
NOTE:
The following two steps apply only to the left
side drive.
3. Install the V-belts (C) onto the pulleys.
NOTE:
Ensure the drive motor is fully forward, do
NOT
pry the belts over the pulley.
4. Turn the adjuster bolt (B) clockwise to tighten the
V-belts. A properly tensioned V-belt should de
fl
ect
4 mm (5/32 in.) when 52–77 N (12–17 lbf) is applied
at the midspan.
IMPORTANT:
To prolong the life of V-belts and drives. Do
NOT
overtighten the V-belts.
5. Tighten the two bolts (A) on the endsheet.
Figure 5.84: Knife Drive V-Belts
6. Ensure the knives are timed before tightening the belt.
Refer to
Adjusting Double-Knife Timing , page 149
.
7. Slide pulley (A) up on support bracket (B) to take-up
the slack in the timing belt and tighten adjuster nut (B).
NOTE:
Ensure idler pulley (A) is as high as possible in the
support bracket (B) slot.
8. Tighten nut (C) to 212–234 N
·
m (157–173 ft
·
lbf).
Figure 5.85: Knife Drive
9. Tension the knife drive belt. Refer to
10. Install the access cover (A) and secure with bolt.
11. Close the endshield. Refer to
Figure 5.86: Access Cover
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