MK Diamond Scarifier - Manual (Page 46)

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V-Belt inspection, adjustment and replacement
(A)
Remove the Cutting
Drum (See Cutting Drum
Change-out).
(B)
Locate and remove the Belt
Guard Retaining Screws us-
ing a 9/16-wrench.
(C)
Remove the Belt Guard.
(D)
Inspect the V-belt for exces-
sive wear, cracks and cuts –
if worn, proceed to step F.
(E)
Check V-belt for proper ten-
sion, if tension correct, go to
step O (proper tension is 1/2-
inch deflection of the belt).
(F)
Locate the Engine Mounting
Plate Bolts on both sides.
(G)
Loosen the Front Engine
Mounting Plate Bolts on
both sides using a 9/16-inch
wrench.
(H)
Loosen the Rear Engine
Mounting Plate Bolts on
both sides using a 9/16-inch
wrench.
(I)
Locate the V-belt Adjusting
Screw Lock Nut inside
the Cutting Drum Well.
Loosen the nut using a
9/16-inch wrench.
NOTe: When a new belt is installed, it should be inspected and re-tensioned after the first forty-eight
(48) hours of operation.
In order to ensure the Scarifier operates at peak efficiency, the power transmission V-belt should be
inspected monthly and changed if any signs of damage and/or excessive wear is observed.