3.Check V-belt tension (Figure 18) by using a tensionmeter (6.0 - 9.0 lbs.) against the inside belt at a mid point between the two pulleys, or by deflecting the center belt at a mid point 3/8” (10 mm) - 1/2” (13 mm).

CORRECT V-BELT

TENSION 3/8 IN. (10 MM) TO 1/2 IN.(13 MM) WHEN DEPRESSED AT MIDPOINT AS SHOWN

Figure 18.V-Belt Tension

4.DO NOT over or under tension the V-belts. Severe damage can occur to the saw and engine crank shaft if the belts are over tensioned. A decrease of power to the blade and poor performance will result if the belts are under tensioned (loose on pulleys).

5.If theV-belts becomes worn or loose, replace them by using the following V-belt part numbers listed in Table 6.

Table 6. V-Belts and Pulleys

Engine Size

V-Belt P/N

Pulley P/N

Blade Size

 

 

 

 

 

3VX375

15365

14"

 

10799

20 HP Engine

 

 

 

 

 

3VX355

15366

20"

 

 

15897

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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