Morbark TORNADO 15 - Adjusting the Belt Tension

54 • Tornado 15
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
ADJUSTING THE BELT TENSION
To check for proper tension of belts, follow the
directions in V-Belt tension gauge.
Throttle engine down and disengage the
clutch.
DANGER/THROWN DEBRIS, CUT,
PINCH HAZARD: Make sure the drum
has come to a complete stop before at-
tempting any maintenance.
CAUTION: Do not use your hand to
check for drum movement.
DANGER/THROWN DEBRIS HAZARD:
Do not use the clutch for adjusting belts
for any reason.
DANGER/THROWN DEBRIS, CUT,
PINCH HAZARD: Shut power unit off
before any maintenance is performed.
To adjust the chipper belt tension, follow
these steps:
Remove the belt shield.
Loosen the engine bolts.
Adjust chipper belt to obtain proper belt
tension by using engine adjusting bolts.
Tighten bolts with proper torque.
CAUTION: Adjust both sides evenly to
ensure proper sheave alignment.
Whenever the belt shield is removed for
service, replace it after you have nished.
Shields are built for your protection. Use
them.
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