MBW 5800 Series - Manual (Page 9)

- 6 -
FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3
.XX OIL LEVEL
EXCITER SHAFT
DIP STICK
2. Apply moderate thumb pressure to belt about half
way between pulleys. When properly adjusted the
belt should deflect approximately 3/8” (9mm). If the
belt is adjusted correctly reinstall belt guard and
hardware.
3. To adjust belt tension loosen (do not remove) the (4)
engine bolts.
4. Push engine towards the back of the plate. While
holding pressure on the engine retighten the (4)
engine bolts.
5. Recheck belt tension as described in step 2 and
readjust if necessary until the proper tension is
reached.
6. Reinstall belt guard and hardware.
Checking Exciter Oil
Refer to ROLLCAGE ASSEMBLY, page 16.
WARNING
Exciter and oil are hot after machine has been
running. Allow machine to cool before servicing
unit.
1. Let exciter cool before checking oil.
2. Place plate on a level surface.
3. Remove belt guard as described in Belt Adjustment
section of this manual. (See figure 1)
4. Remove 2 hex head screws (#15) and lock washers
(#16) securing front handle shock mounts to engine
deck. (See figure 2)
5. Remove 4 hex head screws (#11), lock washers
(#12) and flat washers (#13). (See figure 2)
6. Lift roll cage and handle assembly off of engine deck.
7. Clean all dirt and debris from exciter to prevent
contamination of exciter oil.
8. Remove pipe plug from top of exciter housing.
9. Rotate exciter shaft so a metal dip stick can be
inserted into exciter (see Figure 3).
10. Place a clean metal rod through the oil fill hole as
shown in figure 3.
11. Exciter should have approximately 7/8 to 1” oil.
12. If oil needs to be added, refer to Fluid Levels page of
this section for type of oil to be used. DO NOT
OVERFILL, over filling can cause excessive heat in
exciter.
13. Apply pipe sealant to pipe plug and reinstall into top
of exciter housing.
14. Place roll cage assembly on engine deck.
15. Reinstall 4 hex head screws (#11), lock washers
(#12) and flat washers (#13), hand tight only. (See
figure 2)
16. Reinstall 2 hex head screws (#15) and lock washers
(#16) securing front handle shock mounts to engine
deck. Slide roll cage forward or backward to line-up
mounting holes with front handle shock mounts. (See
figure 2)
17. Assemble belt guard to roll cage and tighten all roll
cage hardware.
FIGURE 1