MAINTENANCE & AJUSTEMENTS
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ACCELERATOR BELT TENSION
FIGURE 134
The 4-banded belt (item 1) of the accelerator is driven by the pulley on the cutter head shaft. Its tension is adjusted with
the spring (item 2):
WARNING: Always make sure all rotating components have stopped before servicing the harvester.
1. Loosen the locking nut (item 4).
2. Adjust the spring rod (item 3) until there is a 1.5 to 2.5mm (1/16-3/32in) gap between the coils.
3. Tighten the locking nut (item 4).
Figure 134 Accelerator belt tension
PROCESSOR BELTS TENSION
FIGURE 135
The tension is maintained through the tension idler (item 4). Tighten the belts (item 5) by turning the (right-hand side)
rod (item 2) of the tension spring (item 3) with the provided square head handle (item 1) to obtain a gap between the
coils of 1.5 mm to 2.5 mm (1/8 - 3/32in). For higher demanding conditions or with a high horsepower tractor, increase
this tension to avoid slippage and belt failure.
NOTE: During the first few hours of use, check the tension regularly to compensate for initial stretching of the 4 banded
belts. Stretching may equate to approximately 1” to 2" (2.5 to 5 cm).
Figure 135 Corn processor belt tension adjustment
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