Belt Adjustment Procedure; Belt Removal/Installation - RHINO FM100 Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE
BELT ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE Figure 7.
Shut off mower and tractor. . Loosen jam nut (item 1) on tension adjustment bolt (item 2). Tighten adjustment bolt
(item 3) until belt deflection along front of belt (item 4) is 3/4" with approximately 10 pounds applied to center of
length. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. Tighten jam nut (item 1).
BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION Figure 7.
Gearbox Mount Plate
5
2
1
3
4
Deflection is 3/4" when
applying 10 Lbs of
preasure
FIGURE 7
Shut off mower and tractor. Remove belt shield fasteners and belt shields. Loosen tension on belts as
described above. Slip old belts under gearbox mount plate and under center spindle sheave (item 5). Slip
new belts under gearbox mount plate and under center spindle sheave ). Feed belts as shown in Figure 7
and tighten belts as described in the Belt Adjustment Procedure. Reinstall shields and shield fasteners.
FM100 02/04 Maintenance Section 5-6
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