
Maintenance
Drive Belt Adjustment
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Maintenance
5.11 Drive Belt Adjustment
The sawmill is equipped with the Autoclutch feature that remotely engages/disengages
the blade using a switch on the control box. See the separate
for
adjustment instructions.
WARNING!
Disconnect and lockout power before performing any ser-
vice to the electrical system. For battery-powered equipment, discon-
nect the negative battery terminal cable. For AC-powered equipment,
follow the lockout procedure provided in the safety section (
).Failure to do so may result in injury and/or electrical system
damage.
WARNING!
Before performing service near moving parts such as
blades, pulleys, motors, belts and chains, first turn the key switch to
the OFF (#0) position and remove the key. If the key is turned on and
moving parts activated, serious injury may result.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the engine drive belts or belt support bracket
with the engine running. Doing so may result in serious injury.
CAUTION!
Do not over-tighten the drive belt. Damage to the engine
may result
Periodically check the drive belt for wear. Replace any damaged or worn belts as needed.
Adjust the drive belt support
The drive belt support is designed to extend belt life. The bracket should be adjusted to
NOT touch the drive belt when the clutch handle is engaged (down position), AND to hold
the drive belt away from the engine pulley when the clutch handle is disengaged (up posi-
tion).
Adjust the drive belt support as needed. Depending on your engine model, the drive belt
support may be located near the drive wheel or drive pulley.
1.
Ensure the power is off.
2.
Loosen the adjustment bolts.
3.
Position the bracket so that the rod is close to, but does not touch, the drive belt with the
clutch handle engaged. This is approximately 1/8-1/16” (3-1.5mm).
4.
Retighten the adjustment bolts 25-27 pound feet (34-37 newton meters).
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