REAR SWING FLAIL
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
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BELTS AND PULLEYS
Belt Replacement:
•
Remove the access cover and top
gear box bracket section.
•
Push the idler pulley
(1)
away from
the belt
(2)
with a wrench, pry bar, or
similar tool to relieve pressure on
the belt.
◦
DO NOT
damage the idler pulley
or other components when
relieving pressure on the belt.
•
Remove the belt from the pulleys.
•
Reverse the above instructions to
install the new belt
(2)
.
•
Replace the access cover.
Pulley Alignment:
•
Use a straight edge
(5)
to confirm the
cutting shaft
(3)
and motor
(4)
pulleys
are in the same plane as the
idler pulley
(1)
.
•
If pulley misalignment is found,
correct as follows:
◦
Loosen the bolts
(6)
holding the
tapered collar
(7)
to the out-of-
alignment pulley
(8)
.
◦
With a padded mallet, tap the
pulley
(8)
backwards or forwards
on its shaft to align it with the
idler pulley
(1)
.
◦
With the pulley
(8)
aligned, tighten
the bolts
(6)
holding the tapered
collar
(7)
to the pulley.
◦
NOTE:
This process may be easier
without the belt installed.
•
Replace the access cover.
(1)
(2)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(7)
(8)
(6)
(5)
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