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Maintenance Section 5-8
MAINTENANCE
© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
MAINTENANCE
Turf Flex 08-01
BELT ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE (11' MODEL)
Adjust the tension in the drive belt, item 1, properly so that they deflect 3/4" when a force of approximately 10 lb.
is applied.
Tighten drive belt by loosening one nut, items 2, and tightening other nut until belt is properly tensioned. Jam the
first Nut to hold adjustment. NOTE: If more thread adjustment is needed loosen off and hook Spring (4) in next
shorter Chain Link (3).
Replace the belt safety shields using wing nuts.
BELT INSTALLATION (11' MODEL)
To replace drive belt (1), remove belt shields and loosen nuts (2). Loosen the nut (2). Disassemble tensioning
Spring 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 belt can be inserted and removed between top of deck and gearbox shaft. Once belt is 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 Spring with Chain. Route belt as shown in layout
and set tension per adjustment procedure.
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3
4
FIGURE 11
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R 12-13-95