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Maintenance Section 5-6
MAINTENANCE
GK6072 08/01
© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
MAINTENANCE
BELT ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE (All Models except 11')
Adjust the tension in the drive belts, item1, properly so that they deflect 3/4" when a force of approximately 10 lb.
is applied as indicated.
Tighten drive belts by loosening nut, items 2 & 5, and turn nut, item 3 against the anchor plate until proper tension
is reached. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. Tighten jam nut, item 4., and nut item 2. And retighten item 5. FIG. 8.
Replace the belt safety shields using wing nuts.
BELT INSTALLATION (All Model except 11')
NOTE: Always replace belts as matched set of two.
To replace drive belts (1), remove belt shields and loosen nuts (2, and 3). Loosen and remove nut (5). Disassemble
tensioning idler noting location of all loose parts.Loosen front pair of gearbox mount retaining bolts. Remove rear
gearbox mount retaining bolts. Note location of shim washers if present so they can be reinstalled later. This allows
gearbox mount to be raised so belts can be inserted and removed between top of deck and gearbox shaft. Once
belts are in place on large drive sheave, reinstall and tighten gearbox retaining hardware. Locate rear of gearbox
mount at same elevation as it was, before being removed. Reassemble tensioning idler with belt between idler and
bracket. Route belts as shown in layout and tension per adjustment procedure.
1
10 LBS.
3/4"
2
3
4
5
Locknut
Flatwasher
Spacer
Bolt
Flatwasher
FIGURE 8