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Tornado 15
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
BELT INSTALLATION
Keep the following suggestions in mind when installing drive belts.
Clean oil and grease from the sheaves, remove any rust or burrs from the grooves.
Loosen adjuster bolts until the belts can be put on the sheaves without forcing or pry-
ing.
Make sure that the sheaves are correctly aligned and that the shafts are parallel and
there is clearance for the drive to run. Check all bearings during set up.
Work belts around in the groove by hand, so that the slack in the belts is on the top or
on the bottom.
CAUTION: Never pry or force a belt onto the sheave with screwdrivers, crowbars,
wedges etc. Damage to the belt and drive can result.
Note: All new belts have an initial stretch. It will be necessary to adjust the tension
often until the belt is properly seated and the initial stretch is eliminated.
WARNING: Never attempt to check or adjust belts while the machine is running.
BELT CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
Remove grease and oil as quickly as possible before they can penetrate into the belt,
causing deterioration.
Clean belts by wiping them with a clean cloth. Use a nonammable cleaner or solvent
to remove excessive grease and oil. Water and a detergent soap can be used, but it is
not as satisfactory as a nonammable cleaner.
WARNING: Never attempt to clean the belts while the machine is running. Never
use flammable cleaning solvents.
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