Maintenance 27
Step 3 – Weave the strand to the other side
1. Repeat the steps in Step 2, going in the opposite direction, weaving to the other
side edge of the belt as shown in the following illustrations.
2. If you are installing a new belt, you are finished splicing.
Step 4 – Check Drive Shaft Sprocket Alignment
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Check to ensure 3/16-inch clearance between all sprockets (and/or blanks) and
the Z-bends next to them.
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Check alignment of sprocket teeth with a straight-edge. (Only necessary if the
sprockets are not keyed to the drive shaft.)
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