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Reassembly - Installation of Eclipse™ ES Unit (Continued)
Adjust belt tension as follows:
a.
Loosen the idler sprocket by turning the large hex screw counterclockwise.
b.
Turn the idler sprocket adjustment screw clockwise to apply tension to the belt. Check the belt tension by applying a 10 pound load to the
belt midway between the drive and driven sprocket. The belt should deflect between .250 and .313 inches.
c.
Once the proper belt tension is achieved, tighten the idler sprocket by turning the large hex screw clockwise.
d.
Apply Loctite #242 to idler sprocket bolt threads before final tightening.
Idler Sprocket Adjustment Screw. Turn CW (clockwise) to
apply tension, CCW (counterclockwise to relieve tension.
Idler Sprocket
Large Hex Screw
Check belt tension here
Air Clutch
Adjusting Belt Tension