LONGEVITY TIPS

• When possible, try to use neoprene belts as a protection against belt rot. Neoprene is a synthetic rubber that is resistant to damage caused by grease and oils.
• Never install a new belt by trying to stretch it over a pulley using a screwdriver or similar tool. Always loosen the component first. Extreme stress at one point of a belt will weaken the inner reinforcement cords and cause the belt to fail early.
• Retighten a new belt after a few hundred miles of driving since it will stretch slightly. A new belt becomes "used" after only 10 minutes of operation.
• Be careful not to mistake a loose drive belt for a faulty accessory component. Often times, malfunctioning components can be corrected by tightening a drive belt. Do not replace components unnecessarily when a belt tension adjustment would suffice.

SYSTEMS
ACCESSORY DRIVE BELTS
SAFETY TIPS
PROPER CARE