Initial Set-Up
Hydrostatic Pump Belt
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Initial Set-Up
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3.10 Hydrostatic Pump Belt
Do not inspect, adjust, or change the hydrostatic pump belt while the
engine is running.
The hydrostatic pump drive belt is located at the rear of the engine, under the engine
guard.
The hydraulic belt idler is mounted on the engine framework. See Figure 3-4
The idler should tension the belt properly so
that additional adjustments are not neces-
sary.
1.
Check the belt for visible wear or damage.
2.
Replace the belt if the belt appears exces-
sively worn, damaged, cracked, weathered,
or otherwise unsuitable or unsafe.
3.
Check the belt for 45-50 lbs. tension on the
Cricket gauge (part number 028498).
NOTE:
If the idler tensioner
rotates to its maximum stroke without adequately tightening the belt,
you need to replace the belt.
If the belt you are checking is new, and the idler tensioner goes to its
maximum or minimum stroke without adequately tightening the belt, it
is likely you have installed the wrong size belt. See the Parts Manual or
contact your Lastec dealer for the proper belt lengths for your Articula-
tor.
4.
Check for belt wear and/or wear to the nylon tensioning rods (part number 049571) if slip-
page is occurring.
5.
Ensure that the idler tensioning rods are properly installed and in good condition: if these
rods are loose, worn, or fatigued, the idler will not properly tension the belt.
CM0035-2
FIG. 3-4