Scrub System
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Service Manual – Clarke CA30 20B and 17E
Brush Drive Belt
The brush drive belt should be periodically inspected and replaced. The drive belt is ribbed for better
engagement with the motor shaft. Belt tension is controlled by a spring loaded idler pulley.
1. Although not required, it is much easier to
perform this procedure with the scrub deck
removed from the machine. Remove the scrub
deck as described on
page 46
.
2. Using a 19mm wrench, loosen the belt tension jam
nut
(A)
.
3. Using a 12mm open-end wrench, fully loosen (but
do not remove) the belt tension screw
(B)
.
4. Starting at the pad hub
(C)
, lift the drive belt
(F)
off the pulleys
(C
&
E)
and off the motor shaft
(D)
.
Replacement
1. Before replacing the belt, inspect the idler and
brush hub bearings. The pulleys should turn
smooth and easily, but not so easy that they
freewheel-spin. Replace if necessary.
2. Wrap the ribbed side of the belt around the motor
shaft. Make sure the ribs are aligned and the top
rib on the drive belt is in the top groove on the
motor shaft.
3. Wrap the smooth side of the drive belt around the
idler pulley
(E)
.
4. Finish wrapping the belt around the brush hub
(C)
.
5. Begin tightening the belt tension screw
(B)
and
make sure the tension spring
(G)
is correctly in
position.
6. Continue tightening the tension screw until
reasonable hand pressure against the belt at
(H)
deflects the belt approximately 1/8" (3mm).
7. While holding the tension screw
(A)
from turning,
tighten the jam nut
(B)
.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H