Adjusting The Belt Tension - DURKOPP ADLER 967 Instruction Manual

Setting the drive

6.1.3 Adjusting the belt tension

Proper setting
The belt must be tight enough to not deflect by more than approx. 2 mm if
pressure is exerted at point 1.
Fig. 18: Adjusting the belt tension
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(1) - Checking point
(2) - Hexagonal opening
(3) - Belt tensioner
(4) - Screws
Setting steps
1. Insert the ridged drive belt (7).
2. Turn the tensioning roller (6) with the belt tensioner (3) against the ridged
3. Insert the hex key into the hexagonal opening (2), tension the ridged
4. Check the belt tension.
5. Correct the tension of the belt if necessary.
Service Instructions 967 - 02.0 - 12/2015
WARNING
Risk of injury!
Crushing injuries from moving parts.
Turn off the machine before adjusting the belt
tension.
drive belt (7).
drive belt (7) and tighten the screws (4).
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(5) - Drive pulley
(6) - Tensioning roller
(7) - Ridged drive belt
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