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BXT Series
7.5 Maintenance
By following a careful service and maintenance program
for your machine, you will enjoy many years of trouble-
free operation.
Review your engine manual for specific
instructions / requirements.
7.5.1 Drive Belt Replacement:
1.
Ensure the engine is off (ignition switch is off and the fuel
valve is closed).
2.
Remove the four bolts that secure the belt guard, and the
three bolts that secure the upper belt guard to the chipper.
Remove the guards.
3.
Loosen (do not remove) the 4 x bolts that hold the engine
mount to the main frame (located at the bottom of the
motor mount)
4.
Turn the belt tensioning bolt counter clockwise, until belt
is loose enough to remove, then remove the belt (see
illustration).
5.
Replace with the new belt
6.
Turn the belt tensioning bolt clockwise, to pull the engine
mount outwards to tighten the belt
7.
Check the tension by pushing on the belt with your fore
finger and measure its defection. Drive belt should deflect
no more than 1/2 to 5/8" (13 mm to 16 mm).
8.
When tension is correct, check pulley alignment then
tighten up all four engine mount bolts, and replace the belt
shield and bolts.
9.
Recheck tension after 10 hours of use.
Engine
Nuts (4)
Motor
Mount
Engine
Front
Fig. 23 –
BOTTOM VIEW OF MOTOR MOUNT
