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8.3
Checking Conditioner Drive Belt
Ensure the conditioner drive belt tensioning spring is set at the correct length.
NOTE:
If no conditioner is installed, proceed to
8.4 Checking Cutting Angle, page 140
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Figure 8.4: Conditioner Drive Belt
1.
Open left driveshield. For instructions, refer to
2.
Check that belt (A) is properly tensioned and positioned on
the pulleys. Overall spring length (B) should be 365 mm
(14 3/8 in.). If adjustment is required, refer to
Adjusting Conditioner Drive Belt, page 139
3.
Check that adjuster nuts (C) are tight.
4.
Check that the spring is hooked at the correct location:
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Hole (D) for roll conditioner
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Hole (E) for finger conditioner
5.
Close driveshield. For instructions, refer to
8.3.1
Adjusting Conditioner Drive Belt
If necessary, adjust the conditioner drive belt tensioning spring to the correct length.
1.
Open the left driveshield. For instructions, refer to
7.1 Opening Driveshields, page 129
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Figure 8.5: Conditioner Drive Belt
2.
Check that the spring is hooked at the correct location:
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Hole (A) for roll conditioner
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Hole (B) for finger conditioner
3.
Turn jam nut (C) counterclockwise to unlock
tension adjustment.
4.
Turn adjuster nut (D) clockwise to increase spring length
(tension). To decrease spring length (relax), turn adjuster
nut (D) counterclockwise.
5.
Set overall spring length (E) to 365 mm (14 3/8 in.).
6.
Close driveshield. For instructions, refer to
