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the measured belt tension.
5. Compare the measured belt tension to the first stage drive belt tension specification.
System Component
First Stage Belt Drive Tension - New
First Stage Belt Drive Tension - Used
(1) New belt tension applies to new belt first time installations. Used belt tension
applies to reinstalling an existing belt or when re-tensioning an existing used belt.
6. If the tension is not within the specified Limits, do the following tension adjustment
steps to bring the tension within specification:
a. Remove the belt tension gauge.
IMPORTANT: The belt tension gauge must be removed while making
tension adjustments or the measurement will be invalid.
b. Make a small incremental adjustment to the 1/2" hex head First Stage Belt Ten-
sioner bolt as needed (loosen or tighten) to bring the belt tension into spe-
cification.
Contact Precor Customer Support at support@precor.com or 800.786.8404 with
any questions.
Note: Belt tension adjustment is an iterative process, only make small
tension changes per adjustment. Be careful to NOT over tension the
belt, which could result in damaging the belt or pulley hardware.
First Stage Drive Belt Tension Adjustment
Specification
(1)
140-150 lbs (63.5 - 68 kgs)
(1)
125 - 135 lbs (56.7 - 61 Kgs)
5 Adjustment Procedures
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