Reel Drive Belt (Transmission coupler)
1. Remove the belt cover mounting fasteners and belt
cover to expose belt (Figure 40).
Figure 40
1.
Belt cover
2. Check tension by depressing belt (Figure 41) at mid
span of pulleys with 4 ± 1 lb. of force. Belt should
deflect 3/16 to 5/16 inch (4.8 to 7.9 mm). If the
deflection is incorrect, proceed to next step.
Figure 41
1.
Reel drive belt
3. To adjust belt tension:
A. Loosen the bearing housing mounting nuts
Figure 42
1.
Reel drive belt
2.
Bearing housing mounting
nuts
B. Using a 3/8 inch drive torque wrench, rotate the
bearing housing with 35-40 in.-lb. (4-4.5 N-m) of
torque to set belt tension (Figure 43).
Figure 43
1.
Bearing housing
2.
3/8" Torque wrench here
C. While holding the torque wrench setting, tighten
the bearing housing mounting nuts (Figure 42).
Do not over-tension belt.
D. Install belt cover.
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