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    Default F3 belt alignment

    As a newbie i'm asking if this pic is telling me my belt/rear tire is out of alignment since it is always so close to one side. Or, is this normal with the belt rarely dead center in the sprocket?

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    The belt is not supposed to be dead center on the rear sprocket. Suggest you read the "Drive Belt" section of your owner's manual.
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    Quote Originally Posted by JayBros View Post
    The belt is not supposed to be dead center on the rear sprocket. Suggest you read the "Drive Belt" section of your owner's manual.
    Ok! Guess I just got put in my place . Will do.

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    Default Here's the thing....

    Check it after you have rolled forward . I see many track right but when you back up it will move. If this is the case you might have it checked...
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    Quote Originally Posted by vdoman View Post
    As a newbie i'm asking if this pic is telling me my belt/rear tire is out of alignment since it is always so close to one side. Or, is this normal with the belt rarely dead center in the sprocket?
    The important thing is that it does not migrate (move from side to side) when the direction of rotation changes.

    Roll it forward 2 or three vehicle lengths while watching the belt.

    Then roll it back 2 or 3 lengths - the belt should stay in the same place. That is how you check and adjust the alignment. ;-)

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