Instruction Manual

REVISION 9/04 BJF
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SETTINGS AND ADJUSTMENTS
SECTION 4-17
Drive Belt Replacement Or Adjustment
OVERVIEW
Belt tension is important to the proper operation of the drive system of your granulator.
Improper belt tension can lead to excessive belt wear and/or undue bearing wear on the
rotor and motor bearings.
This procedure shows you how to access the drive belts and how to adjust the tension to
recommended levels. It also shows you how to replace the belts.
WORK SAFELY
TURN OFF AND LOCKOUT the power per OSHA 1910.147 OR ANSI Z244.1-1982
(Lockout/Tag-out of Energy Sources).
If it is not possible to lock out the power, have an electrician remove the fuses.
Make sure the rotor has come to a complete stop.
Wear gloves to protect against injury from the rotor or bed knives.
REMOVE THE DRIVE GUARD COVE
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Use a socket wrench to remove the fasteners that retain the
drive guard cover.
Remove the cover.