AG-BAG LX1214, Operator'S Manual

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7 - MAINTENANCE
The belt tension can also be checked using a “Belt Ten-
sion Frequency Meter” which can be purchased locally.
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Hold the hand held pickup sensor (1) so that the light
is focused on the edge of the belt. With he other hand
(2) briskly tap on the face of the drive belt causing it to
vibrate.
Check the reading, the reading should be approxi-
mately 32Hz/n.
Adjust the belt tension as follows:
1. A wrench is provided for loosening the locknuts and
turning the adjuster nuts. The wrench is in a storage
tube at the front corner of the engine frame on the feed
table side.
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2. Loosen the adjuster locknuts (1) on the four corners of
the engine frame.
3. Turn the top adjuster nut (2) to move the entire en-
gine frame assembly up. Turn all four adjuster nuts the
same amount to keep the engine level and in alignment.
Adjustment usually only requires 1/8 to 1/4 turn.
4. After the belt is tensioned, lock all four adjusters with
the locknuts.
5. Place the wrench back into the storage tube when fin-
ished.
6. Close and latch the planetary drive belt cover. Never
operate the bagger with any shields or covers open or
missing.
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