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16.5 REPLACING THE V-BELT DRIVE
2
4
1
6
3
5
Fig. 23
The Verti-Drain
®
is driven by a “power belt” V-belt. When it is worn and must, therefore,
be replaced, follow the following method: (See fig. 23)
1. Ensure that the Verti-Drain
®
unit is in the top position and block it so that it cannot
drop (see section 11.0).
2. Ensure that the machine is switched off and is put on the parking brake.
3. Remove the cover on the side of the pump.
4. Remove the side plate (1) on the top rod (2).
5. Release the idler (3) by removing the lock pin (4) so that the idler spanner (5) is
released and the idler (3) can be moved down.
6. Remove all bushes and bolts around the pulleys including on the Verti-Drain
®
side
that lock the V-belt (6).
7. Loosen the chain coupling between engine and pump.
8. Remove the old V-belt.
9. Now, place the new V-belt around the pulleys.
10. Mount the bushes and bolts again in the correct place and ensure that the V-belt (6)
has been locked in place correctly. The bushes should just not touch the V-belt.
11. Next, re-tighten the idler (3) and mount the lock pin (4).
12. Mount the chain coupling again.
13. Mount the side plate (1) and cover again.
14. The machine can now again be used.
@ The V-belt does not need to be tensioned further. This will occur automatically by the
spring that is attached to the idler when you allow the Verti-Drain
®
to drop.
