SECTION 582-210-700
2.
ADJUSTMENTS
IMPELLER SHAFT DRIVE BELT TENSION
Requirement
With a force of 5 ounces applied perpendicular to drive belt approximately midway along its free
length, the belt should deflect
Min 1/8 inch -- Max 3/16 inch
from a line tangent to both pulleys.
To Adjust
Loosen four motor assembly mounting screws friction tight. Using a screwdriver, pry the flat washer
under one of the mounting screws in the desired direction using appropriate end of slot. Tighten
mounting screws.
(Left Side View)
PIVOT POINT
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MOTOR
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ASSEMBLY
MOUNTING
SCREWS
RIBBON FEED DRIVE BELT TENSION
(80-Column Friction or Tractor Only)
Requirement
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IMPELLER
SHAFT PULLEY
With a force of 5 ounces applied perpendicular to the drive belt approximately 1 inch from right
pulley, belt should deflect
Min 1/8 inch --- Max 3/8 inch
from a line tangent to both pulleys.
To Adjust
Loosen mounting screws to allow mechanism to move freely to right or left. Pull against construction
hole to left. Tighten mounting screws with tension applied.
MOUNTING SCREWS
(Front View)
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