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Table 1-8. Potential Limits to Belt Drive Service Life
CONDITION
ROOT CAUSE
REQUIRED ACTION
Excessive Edge Wear
(mistracking)
Misalignment or bent drive structure
Check structure (bad bearing, bent members, etc.)
Bent or rough flange
Repair flange/replace sprocket
Damage due to handling (pry on, etc.)
Follow proper handling/installation procedure
Debris damage to edge of belt
Inspect/replace belt
Inspect for damaged or missing guards
Belt hitting obstruction
Check structure (bad bearing, bent members, etc.)
Inspect for loose/missing fasteners
Inspect for damaged or missing guards
Bent or loose idler bracket
Replace idler assembly
Inspect for loose/missing fasteners
Broken or loose guards
Check structure (bad bearing, bent members, etc.)
Inspect for loose/missing fasteners
Inspect for damaged or missing guards
Excessive tooth wear
NOTE
The drive belt tension
on a new belt will
loosen after approxi-
mately 1000 mi (1600
km)
Rough or damaged sprocket
Inspect/replace sprocket
Worn sprocket
Inspect/replace sprocket
Debris in sprocket
Clean and protect drive
Inspect for damaged or missing guards
Abrasive environment
Eliminate or control exposure
Inspect for damaged or missing guards
Apparent belt stretch
Worn sprocket
Inspect/replace sprocket
Debris in sprocket
Clean and protect drive
Inspect for damaged or missing guards
Idler bearing failure
Replace idler assembly
Aggressive riding/hard use
Riding practice/operator choice
Exposure to oils, solvents, harsh chemicals
Eliminate or control exposure
Clean and protect drive
Cracks in back of belt
Idler/bearing binding
Replace idler assembly
Exposure to oils, solvents, harsh chemicals
Eliminate or control exposure
Clean and protect drive
Cut by sharp debris (not at belt edge)
Inspect/replace sprocket
Continue to run but monitor condition frequently
Cut by sharp debris at belt edge
Inspect/replace sprocket
Inspect/replace belt
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