Checking The Drive Belt - Yamaha XV16AL Service Manual

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DRIVE BELT AND DRIVE PULLEY
REMOVING THE DRIVE BELT AND DRIVE
PULLEY
NOTE:
Loosen the drive pulley nut before remove
the rear wheel.
1. Remove:
• drive pulley cover bracket 1
• drive pulley cover 2
2. Straighten the lock washer tab.
3. Loosen:
• drive pulley nut 1
NOTE:
When loosening the drive pulley nut, press
down on the brake pedal so the drive pulley
does not move.

CHECKING THE DRIVE BELT

1. Clean:
• drive belt
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a. Wipe the drive belt with a clean cloth.
b. Put the drive belt in a mixture of mild
detergent and water. Then, remove any
dirt from the drive belt.
c. Remove the drive belt from the mixture
and rinse it off with clean water. Then, let
the drive belt thoroughly dry.
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2. Check:
• drive belt
CAUTION:
ACHTUNG:
• To protect the drive belt from damage,
handle it with care.
• The drive belt can not be bent smaller
than 127 mm (5 in) a.
• The removed drive belt can not be
twisted inside out.
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