EDCO GMS-10 - Manual (Page 9)

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E-GMS10-I-03/00
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Belt Adjustment and Replacement:
• Periodically check to be sure the belts are undamaged and that they are at the proper tension. Slipping belts will
overheat causing the cutting speed to be limited and will shorten the life of the belts. Over-tensioned belts will shorten
the life of the belts and bearings.
• On new equipment and after installing new belts, be certain to re-tension the belts after the first 4 hours of use. New
belts are stiff and require a break in period. Belts that become loose could slip and/or overheat.
• Damaged, stretched or excessively worn belts should be replaced with a new complete set of belts.
IMPORTANT: Belts must be replaced as a set, even if only one belt is showing wear.
• Remove belt guard (3 bolts) and inspect belts. A straight edge is a good tool to use to be certain sheaves are
even and properly aligned. (Figure 13)
• To tension/loosen belts or to remove worn belts, back off engine mounting bolts (4) and use the jacking screw to
slide the engine forward or back until belts are at proper tension or loose enough to remove.
• To remove belts, back off engine mounting bolts (4) and use the jacking screw to allow the engine to slide back until
belts slide off of the sheaves.
• Place a complete set of new belts on the machine. Reposition engine then tighten bolts. Reinstall belt cover.
Clean and Lubricate Wheels on Rolling Table:
During daily visual inspection, check to be sure the wheels on the rolling
table move smoothly and that there is no debris in the wheel tracks.
(Figure 15)
Lubricate the wheels as necessary. Replace damaged or worn wheels.
Figure 13
Jacking Screw
Engine
Mounting
Bolts
Figure 14
Figure 15