MacDon R85 Rotary Disc 16 Foot Pull-Type - Manual (Page 204)

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
8.8.7 Auger Drive Belt
The auger drive belts are located inside the drive compartment at the lower left end.
Check the belt tension and inspect for damage or wear every 100 hours or annually, preferably before the start of
the cutting season.
Inspecting the Auger Drive Belts
DANGER
Stop engine and remove key from ignition before leaving operator’s seat for any reason. A child or even
a pet could engage an idling machine.
1. Lower mower conditioner to ground, turn off engine,
and remove key.
2. Open driveshield. See Section 5.4 Driveshields, page
32 .
Figure 8.103
3. Check condition of auger drive belts (A). If severely
worn or damaged, replace them. Refer to Replacing
the Auger Drive Belts, page 195 .
Figure 8.104
4. Raise mower conditioner fully, turn off engine, and
remove key.
5. Engage lift cylinder lock-out valves. See Section 5.3
Lift Cylinder Lock-Out Valves, page 30 .
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