Page 24
13.0 Procedure for tensioning the drive belts
Place the new belt in position in over the pulleys
and ensure the belt is correctly located in all the
pulley grooves.
Tighten the tension screw with the tension nut
slackened off slightly. This will begin to tighten the
belt. Once the appropriate tension is reached,
tighten the tension nut. Note tightening the nut will
tighten the belt slightly, please set the tension
screw to compensate for this.
The tension belt should have approximately 1/4”
(6 mm) of slack. If necessary loosen the tension
nut and re-adjust the tension screw until the cor-
rect tension is achieved. Check that the tension nut
is tight upon completion.
(Note the belt tension should be checked periodi-
cally without belt guides in place).
Replace the drive belt guards
Replace the belt guides
