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MODEL BTC-150
MAINTENANCE
SPROCKET INSTALLATION
1. Follow all pre-maintenance shut down procedures
and remove the cutter head inspection plate on
the left side of the mower attachment or on the
right side of the stumper attachment as shown
in Figure 1.
2. Lay the paddle belt tension tool on top of the belt
as shown in Figure 2.
3. Center the front of the paddle belt tension tool in
the inspection cover cutout with the edge of the
adjuster slot in the overhung load adapter mount
as shown in Figure 2. If the beltshield is removed
center the paddle between the two sheaves. This
will place the paddle belt tension tool in the center
of the belt between the two sheaves.
4. Set a torque wrench at 65 ft-lbs (88 Nm) for
mower attachment or 55 ft-lbs (74 Nm) for
stumper attachment.
5. Use a 1-1/8” socket on the torque wrench and
turn the torque wrench clockwise.
6. When the torque wrench reaches 65 ft-lbs (88 Nm)
for the mower head attachment, or 55 ft-lbs (74
Nm) for the stumper attachment, the belt should
be deflected 7/8” (22 mm) for both attachments.
7. If the belt tension needs to be adjusted, see the
Cutter Head Belt instructions.
8. Reinstall the inspection cover plate or the cutter
head beltshield.
BELT TENSION CHECKING PROCEDURES
DANGER
!
Before attempting any type of maintenance,
disengage clutch or cutter head engagement, wait for
the cutter head to come to a complete stop, place the
cutter head on the ground, turn off engine, remove
the ignition key, make sure the ignition key is in your
possession, and wait 2 minutes then disconnect the
battery. Make sure the cutter head is set on the ground
or securely blocked up and also chained before doing
any work around or under it.
1. Inspect the bore of the sprocket and the bushings tapered surface. Remove any oil, dirt or grease.
2. Place the bushing in the sprocket, inserting screw loosely.
3. Place key in key seat and slide sprocket to its desired location with the screw head facing out. If bushing
goes on hard check shaft for burrs, remove if necessary.
4. Check for proper alignment of belts and evenly tighten bolts to recommended torque (See Page 37).
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