Figure 34
1. Belt cover
2. Chec k tension b y de pressing belt ( Figure 35 ) at
mid span of pulleys with 4 ± 1 lb . of force . Belt
should deflect 1/4 in. If deflection is incor rect,
proceed to next ste p .
Figure 35
1. Reel drive belt
3. T o adjust belt tension:
A. Loosen the bearing housing mounting n uts
( Figure 36 ).
Figure 36
1. Reel drive belt 2. Bearing housing mounting
nuts
B . Using a 3/8 in. dri v e tor que wrenc h, rotate the
bearing housing with 35-40 in.-lb . of tor que to
set belt tension ( Figure 37 ).
Figure 37
1. Bearing housing 2. 3/8" Torque wrench here
C . Tighten the bearing housing mounting n uts
( Figure 36 ). Do not o v er -tension belt.
D . Install belt co v er .
Traction Drive Belt
1. R emo v e belt co v er mounting fasteners and belt
co v er to expose belt ( Figure 38 ).
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