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Checking for Gate Assembly Wear
Check for visual signs of wear:
• Advancing O-ring, or standard O-ring: Flat areas along the
O-rings (Figures 6-1 and 6-2, respectively).
• Bar Gate: Angled wedge begins to flatten excessively
(Figure 6-3).
Figure 6-2. Standard
O-Ring Gate
Figure 6-3. Bar Gate Figure 6-1. Advancing
O-Ring Gate
Flattened
O-rings
Flattened edge
(more than 50%)
Flattened
O-rings
Visual Inspection
(continued)
Ensuring Proper Timing and Drive Belt
Tracking
Check for visual signs of:
• Misaligned timing pulleys.