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Figure 1-35. Belt Tension Gauge (Part No. HD-35381)
1/4-5/16 in. (6.4-7.9 mm) 2 2006 Softail: Maintenance
10 lbs (4.5 kg) of force Figure 1-36. Checking Belt Deflection 3 1 Axle adjuster jam nut Figure 1-37. Axle Adjusters
h35381a s0217x1x 7523 4 Spring clip 1. Axle nut 2. 3. Axle adjuster 4.
REAR BELT DEFLECTION
SPECIALTY TOOL Belt tension gauge Measure belt deflection with the approximate weight of NOTE Customers may purchase belt tension gauge from an autho- See Figure 1-35. Obtain BELT TENSION GAUGE (HD- CAUTION Setting tension without using BELT TENSION GAUGE typically results in loose belts. Loose belts will fail due to ratcheting (jumping a tooth) which causes tensile cord See Figure 1-36. Check that the drive belt top strand deflects 1/4-5/16 in. (6.4-7.9 mm) while applying 10 lbs If belt adjustment is necessary, see Figure 1-37. Remove spring clip (1) and loosen axle nut (2) and jam nut (3). Adjust belt tension by turning the axl
INSPECTION PART NO. Check rear belt deflection: As part of the pre-ride inspection. At every scheduled service interval. When checking belt deflection: Set belt tension at tightest point in belt. Perform procedure with motorcycle cold. the owner on motorcycle. rized Harley-Davidson dealer. 35381). crimping and breakage. (4.5 kg) of force upward. specification in step 2 is achieved. 2.15 VEHICLE ALIGNMENT. Install axle nut.
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