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5.2.4 BELT TENSION AND ALIGNMENT
A drive belt and pulley system transmits power
from the motor or engine to the pinion gear for
rotating the drum. The tension must be maintained
to prevent slipping and the pulleys aligned to
prevent belt wear. To set the tension and
alignment, follow this procedure:
1.
Unlatch and open hood.
2.
Disable power source by unplugging power
cord or disconnecting spark plug wire.
3.
Loosen motor or engine mounting platform
bolts (from back side).
4.
Slide or tap platform down to tighten belt.
5.
The belt is properly tensioned when the
mid-span deflects ¼ inches (6 mm) when
pushed on with a 10 lb force.
6.
Tighten platform mounting bolts to their
specified torque.
7.
Align the pulleys by loosening the motor or
engine mounting bolts.
8.
Slide or tap the power unit into position to
align the pulleys.
9.
Tighten power unit mounting bolts their
specified torque.
10.
Close and secure the hood.
5.2.5 BELT TENSION AND ALIGNMENT
Each machine is equipped with 3 equally spaced
paddles on the inside of the drum. After extended
use, they will wear. To replace paddles, follow this
procedure:
1.
Open hood and disable power source by
unplugging power cord or removing spark
plug wire.
2.
Remove paddle mounting bolts.
3.
Remove old paddles and install new ones.
4.
Install mounting bolts and tighten to their
specified torque.
Steel drum
Plastic drum