MacDon D65 SP DHOM User Manual
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NOTE:
The following two steps do not apply to the right site drive.
2.
Install the two V-belts (C) and turn adjuster bolt (B) to
tension them. Tension is checked at mid span of the
belts. The belts should deflect 5/32 in. (4 mm) with
12–17 lbf (52–77 N) of force applied to each belt.
NOTE:
Ensure drive motor is fully forward to allow
V-belt’s installation.
3.
Tighten the two bolts (A) on endsheet.
Figure 6.82: Knife Drive V-Belts
4.
Ensure that knives are timed before tightening belt.
Refer to
Adjusting Double Knife Timing, page 169
5.
Slide the idler pulley (A) in the slot on the support
bracket (B) to take up the slack in the timing belt.
NOTE:
Ensure that the lower nut (C) is as high in the slot
as possible.
6.
Tighten the nut (D) to 157–173 ft·lbf (212–234 N·m).
Figure 6.83: Knife Drive
7.
Tension knife drive belt. Refer to
.
8.
Close endshield. Refer to
9.
Reinstall the access panel (A) and secure it with a bolt.
Figure 6.84: Access Cover
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