8.1.4
TENSIONING __________________________________________________________
Counterweight
Tensioning
V-belt pulleys
MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION 8
Nuts
Bolt
Release
Lock nut
Straight Edge
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Loosen the nuts but do not remove them.
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Loosen the lock nut.
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Use the bolt to set the V-belt tension, This can be
checked via the inspection opening. When pressed
under a load of 6kg the V-belt must not be able to
move more than 10mm.
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Via the counter-weight.
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Tighten the lock nut again.
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Check the alignment of the V-belt pulleys. Use
Straight Edge (Ruler) or similar. The straight edge
must lie flat on both V-belt pulleys and must
be properly aligned.
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