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Replace The Belt; Set The Belt Tension; Reinstall The Reflector Bracket And Feed Tube - KVH Industries TracVision M9 Replacement Instructions Manual

Skew motor/belt

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Step 3 - Replace the Belt
Follow the steps below to replace the skew motor
belt.
a. Using a 3/32" allen key, loosen but do not
remove the four screws and washers securing
the skew motor in place (see Figure 10).
b. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the
screw securing the choke feed to the reflector
bracket (see Figure 10).
c. Slide the motor hub to relieve belt tension
and extract the belt (see Figure 11).
d. Work the new belt over the choke feed pulley
and motor hub. Ensure the teeth engage the
belt.
Step 4 - Set the Belt Tension
Follow the steps below to set the belt tension.
a. Using a tension meter, slide the motor hub as
necessary to achieve a 400-500 Hz
(3.1 -4.8 lbs) reading.
b. Tighten the motor screws once you achieve
the correct tension.
Step 5 - Reinstall the Reflector Bracket and Feed
Tube
Follow the instructions below to reinstall the feed
tube and reflector bracket.
a. Secure the reflector bracket onto the choke
feed using the screw you removed in Step 3b.
(see Figure 10).
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Figure 10 Choke Feed/Motor Screws
Choke Feed
Screw
Figure 11 Belt Routing
Choke Feed
Belt
Motor Screw
and Washer (x4)
Choke Feed
Pulley
Motor Hub

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