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Installing Conditioner Drive Belt
WARNING
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the key
from the ignition before leaving the operator
’
s seat for any reason.
1.
Lower the rotary disc pull-type fully.
2.
Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
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D
A
B
C
Figure 4.279: Conditioner Drive
3.
Install drive belt (A) onto driven pulley (C), and then onto
drive pulley (B). Ensure the belt is in the pulley grooves.
NOTE:
If necessary, loosen jam nut and adjuster nut (D) to relieve
spring tension.
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A
B
C
D
Figure 4.280: Spring Tension Decal
4.
Measure the length of tensioner spring (A), and adjust
spring length to 366 mm (14 3/8 in.) to match spring
tension decal (B).
NOTE:
Tensioner springs hook into different locations on different
types of conditioners.
5.
Increase spring length (tension) by turning adjuster nut (D)
clockwise.
6.
Once correct spring measurement has been achieved, hold
adjuster nut (D) and tighten jam nut (C) against it.
