Changing The V-Belt - North Star 49159 Owner's Manual

Changing the V-belt

Check that the compactor engine is turned off and cool before attempting to change the V-belt.
Changing the V-belt while the compactor is still operating may cause injury.
1. Loosen the four bolts (02) to remove the belt cover (01).
2. Remove the belt (03).
3. Prepare a new belt (item 6 in the Clutch and Belt parts list).
4. When fitting the belt, fit the smaller pulley (04) first, then the bigger pulley (05).
5. Once you change the belt, check whether the distance of A is 3/8' by pressing belt with finger
(see bottom figure).
6. Reinstall the belt cover with the bolts and tighten the bolts.
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