Terex TL120 Operating Instructions Manual page 82

7 Care and Maintenance
7.8.6 Double V-belt
7.8.6.1 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 the case of double V-belts, the following
must be observed:
• If one damaged or worn V-belt must be
replaced, always change both V-belts
together.
• Visual examination of the complete V-belts;
replace worn or damaged V-belts immediately.
7.8.6.2 Checking the V-belt tension
Attention
We recommend checking the V-belt tension
using a V-belt tension measuring device.
• Check the tension in accordance with the
manufacturer's Operating Instructions.
7.8.6.3 Checking without using a tension
measuring device
• 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. 45 kg), the V-belt sag
should equal 10 mm.
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