
Adjusting Belt Tracking
The procedure for adjusting belt tracking is the same for both sides of timed knife headers.
IMPORTANT:
Belts that are not tracking properly are subject to premature failure; ensure the pulleys are aligned and parallel.
Follow the belt tensioning procedures in this manual to prevent misalignment.
Cogged timing belts should be centered on the knife drive box pulley and positioned at least 2 mm (3/32 in.) from
either edge of the pulley when the header is running (a gap should be visible between the belt and the edge of the
pulley).
NOTE:
The belt should not make continuous contact with the
fl
anges of the drive pulley, but occasional contact
is acceptable.
DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected start-up of machine, always stop engine and remove key
from ignition before leaving operator’s seat for any reason.
1. Open both endshields. Refer to
.
CAUTION
Exercise extreme care when operating the header with the endshields open.
2. Operate the header. Observe the belt tracking on both the drive pulley and the knife drive box pulley on both sides
of the header. Shut down the windrower and remove the key from the ignition before making any adjustments.
3. If the belt is tracking towards the inboard side
of the drive pulley, the likely cause is a toe-out
problem (A) and (B). If the belt tends to move towards
the low tension [inboard] side of the pulley, proceed to
Step
.
4. If the belt is tracking towards the outboard side
of the drive pulley, the likely cause is a toe-in
problem (C) and (D). If the belt tends to move towards
the high tension [outboard] side of the pulley, proceed
to Step
.
Figure 5.98: Knife Drive Pulley
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