Carlton SP8018, Owner'S Manual, Page: 50 / 96

SP8018 SERVICE BELTS
CHECK BELT TENSION (
con’t
)
•
As an alternative to using a belt tension
gauge, insert a screwdriver or metal bar
(a metal ruler would be good) through
the slot to check belt tension.
•
Make a mark on the screwdriver or
metal when it touches the belts without
any force applied and then apply force
and make another mark.
•
Measure the distance between the two
marks. If the measurement is more than
1/2", the belts tension is too loose. If the
measurement is much less than 1/2", the
belts tension is too tight.
•
It is important to maintain the proper
belt tension for optimal performance.
Make needed adjustments to maintain
the recommended belt tension. See next
section for how to “
Adjust Belt
Tension
”
.
NOTE: Do Not over tighten the engine
belts. Overly tight belts will cause damage
to PTO/clutch bearings and to cutter disk
bearings.
CHECK BELT GUARDS
•
Check and retighten bolts daily.
•
Check condition of bolt threads when
belt guards are removed or if a bolt
won’t tighten or won’t stay tightened.
•
Replace any bolts that are worn or
damaged. Replace any bolts and/or nuts
with stripped threads.
•
NEVER RUN MACHINE WITHOUT
ALL GUARDS IN PLACE AND
SECURED. ROTATING PARTS ARE
DANGEROUS AND COULD CAUSE
SEVERE INJURY.
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