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SERVICE section 5
Drive Chain Adjustment/Replacement
(continued)
See Drawing 10. Replace chain guard (1) before
operating machine.
Removing Drive Belt Covers
See Drawing 11 and remove covers (1) and (2).
After the first 10 to 12 hours of use, re-adjust the
drive belts. Thereafter check the drive belts tension
after each 20 hours of operation.
NOTE: If the belts show signs of excessive wear or
any damage, or can no longer be correctly adjusted
they must be replaced. See Drawing 12.
Adjusting Main Drive Belt
See Drawing 12. To adjust the main drive belt,
slacken off the four engine mounting bolts (1).
Release locknut (2) and turn the adjusting bolt (3)
clockwise* to tighten the belt and counter clockwise
to slacken the belt. When correctly adjusted, there
should be 5/8 inch deflection between pulley
centers. Re-tighten bolts (1) and locknut (2).
* Viewed from the operating position.
Drawing 10
Drawing 11
Drawing 12
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