Twose TS466, Operation Manual

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Rotor Pulley
Motor Pulley
Correct Belt Tension
11 lbs (50nm) load - 9mm deflection
CUTTING HEAD ‘VEE’ BELT ADJUSTMENT
To adjust the cutting head ‘vee’ belts the following procedure should be followed: -
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Position the cutting head on the ground in a safe level location with the drive end
uppermost.
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Switch off the tractor engine, remove and pocket the key.

Remove bolt securing the ‘flap-door’ of the drive end, this will release the guard flap
panel.

Open upper guard/inspection panel.

Slacken the 2 bolts holding hydraulic motor to its mounting plate.

Adjust belt tension by turning the nuts on the tensioning screw
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clockwise will tighten the belt, anti-clockwise will slacken the belt.
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When the correct belt tension is achieved (refer to diagram below) the 2 adjustable nuts
on the tensioner screw must be locked tight and the 2 bolts securing the motor to the
head re-tightened to lock the whole unit into position.

Re-check tensions when all bolts have been tightened.

Close flap door and secure with bolt.
NOTE: Belt tension should be checked on a weekly basis.