Toro 44225, Operator'S Manual

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Figure 24
1. Chain cover assembly 2. Spacer (under cover)
2. Loosen bolts and nuts securing motor and
sprocket assembly to the main frame (
Figure
25 ).
3. Rotate motor and sprocket assembly, in
mounting slots, until proper tension is achieved.
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Figure 25
1. Drive chain 2. Motor and sprocket
assembly
4. Tighten the mounting bolts.
5. Install the cover assembly and spacer.
Adjusting the Conveyor
Belt
When the conveyor belt is adjusted properly, the
compressed length of each compression spring
should be 112 mm (4-7/16 inches). Adjust the
conveyor belt as follows:
1. Loosen the jam nuts and adjust tension rod
(
Figure 26 ) nuts to attain the desired tension.
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Figure 26
1. Tension rod 4. Nut
2. Compression spring 5. 112 mm (4-7/16 inches)
3. Jam nut
2. Tighten the jam nuts to lock the adjustment.
3. Check to ensure that the center distance
between the conveyor belt roller shafts (
Figure
27 ), on each side of machine, are equal
distance—approximately 89.5 cm (35-1/4
inches).
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Figure 27
1. Conveyor belt roller shafts 2. Distance between shafts
Replacing the Conveyor
Belt
When replacing a damaged or worn conveyor belt,
always inspect the hopper seals (
Figure 28 ) and the
gate edge ( Figure 28 ) for wear or torn edges. Replace
worn or torn components to ensure proper operation
of the new conveyor belt.
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