Wheatheart Transfer Auger - Manual (Page 38)

6. M AINTENANCE W HEATHEART M ANUFACTURING - T RANSFER A UGER
6.2. M AINTENANCE P ROCEDURES 8”, 10”, & 13”
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6.2.8. R
EPLACING
B
ELTS
(G
AS
& E
LECTRIC
D
RIVES
)
1. Lock out all power.
2. Remove guard to allow access to belts.
3. Disengage motor mount handle (gas only) and remove belts.
4. The new auger belts can now be put in place.
5. Follow procedure below for tightening belts.
6. Re-attach guards.
6.2.9. T
IGHTENING
B
ELTS
(G
AS
& E
LECTRIC
D
RIVES
)
ELECTRIC DRIVES:
• If the drive belts are slip-
ping, the belt should be
tightened by turning the
adjustment nuts clockwise
(see Figure 6.4) until the
belt is tight enough so that
it does not slip.
• If the drive belts have been
over-tightened, the belts
will wear quickly and extra
stress will be placed on the
pulleys. In this case, the
belt tension should be
lessened by turning the
adjustment nuts counter-
clockwise (see Figure 6.4).
GAS DRIVES:
• If the drive belts are slip-
ping, the belts should be
tightened. To tighten the
belts, loosen the over-
center handle, motor
mount clamp, and wheel
frame clamp. Slide each
clamp toward the hopper
approximately 1/2" and
tighten nuts (see Figure
6.5). Test belt to ensure it
no longer slips, repeat if
necessary.
• If the drive belts are too
tight, the belts should be
loosened. To loosen the
Figure 6.4
MOVE CLAMP TO:
Figure 6.5