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Removing Conditioner Drive Belt
WARNING
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the key
from the ignition before leaving the operator
’
s seat for any reason.
1.
Lower the header fully.
2.
Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
3.
Remove the left driveshield. For instructions, refer to
3.5.1 Opening Driveshields, page 42
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A
B
C
D
E
Figure 4.181: Conditioner Drive
4.
Turn jam nut (A) counterclockwise to unlock the tension
adjustment.
5.
Turn jam nut (A) and adjuster nut (B) counterclockwise to
fully extend tensioner spring (C), and release the tension
from conditioner drive belt (D).
6.
Fully loosen hardware, then slide threaded rod (E) forward
and down to disengage the rod pivot point from the disc
speed sensor bracket.
NOTE:
The threaded rod pivot point must be disengaged from the
disc speed sensor bracket to allow the tensioner assembly
to rotate enough to remove the drive belt.
7.
Remove drive belt (D).