MacDon D65 SP DHOM - Manual (Page 179)

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
NOTE:
The following two steps do not apply to the right site drive.
2. Install the two V-belts (C) and turn adjuster bolt (B) to
tension them. Tension is checked at mid span of the
belts. The belts should deflect 5/32 in. (4 mm) with
12–17 lbf (52–77 N) of force applied to each belt.
NOTE:
Ensure drive motor is fully forward to allow
V-belt’s installation.
3. Tighten the two bolts (A) on endsheet.
Figure 6.82: Knife Drive V-Belts
4. Ensure that knives are timed before tightening belt.
Refer to
Adjusting Double Knife Timing, page 169 .
5. Slide the idler pulley (A) in the slot on the support
bracket (B) to take up the slack in the timing belt.
NOTE:
Ensure that the lower nut (C) is as high in the slot
as possible.
6. Tighten the nut (D) to 157–173 ft·lbf (212–234 N·m).
Figure 6.83: Knife Drive
7. Tension knife drive belt. Refer to Tensioning Timed
Knife Drive Belts, page 168 .
8. Close endshield. Refer to Closing Endshields, page
38 .
9. Reinstall the access panel (A) and secure it with a bolt.
Figure 6.84: Access Cover
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