Belts; Access To Belts; Belts & Pulley's - Identification; Belt Tension - McConnel ROBOCUT RC28 Operator's Manual

BELTS

Access to Belts

Access to the belts for checking and/or tensioning
is from beneath the machine and requires removal
of the cover plate; the plate is secured with 7 bolts.
Tools required;
10mm spanner or socket.
Belts & Pulley's - Identification
A. RH Rotor Pulley
B. LH Rotor Pulley
C. Generator Pulley
D. Engine Drive Pulley
E. Tensioner Wheel
F. Belt Tension Adjuster
G. Rotor Drive Belt (P/N: 4009044)
H. Generator Drive Belt (P/N: 4009045)

Belt Tension

Belt tension should be checked every 25 hours.
The correct tension for the belts is 15-20mm deflection using thumb pressure; this should
be measured at the mid-point position between pulleys on the longest belt run section.
Rotor Drive Belt Tension
When checking the tension of belts they should be inspected for signs of wear or damage;
belts that are excessively worn or damaged must be replaced before using the machine.
15-20mm
Belt and Pulley layout (viewed from below)
15-20mm
Generator Belt Tension
35