How to Stretch a V-Belt

Power down the system you're working with. Wait for the system to cool down completely. The rotating shafts of the system can cause significant heat.

Remove any part of the system that is blocking you from accessing the V-belt. Consult your owner's manual if necessary. For example, to get to a V-belt of your transmission, you must first take off the drive guard.

Slip your fingers or another object on the underside of the belt. Stretch upward to release the belt.

Pull the stretched belt away from the system to remove it. You may need to stretch it gently upward or downward to get it off the system.

Stretch out the new V-belt with your hands. Then, put it in place in the system, stretching it upward or downward, just as you did the old V-belt, to secure it in place.