Checking Conditioner Drive Belt; Adjusting Conditioner Drive Belt - MacDon R116 Unloading And Assembly Instructions

7.3 Checking Conditioner Drive Belt

DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of machine, always stop engine and remove key
from ignition before leaving operator's seat for any reason.
NOTE:
If no conditioner is installed, proceed to
1. Open left driveshield. For instructions, refer to
Opening Driveshields, page
2. Check that belt (A) is properly positioned on the pulleys
and tensioned. Overall spring length (B) should be
365 mm (14-3/8 in.). If adjustment is required, refer to
7.3.1 Adjusting Conditioner Drive Belt, page
3. Check that adjuster nuts (C) are tight.
4. Check that the spring is hooked at the correct location:
•
Hole (D) for roll conditioner
•
Hole (E) for finger conditioner
5. Close driveshield. For instructions, refer to
Driveshields, page 126.

7.3.1 Adjusting Conditioner Drive Belt

DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of machine, always stop engine and remove key
from ignition before leaving operator's seat for any reason.
1. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
2. Open the left driveshield. For instructions, refer to
3. Check that the spring is hooked at the correct location:
•
Hole (C) for roll conditioner
•
Hole (D) for finger conditioner
4. Turn jam nut (F) counterclockwise to unlock
tension adjustment.
5. Turn adjuster nut (E) clockwise to increase spring
length (tension). To decrease spring length (relax), turn
adjuster nut (E) counterclockwise.
6. Set overall spring length (B) to 365 mm (14-3/8 in.).
7. Close driveshield. Refer to
page 126.
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PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS
7.4 Checking Cutting Angle, page
6.1
119.
129.
6.3 Closing
6.1 Opening Driveshields, page
6.3 Closing Driveshields,
130.
A
Figure 7.4: Conditioner Drive Belt
A
Figure 7.5: Conditioner Drive Belt
129
C
B
D
E
119.
F
E
B
C
D
Revision A