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13-MAINTENANCE  (continued)
13.8     Box Drive Belt Replacement 
Note – 3M recommends the replacement of drive
  belts in pairs, especially if belts are 
 unevenly worn.
Lower Drive Belts 
Figure 13-1
1.   Remove and retain center plate (A) and four (4) 
screws.
2.  Remove and retain side cover (B) and fasteners.
3.  Loosen, but do not remove lock nut (C).
4.  Loosen tension screw (D) until all belt tension is 
removed.
5.  Pull belt splicing pin (E) out and remove belt.
6.  Place new belt over pulleys with laced splice at top.  
Insert splicing pin.  
Note – Pin must not extend beyond edge of belt.
7.  Adjust belt tension as explained in 
 
"Adjustments – Box Drive Belt Tension". 
8.  Replace side cover and center plates and secure 
with original fasteners.
Upper Drive Belts 
Figure 13-2
1.  Remove and retain center plate (A) and four (4)
screws and plain washers.
2.  Loosen, but do not remove lock nut (B).
3.  Loosen tension screw (C) until all tension is removed 
from belt.
4.  Remove four (4) screws on side of belt guard (D) and 
slide belt guard out to expose belt.
5.  Pull belt splicing pin (E) out and remove belt.
6.  Place new belt over pulleys with laced splice at top.  
Insert splicing pin.  
Note – Pin must not extend beyond edge of belt.
7.  Adjust belt tension as explained in 
 
"Adjustments – Box Drive Belt Tension".
8.  Replace front cover and belt guard(s) and secure 
with original fasteners.
Figure 13-1   Lower Drive Belt Replacement
Figure 13-2   Upper Drive Belt Replacement
 •  To reduce the risk associated with mechanical and electrical hazards:
  −   Turn electrical and air supply off and disconnect before performing any adjustments, 
      maintenance or servicing the machine or taping heads
 •  To reduce the risk associated with impact hazards:
  −   Always use appropriate supporting means when working under the upper drive assembly
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