Maintenance
Blade Wheel Belts
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Maintenance
Use a small funnel or cup to completely fill the block with hydraulic fluid. When full, place the fill
plug in the fill plug hole and thread 1-2 turns. Manually push the rear piston all the way in to
allow excess oil and air to bleed from system through the plug. Tighten the plug all the way.
Reinstall the idle-side blade wheel, blade and blade housing covers. Reinstall the tensioner ball
and handle.
3.9
Blade Wheel Belts
1.
Rotate the blade wheel belts and check them for wear. Rotating the belts every 50 hours will give you
longer belt life. Replace belts as necessary. Use only B57 belts manufactured by Goodyear
or Browning.
2.
Periodically check all belts for wear. Replace any damaged or worn belts as needed.
3.10 Drive Belt Adjustment
WARNING!
Do not for any reason adjust the engine drive belts or belt
support bracket with the engine running. Doing so may result in
serious injury.
See Table 3-2.
Check the drive belt tension after the first 20 hours, and every 50 hours thereafter.
See the table below for drive belt tension specifications for your model sawmill.
FIG. 3-5
Engine/Motor
Belt Tension
E20
7/16” (11mm) deflection with 16 lbs. of deflection force
E25
7/16” (11mm) deflection with 16 lbs. of deflection force
TABLE 3-2
Tension Handle and Ball
Front Piston
Piston Guide
Rear Piston
3H0610
Fill Plug
Gauge
Gauge
Fill Plug
Rear Piston
Piston Guide
Front Piston
Tension Handle and Ball
50
50
