Belt Delivery Tube; Unplugging; Belt Tension Adjustment - Meridian Seed Express 275 DX Operator's Manual

10.5 BELT DELIVERY TUBE

10.5.1 Unplugging

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/or open the delivery spout
cover.
4. Remove obstruction.
5. Close and secure the lower access door and
delivery spout cover.
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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
lb-ft. 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
be square (drive shaft must be equal distance from
end of unit) for the belt to track properly.