2005-2009 Kawasaki Brute Force 650/KVF 650 4x4 Service Manual, Page 43Get this manual
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-25 Periodic Maintenance Procedures
If necessary, replace the belt with new oneBelt [A] Crack [B] Broken [C] Peeling IO]
Check the belt for cracks, breaks, or peeling
o Whenever the belt is replaced, inspect the drive and the
driven pulleysH5050028S C
Drive Belt Deflection Inspection
Remove the torque converter cover (see Torque Converter Cover Removal in Converter System chapter) Put the transmission in neutral and rotate the driven pulley by hand to make sure the belt is shifted all the way to the top of the driven pulley Measure the belt deflection [A] as shown: OPlace straightedge [B] on top of the belt between the drive pulley [C] and the driven pulley [0]OUse ruler to push the belt away from the straightedgePush hard, but with no more force than 59 (6 kgf, 13 Ib)Belt Deflection Standard: 22 27 mm (0.87 1.06 in