National Flooring Equipment PANTHER 8274, Instruction Manual

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8274/9274 PROCEDURE
BELT (CONTINUED)
BELT TENSION
NOTE: IF THE TENSION IN NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED, THE TOOLING WILL SLIP AND NOT PERFORM
AS DESIGNED
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•Loosen (do not remove) two of the three tension bracket bolts (Figure A)
•Pivot the loosened bracket so it is evenly spaced with the center pulley (Figure B & C)
•Apply pressure with a pry bar between the gear plate and tension bracket (Figure D), tighten both bolts
•Recheck the spacing between the brackets and the center pulley (Figure B & C)
•Belt should be tightened to have less than ¼” of movement (Figure E)
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•Loosen (do not remove) both bolts on one of the tension brackets (Figure F)
•Pivot the loosened bracket so it is evenly spaced with the center pulley (Figure G & H)
•Apply pressure with a pry bar between the gear plate and tension bracket (Figure I), tighten both bolts on
the bracket
•Recheck the spacing between the brackets and the center pulley (Figure G & H)
•Belt should be tightened to have less than ¼” of movement (Figure J)
Figure A Figure B Figure C
Figure D Figure E
Figure F
Figure G
Figure H
Figure I
Figure J
Brackets
Center Pulley
Brackets
Pry Bar
Brackets
Center Pulley
Brackets