I originally loosened the adjuster nuts one full turn as the belt was fiddle string tight. On the test drive I started on a steep hill at an intersection, heard a hell of a squeal and smelled burning rubber. Thought I may have slipped the belt. I re-tightened the belt adjusters 1/2 turn, and have come to realize it is fairly easy to just spin the rear tire on acceleration ie squealing out and burning rubber. No gun shot noises.
I still have trouble NOT burning rubber off the line some times.