Checking The Drive Belt; Installing The Drive Belt - Yamaha 2012 TMAX XP500A Service Manual

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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 deter-
gent 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
Refer to "CHECKING THE DRIVE BELT"
on page 3-20.
3. Check:
• Drive pulley "1"
• Rear wheel pulley "2"
Bent teeth → Replace the drive belt and
pulleys as a set.
4. Check:
• Holder "1"
Cracks/damage → Replace.
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INSTALLING THE DRIVE BELT

1. Install:
• Drive belt
2. Adjust:
• Drive belt slack
Refer to "ADJUSTING THE DRIVE BELT
SLACK" on page 3-21.
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