American Eagle 53887, Owner'S Manual

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11 Maintenance 11
The minimum pressure valve is set at the factory. If oil blows out through the air filter the
minimum pressure valve may need to be set.
Minimum Pressure Valve Set Procedure
1. Remove the lock nut.
2. Turn the adjusting screw in until it just touch-
es.
3. Turn the adjusting screw out three full turns.
4. Replace and tighten lock nut.
Minimum Pressure Valve
NEW BELT
Installation Tension: 98.0 lbf
Tensioning Force: 6.8 lbf
Belt Deflection: 9/64 in
Span Length: 9.00 in
USED BELT
Installation Tension: 65.4 lbf
Tensioning Force: 4.8 lbf
Belt Deflection: 9/64 in
Span Length: 9.00 in
Belt Tension
Force Applied
Belt Deflection
Span
ADJUSTING SCREW
LOCK NUT