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A
B
C
Figure 4.95: Knife Drive V-Belts
4. Loosen two bolts (A) on the knife drive mounting bracket.
5. Turn adjuster bolt (B) to loosen the two V-belts (C), then
remove the V-belts.
Installing Timed Drive V-Belts
DANGER
To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start-up or fall of a raised machine, always stop the engine and
remove the key before leaving the operator’s seat, and always engage the safety props before going under the
machine for any reason.
NOTE:
Install new V-belts in matching pairs.
1. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
2. Open the endshield. For instructions, refer to 4.3.1 Opening Hinged Endshield, page 116.
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A
B
C
Figure 4.96: Knife Drive V-Belts
3. Position V-belts (C) on the pulleys.
4. Turn adjuster bolt (B) to move the drive motor until a force
of 53 N (12 lbf) applied at mid-span deflects V-belts (C)
3 mm (1/8 in.).
5. Tighten bolts (A) on the drive mounting brackets.
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