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MODELS 65XP(XL)/95
MAINTENANCE SECTION
MODEL 65 DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
Before attempting any type of maintenance disengage clutch, turn off engine, wait for the disc to come
to a complete stop, install the disc lock pin, disconnect battery, and make sure the ignition key is in your
possession.
DANGER
1) Follow all pre-maintenance shut down procedures.
2) If machine has been running, allow time for the hydraulic oil to cool down before continuing.
) Remove beltshield.
4) Remove the hydraulic suction hose from the hydraulic pump, the hose can be capped with a 3/4”
NPT pipe cap. If the hose is not capped, keep the end of the hose higher than the hydraulic tank.
5) Remove the hydraulic pressure hose from the hydraulic pump, the hose can be capped with a #10 male
JIC cap.
6) Remove the bolts that hold the torque arm to the hydraulic pump.
7) Remove the old drive belts and place the new drive belts on. The engine may have to be adjusted in
order to do this.
8) Adjust the belts to the correct tension, see pages 52 - 53..
9) Bolt the torque arm to the hydraulic pump.
10) Reassemble both hydraulic hoses to the hydraulic pump.
11) Reinstall beltshield.
12) Check the hydraulic fluid level and fill to 7/8 full, if needed.
13) After running the machine for a few minutes, the hydraulic oil level will need to be checked again and
filled to 7/8 full, if needed.
14) Check the hydraulic hoses to make sure they are tight and not leaking.
15) Remember new belts stretch and will need to be checked often, tighten if needed, see pages 52 - 53.
16) Resume normal operation.
Hydraulic
Pump
Chipper
Sheave
Hydraulic
Suction Hose
Hydraulic
Pressure
Hose
Torque
Arm
Torque
Arm Bolts
