Preparing Damaged Belts

Remove broken belt.

Using a T-square and a sharp knife, remove damaged area.

IMPORTANT: Belt length variation must not be more than 38 mm (1.49 in.). Belt must be lengthened after two repairs.

NOTE: To reduce cutting effort, dip knife blade in liquid soap.

Recheck belt to make sure that it is cut squarely.

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Use a thick board to hold belt and a sharp knife to remove 25 mm (1 in.) of diamond pattern from end of belt taking care to keep 0.1 to 0.6 mm (0.003 to 0.023 in.) of diamond pattern to prevent any damaging of belt cords.

To reduce cutting effort, dip knife blade in liquid soap.

Trim trailing end of belt only as shown in illustration.

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Place belt on flat surface and hold it down firmly.

Adjust skiving tool pressure plate with thumb screw (A) to thickness of belt.

Turn thumb screw (A) down another half turn. Lock with outer screw (B).

Hold skiver firmly against belt.

Push skiver along end of belt until diamond pattern is removed.

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