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What are the main functions of an idler gear?

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An idler gear supports a belt, routes a belt around obstructions, increases the amount of area a belt contacts a pulley, or adds tension to a belt or chain drive system.

In the case of a gear chain, the idler would reverse the motion of the gear it drives.

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