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Replacing the conditioner drive belt, Danger – MacDon R85 Rotary Disc 16 Foot Pull-Type User Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING

3. Inspect the condition of belt (A). Replace if damaged

or showing signs of cracking or separation.

4. Check that adjuster nuts (B) is tight.

5. Check that end of slots (C) are aligned with plate (D).

6. If necessary, adjust tension as follows:

a. Loosen jam nut (E).

b. Turn adjuster nut (B) until end of slots (C) are

aligned with plate (D).

c. Tighten jam nut (E).

7. Close driveshield.

Figure 8.94

Replacing the Conditioner Drive Belt

Follow these steps to replace the conditioner drive belt:

DANGER

Stop engine and remove key from ignition before
leaving operator’s seat for any reason. A child or
even a pet could engage an idling machine.

1. Lower mower conditioner to ground, turn off engine,

and remove key.

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