SP5014TRX SERVICING BELTS
33
Replacing V-Belt
Replace V-belt guard cover and tighten bolts.
DO NOT RUN MACHINE WITHOUT ALL
GUARDS IN PLACE AND SECURED.
GENERAL TENSIONING OF V-BELT DRIVES
Tensioning of belts on the V-belt drive is critical. A few simple rules about tensioning will
satisfy most of your requirements:
1. The best tension for the V-belt drive is the
lowest tension at which the belts will not slip
under the highest load condition.
2. Check the tension on a new drive frequently
during the first day of operation.
3. Thereafter, check the drive belt tension
periodically.
4. Too much tension shortens belt and
bearing life.
5. Keep belts and sheaves free from any
foreign material that may cause slippage.
To Next Page