Inspecting The Flex Drive - Lassco Spinnit FMM-2 User Manual

5 - Maintenance
5.2 - Annual Lubrication
5.2.10
Apply a light grease on the two (2) Traverse Rods either by hand
or with a small brush to the points indicated in diagram 5-70.
Crank both heads in and out to distribute the lubrication and to
check the head movement.

5.3 - Inspecting the Flex Drive

5.3.1
Inspecting the Flex Drive on your FMM-2 should be done at least
once every 12 months; however, it may be necessary to check
this more often if problems with the rotation of the spindles is no-
ticed. Pelt shavings are normal for new adjusted belts, but con-
tact a service technician if it becomes excessive.
5.3.2
Inspect the Belts for wear and the proper tension. The tension
should be adjusted to an approximate 1/2" gap between a straight
edge placed from the outside edge of the Idler Pulley to the out-
side edge of the Outside Pulley with the pulleys located one be-
hind the other. Depress the belt halfway between the two pulleys
and measure the distance between the straight edge and the belt
depression.
5.3.3
The belts can be adjusted by loosening the Lock Nut on the Belt
Adjustment Screw located on the front portion of the Flex Drive
Pivot Assembly and turning the screw clockwise to tighten the belt
and counterclockwise to loosen the belt. After the belt has been
properly adjusted, re-tighten the Lock Nut.
5.3.4
Visually check the Flex Drive Pivot Assembly for unusual wear.
Check the Pivot Assembly bolts and tighten if necessary.
5.3.5
Be sure the wiring is clear of all moving components and is prop-
erly attached when replacing the Shroud.
Diagram 5-70
Grease
Grease
Diagram 5-80
Idler Pulley
Straight
Edge
Belt
1/2"
Outside
Pulley
Belt Tension
Diagram 5-90
Flex Drive
Pivot Assembly
Belt Adjustment Screw
Diagram 5-100
Flex Drive
Pivot Assembly
Grease
Grease
Flex Drive
Pivot Assembly
Flex Drive
Pivot Assembly
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