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Belt Tension
1.
Remove the front shields. Tension the belts (A)
by tightening the nuts (B) until the springs (C) are
stretched to 4.6" (inside hooks). Belt tension can be
verified using a spring gauge. Deflection at center of
belt should be 4 lbs. at 1/4" deflection.
2.
Check the belt tension after 5 hours of initial use.
Check the belt for wear and re-tension if necessary
every 50 hours of use or annually (if less than 50 hours
per year).
Maintenance
Belt Replacement
Blower Belt
1.
Disconnect PTO shaft.
2.
Remove the two shields from locations (A) and loosen
the idler bolt (B).
3.
Loosen nuts (C) and rotate the shield (D) as shown.
Remove the belt (E) from the pulley behind the blower.
4.
Remove the belt from the large pulley and install a
new belt. (B51 V-belt)
5.
Re-tighten the idler to proper belt tension and reinstall
the shields
.
Maintenance Schedule
Each
Use
Initial
5 Hrs
8
Hrs
50
Hrs Annually
Belt tension: Check
and adjust/replace
X
X
X
PTO shaft cross
and bearing, lube
X
X
PTO shaft
telescoping
member, lube
X
X
Hopper screen,
cleanout
X
X
Fan and chute,
cleanout
X
Drive frame
housing, cleanout
X
B
C
A
A
B
C
D
E
