CROSS CONVEYOR BELT ADJUSTMENT
McIntosh Brothers Forage wagons are fitted with a tracking strip on all cross conveyor belts. If
your belt does require adjusting, it may be due to belt stretch or material build-up under the belt.
Use the following procedure:
1.
Check rollers and conveyor tray for any material build up. If some exists, slacken off the two
rear adjusters and remove the belt joining pin. This will allow access for cleaning.
2.
When clean, re-join the belt and adjust to the previous position.
3.
Start the machine and run up to check for belt alignment and tension.
4.
If the belt is off line, tighten the rear adjuster on the side the belt is running off on. Only move
the adjuster ¼ to ½ turn per time and allow machine to run three to four minutes for the belt
to retrack, repeat procedure till correct position is achieved
(see illustration No. II)
for adjuster
position.
5.
Never over tension the belt as this can cause stretching and put more strain on the rollers.
Make sure the adjuster lock nuts are firmly tightened after completion. For correct tension
adjustment to take out belt slack, tighten further by 6mm. For further advice, regarding
adjustments check with your Supplier or the Manufacturer.
