Echo 74624S Owners Manual v.2 User Manual
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SERVICE & MAINTENANCE
beFoRe INSPeCtINg oR SeRvICINg aNy PaRt oF tHIS MaCHINe, SHut oFF PoWeR SouRCe,
dISeNgage tHe HydRaulICS, oPeN SHIeld aNd Make SuRe all MovINg PaRtS Have CoMe to a CoMPlete StoP.
Warning
5.4 rePlacing chiPPer drive belT
Removing the belt
the condition of the drive belt should be checked annually,
or after every 25 hours of operation. If the belt is cracked,
worn, frayed, or stretched, replace it. only replace it with the
original banded belt type, do not use singe belt types.
to replace the belt:
Remove idler pulley. the pulley is removed by loosen-
ing the 1/2” mounting hardware.
lift belt idler pulley off the idler arm weldment.
Remove the drive belt from the pulleys and take the
old belt out of the machine.
Install new belt on pulleys and lower belt idler. Check
alignment of pulleys and adjust if needed.
Reinstall the belt idler pulley to the idler arm weldment
using the 1/2” hardware. tighten bolt to proper
torque.
Check belt tension before start-up. If necessary adjust
spring tension
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Idler pulley