Boss Hoss Cycles Year 2005 Owner's Manual page 42

FIGURE 3.10
DIRECT READINGS!
Operation:
With the indicator arm down, place the tension tester longitudinally with the belt span
and depress the blue pressure pad. When you feel and hear the distinct "click", do not
press further. Remove the gauge and read the correct belt tension by observing the point
where the top side of the indicator arm crosses the numbered scale on the gauge body.
The engine should run at least five minutes and the belts retensioned to the tension lbs.
shown in the pretension column. This procedure insures that the belt will seat in the
pulleys properly and that desired belt life will be achieved.
OVERTENSIONING DURING THE INITIAL INSTALLATION TO OFFSET
THE OMISSION OF BELT RUN-IN IS NOT RECOMMENDED.
TENSION-TENSION-TENSION. The importance of belt tension cannot be emphasized
enough. Improper tensioning of belts is the greatest contributor to premature belt failures,
more than all other belt problems. Correct tension is a must for satisfactory belt life. Be
sure to read and know the required installation procedure and tensions.
BELT TENSION RANGE: 400-500 FT-LBS.
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