Belt Delivery Tube; Unplugging; Belt Tension Adjustment - Meridian SEED EXPRESS Series Operator's Manual

10.5 BELT DELIVERY TUBE

10.5.1 Unplugging

IMPORTANT
Do not operate the conveyor when it is plugged
with excess seed or is hindered from moving by
a foreign object. Continued operation can cause
damage to the conveyor or result in a broken
conveyor belt.
If the conveyor becomes plugged, follow this
procedure:
1. Position the conveyor with easy access to
both ends.
2. Stop the engine and remove the ignition key.
Place a lock-out tag on the control box to
prevent accidental starting of the conveyor.
3. Open the lower access door at the bottom of
the conveyor and remove any excess seed or
obstruction.
4. Close and secure the lower access door.
5. Also check the delivery hood for blockage and
remove any obstructions.
6. In some extreme case it may be necessary to
remove the galvanized belt guards and/or the
belt itself.
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10.5.2 Belt Tension Adjustment

1. Loosen the locknut on each side of the belt
tension mechanism.
2. Tighten the two adjusting bolts equally to
23 ft-lbs. While holding the adjusting bolt in
place, retighten both locking nuts.
3. Start the conveyor and make sure the belt
is tracking in the center of the drive drum. If
the belt is not tracking properly, use the Belt
Tracking Adjustment procedure to correct the
problem.
IMPORTANT
The drive drum at the bottom of the conveyor must
besquare(driveshaftmustbeequaldistancefrom
endofunit)forthebelttotrackproperly.