Section 2: Adjustments
AFM4211 All-Flex Grooming Mower 315-507M
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Belt Tension
Refer to Refer to Figure 2-1:
CAUTION
!
To avoid minor or moderate injury:
The belt drive system is under spring tension. Use care when
servicing the system to avoid injury caused by forces built up
Excessive Belt Tension May Lead to:
•
Premature belt damage and drive components.
•
A safety hazard to the operator or bystanders.
Not Enough Belt Tension May lead to:
•
Premature belt damage due to excessive slipping.
1. To check belt tension, apply force at arrow “A
”
with a
tension tester until the belt has deflected 1/4". The
force required to get this deflection should range from
7 to 10 lbs (3.2 to 4.5 kg). Be sure the belt is
positioned in all the pulley grooves correctly.
2. Adjust belt tension by adjusting eyebolt (#1) as
needed. This adjustment will increase or decrease
tension on spring (#2).
3. If eyebolt (#1) does not provide enough adjustment
to get the proper tension, then reconnect chain (#3)
to a different length. All chain tension must be
removed at the eyebolt nut before readjusting the
chain.
IMPORTANT:
Belt tension should be rechecked on
new belts after approximately 20 hours of operation.
Belt Tension
Figure 2-1
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Section 2:
Adjustments