Norwood Kwik-Pit 26 Series, Operator'S Manual

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5 - MAINTENANCE
5-8
First 1 Hour Of Operation
Conveyor Belt Tension
Adjusting your conveyor belt for proper tension helps to ensure
trouble-free operation and long belt life. A conveyor belt only
needs to be tight enough to eliminate slipping on the drive
roller. If the belt is too loose, it will slip on the drive roller
making smoke or a noticeable sound, with the belt slowing
down. To correct belt slippage and set proper tension on the
belt, follow the steps below.
IMPORTANT
Failure to stop using the machine with a slipping belt will
damage it and/or the drive roller lagging. In extreme cases,
sections of burnt belt will have to be replaced. This type of
damage is not covered by warranty.
WARNING
• Hydraulic Drive Option: Engage park brake, place
transmission in PARK, shut off engine, remove key,
and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving
the tractor cab.
• Electric Drive Option: Turn machine OFF, shut down
and lock out power source, unplug power cord and
wait for all moving parts to stop before inspecting,
servicing or repairing machine.
• Keep body, hair, and clothing away from moving con -
veyor belt and rollers.
• Do not operate with any guards removed or modified.
Keep guards in good working order. Failure to comply
could result in death or serious injury.
1. If the machine is in the raised position, Install transport
locks on left and right side of the lift axles to avoid cyl -
inders settling during servicing.
(See"Transport Locks:
Locking & Stowing" on page 4-12)
2. Clear area of bystanders.
3. It may be necessary to remove the “Inlet Cover”
A
to
properly watch for conveyor belt alignment while adjusting
conveyor belt tension.
(See Fig. # 5-4)
A
Fig. # 5-4 Remove the Inlet Cover
4. Loosen “Bearing Nuts”
A
and “Jam Nuts”
B
at the
hopper pulley.
(See Fig. # 5-5)
A
A
B
Fig. # 5-5 Adjusting Conveyor Belt Tension At Hopper
Pulley