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15.15 To lower the conveyor, first remove the ‘D’
Rings (reverse of Section 15.8)
– (you may need
to raise the conveyor slightly using the pump to
take the weight off the pins)
15.16 Turn the hydraulic pump release tap
slowly anti-clockwise until the conveyor starts to
descend.
15.17 Control the speed by regulating the tap
allowing the conveyor to lower slowly back onto
the chassis.
15.19 Ensure all power supply cables are coiled up securely and removed from the conveyor before
towing.
15.20 Ensure any loose material has been removed from the conveyor before towing.
Keep the conveyor clean, particularly under and around the loading section.
16.1 Belt
Check belt tension and adjust if necessary by evenly tightening adjusting nuts situated either
side of the conveyor tail section. (See details below)
The correct tension is the minimum required to maintain drive to the belt.
16.2 Gearbox
Lubricated for life; check oil seals on output shaft for leaks.
If the gearbox starts leaking please contact your supplier immediately.
16.3 Conveyor Tracking and Tensioning points
16. GENERAL CONVEYOR MAINTENANCE
15.18 Once the conveyor is at rest,
refit the lynch pins and the locking ‘D’
pins (reverse of Section 15.5)
Fig 16.1
Fig 16.2
Square Nut
Adjusting bolt head to
tension belt
Drum Shaft
Head adjusting stud
Loosen all four bolts first
