Drive V-Belt - Yamaha RS90K Service Manual

DRIVE V-BELT

DRIVE V-BELT
WARNING
When installing the new V-belt, make sure that
it is positioned from 1.5 mm (0.06 in) above
the edge of the secondary sheave to –0.5 mm
(–0.02 in) below the edge a.
If the V-belt is not positioned correctly, the
clutch engagement speed will be changed. The
machine may move unexpectedly when the
engine is started.
Adjust the V-belt position by removing or add-
ing a spacer 1 on each adjusting bolt 2.
CAUTION:
As the V-belt wears, adjustment may be neces-
sary. To ensure proper clutch performance, the
V-belt position should be adjusted by adding a
spacer on each adjusting bolt when the V-belt
position reaches 1.5 mm (0.06 in) below the
edge.
New belt width:
34.5 mm (1.36 in)
Belt wear limit width:
32.5 mm (1.28 in)
1. Measure:
• V-belt position a
NOTE:
Install the new V-belt onto the secondary sheave
only. Do not force the V-belt between the sheaves;
the sliding and fixed sheaves must touch each
other.
Standard V-belt height:
–0.5 ~ 1.5 mm (–0.02 ~ 0.06 in)
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