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The Force™ 2-Stage Operation Manual
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Revision Date 4/23/2019
7.
Appendices
7.1.
Appendix A. Belt Tension Testing/Adjustment.
7.1.1. Remove the belt guard.
7.1.2. Check belt(s) tension with belt tension tester.
7.1.2.1. Belts should be tensioned to 10 lbs.
7.1.2.2. If you need help using your tension tester tool please view the following video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYEHvfo8t6A
7.1.3. If the belt to be needs adjusted, loosen the four retaining nuts on top of the motor mounting
plate.
7.1.4. Adjust the bottom nuts on the motor base up or down to tighten or loosen the belt as necessary.
7.1.5. Be sure to check motor shaft alignment (note: can be up to
1
/
8
″
difference from side to side).
7.1.6. Retighten the top nut.
7.1.7. Rotate
the belt by hand around one turn (failure to do so could result in an incorrect reading).
7.1.8. Check belt tension again and repeat as necessary.
Adjustment Nuts
Retaining Nuts