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3. Position the idler drum adjusting bolts to their
loosest position.
4. If the old belt can be used to install the new
belt, continue with this step; if not, continue to
Step 5.
a. Disconnect the two ends of the conveyor
belt. Attach the replacement belt to the
end of the old conveyor belt.
b. Slowly pull the old belt out of the delivery
tube and thread the new one into position.
c. Disconnect the old belt and connect the
ends of the new belt together.
5. If the old belt cannot be used:
a. Remove the discharge hood and lower the
galvanized belt guards.
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b. Install the new belt and connect the two
ends together.
6. Tighten the two drive drum adjusting bolts
equally to 23 ft-lbs. While holding the
adjusting bolt in place, retighten both locking
nuts.
7. Start the conveyor to make sure the belt is
tracking properly. If the belt is not tracking
properly, use the Belt Tracking Adjustment
procedure to correct the problem.
8. Recheck the tension and alignment of the
beltfrequentlyduringthefirsttenhoursof
operation, and adjust as needed. Then
resume regular maintenance.
Note: Typically, a belt will seat itself during the
firsttenhoursofoperationandthenrequire
less or no adjustment.
10.11 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
The conveyor or auger is driven by a hydraulic
motor. The motor is powered by a hydraulic pump
driven by the engine from the reduction case.
10.11.1 Hydraulic Oil Change
Anoilandfilterchangeisrecommendedannually
or every 400 hours of operation using an AW HVI
Hydraulic ISO 32 oil.
IMPORTANT
Never run the hydraulic pump unless the hydraulic
oil tank is full.
1. Place a waste oil container under the tank
drain port. The hydraulic tank holds 2.8
gallons (10.6 liters) of oil.
2. Drain the hydraulic tank by removing the drain
plug from the tank. Allow the tank to drain
completely.
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