Figure 38
1. Reel drive belt 2. Bearing housing mounting
nuts
B . Using a 3/8 inc h dri v e tor que wrenc h,
rotate the bearing housing with 35-40 in.-lb .
of tor que to set belt tension ( Figure 39 ).
Figure 39
1. Bearing housing 2. 3/8" Torque wrench here
C . W hile holding the tor que wrenc h setting,
tighten the bearing housing mounting n uts
( Figure 38 ). 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 40 ).
Figure 40
1. Traction drive belt cover
2. Chec k tension b y de pressing belt ( Figure 41 )
at mid span of pulleys with 4 ± 1 lb of force .
Belt should deflect 1/4 inc h (6 mm). If the
deflection is incor rect, proceed to next ste p .
Figure 41
1. Traction drive belt
3. T o adjust belt tension:
A. On bac k side of side plate , loosen the bolt
securing the idler brac k et to the side plate
( Figure 42 ).
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