Spearhead RC 132, Handbook & Parts Book

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Spearhead RC
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BELT TENSION CONTROL
Always exercise great caution when servicing the machine, as
there is a potential risk of wedged in fingers and hands between
drive belt, pulleys and blades.
It is very important that the belt is mounted correctly and
tightened. After mounting a new belt it must be tightened to the
correct tension. 950 Nm (for RC132) or 1100 Nm (for RC162).
After 3-5 hours of operation the belt has given in and must be
checked again.
The tension may now have changed now they
’ve been used.
They must be tensioned now to:

RC132
– 720 Nm

RC162
– 900 Nm
Recommended Tools:

Belt Measurer “Optikrik II”

1 pc. 13mm Ring/Fork Spanner

2 pc. 19mm Ring/Fork Spanner

Work Gloves

Safety Shoes
Procedure:

Loosen the two caps bolts and raise the cap.

Check the Nm belt
setting with Belt measurer “Optikrik II” 200155.0

Adjust the belt if necessary.

Turn the rotors a couple of times and recheck with the belt tensioner.

Close the cap and retighten the two bolts.