BESTLINK SIZE A 1/2" ADJUSTABLE LENGTH V-BELT BESTORQ
ONE FOOT EACH
With Bestlink belts, installation and assembly is as easy as a twist and lock into place. No special tools are
required to couple or uncouple each Bestlink belt. Once assembled, Bestlink belts install in a fraction of the
time needed for endless rubber belts. Beslink belts install in minutes without removing outboard bearings or
moving motors.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Before installing, turn belt inside out (tabs inside) and couple the belt.
2. Place belt in nearest small sheave groove.
3. Extend belt and place in nearest large sheave groove.
4. Manually turn belt until it is in the groove all around drive.
Do NOT jog motor.
5. Continue to manually work the belt from groove to groove.
6. Repeat until all grooves are filled.
ALTERNATE INSTALLATION
1. Form Bestlink v-belt to the correct pitch length.
2. Move motor forward.
3. Place all belts in position.
4. Move motor back into position while applying correct tension.
5. Secure motor tightly.
BELT LENGTH DETERMINATION
Lay out pitch length of belt desired. Remove one link in every 24 for A & B section or one link in every 20 for C-Section.
RETENSIONING
Bestlink, like other linked belts, require retensioning after 1-3 hours of running. You may adjust the center distance
of the drive or you may remove the belt, remove one link and reinstall the belt.