always change both V-belts
together.
• Check the entire V-belt for damage (visual
inspection).
• Replace damaged or worn V-belts immediately.
7.8.7.2 Checking the V-belt tension
Attention
We recommend checking the V-belt tension
using a belt tensioner gauge.
• Check the tension in accordance with the
manufacturer's Operating Instructions.
7.8.7.3 Checking without a belt tensioner
gauge
• To check the tension, press the V-belt with your
thumb in the middle of the greatest free length,
and measure the sag.
Attention
Using medium thumb pressure of approx.
45 N (approx. 4.5 kg), the V-belt sag should
equal 10 mm .
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Care and Maintenance
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