
Maintenance
Blade Tensioner
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Maintenance
5.8
Blade Tensioner
WARNING!
Before performing service near moving parts
such as blades, pulleys, motors, belts and chains, first turn
the key switch to the OFF (#0) position and remove the key.
If the key is turned on and moving parts activated, serious
injury may result.
Rev. A9.00+:
See Figure 5-5.
Add fluid such as Dexron III or Conoco MV32 to the tensioner assembly
as needed. To add fluid, raise the valve handle and remove the vent fitting from the reser-
voir cap. Place the tensioner handle between the end of the piston housing and bracket
and pry the assembly forward until the tensioner piston is completely collapsed inside the
housing. Fill the reservoir to 1/4” from the top. Replace the vent fitting.
FIG. 5-5 REV. A9.00+
Remove vent
fitting
Fill reservoir with
hydraulic fluid
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Use tensioner handle
to pry piston housing
forward until piston is
completely inside housing
Raise valve
handle