Bandit37
MODEL 75 MAINTENANCE
DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
1. Before attempting any type of maintenance,
disengage clutch, wait for the disc/drum to
come to a complete stop, turn off engine,
remove the ignition key, make sure the
ignition key is in your possession, install the
disc/drum lock pin, and disconnect the battery.
2. If machine has been running, allow time for the
hydraulic oil to cool down before continuing.
3. Remove beltshield.
4. Remove the hydraulic suction hose from the
hydraulic pump, the hose can be capped with
a 3/4” NPT pipe cap. If the hose is not capped,
keep the end of the hose higher than the
hydraulic tank.
5. Remove the hydraulic pressure hose from the
hydraulic pump, the hose can be capped with a
#10 male JIC cap.
6. Remove the bolts that hold the torque arm to the
hydraulic pump.
Hydraulic
Pump
Chipper
Sheave
Hydraulic
Suction
Hose
Hydraulic
Pressure
Hose
Torque
Arm
Torque Arm
Bolts
7. Remove the old drive belts and place the new drive
belts on. The engine may have to be adjusted in
order to do this.
8. Adjust the belts to the correct tension, see pages
38 - 39.
9. Bolt the torque arm to the hydraulic pump.
10. Reassemble both hydraulic hoses to the hydraulic
pump.
11. Reinstall beltshield.
12. Check the hydraulic uid level and ll to 7/8 full,
if needed.
13. After running the machine for a few minutes, the
hydraulic oil level will need to be checked again
and lled to 7/8 full, if needed.
14. Check the hydraulic hoses to make sure they are
tight and not leaking.
15. Remember new belts stretch and will need to
be checked often, tighten if needed, see pages
38 - 39.
16. Resume normal operation.