MK Diamond MK-2005G - Manual (Page 41)

MK-2005G Revision 12/00, Effective Date December 26, 2000 Page 41
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING
17. V-Belt Inspection, Adjustment and Replacement:
The MK-2005G is designed with two power transmission v-belts. The two belts are a matched set and should
be inspected, adjusted and/or replaced at the same time.
NOTES: 1. When new belts are installed, they should be inspected and re-tensioned after the first forty-
eight (48) hours of operation.
2. When performing any maintenance on the power transmission V-belts, always start with the
belt on the Blade Guard side.
I. Blade Side V-belt:
NOTE: The Step G may require the pump discharge line to be repositioned.
(D)
Pivot front of Water Pump Drive
End Pivot Plate up and tighten
the retaining bolts
(C)
Loosen Water Pump Drive End
Pivot Plate front and rear
retaining bolts
(B)
Identify the Water Pump
Pivot Plate
(A)
Remove Diamond Blade
(See Diamond Blade
Change-out)
(F)
Pivot Blade Guard to expose
Belt Guard retaining bolts
(E)
Disconnect the Blade Guard
Adjustment Bar
(G)
Remove the Belt Guard
Retaining Bolts
(I)
Check Belt for proper tension
If tension correct, go to step U
(proper tension 1/8-inch)
(H)
Inspect the V-belt for cracks,
fraying, separation and wear. Go
to step J if replacement required
Remove Blade Pivot Plate
Retaining Bolts
9/16-inch
Wrench
Pivot Up
9/16-inch
Wrench
Check Tension
1/2-way
between pulleys
9/16–inch
Wrench
Turn counter-
clockwise to
loosen
Pivot Down Blade Guard
1/2-inch
Wrench
Retaining Bolts Turn counter-
clockwise to
loosen
V-belt