Replacing Single Tine Separator Variable Drive Belt

With the separator engaged and running, set the single tine separator drive in the low speed position so the driven sheaves on the gear case are closed.

CAUTION: Shut off engine, set park brake and remove key.

Shift the dual range gear case to the neutral position.

Disconnect hose (A) at the rotary hydraulic coupling using two wrenches and pry drive sheaves completely open.

Loosen four cap screws (B) holding single tine separator drive gear case.

NOTE: Clean and remove plug (D) to relieve vacuum in grease cavity and ease opening of sheaves.

Use adjusting bolt (C) to move gear case and sheave assembly to the left.

Remove old belt and install new one. Rotate pulleys by hand to seat the belt.

Reinstall and tighten plug (D).

Adjust the driven sheave gap to specification. Use bolt (C) to move gear case and sheave assembly to the right while rotating the pulleys.

Specification

Tighten cap screws (B) and inner nut on bolt (C). Install hose using two wrenches.

Shift the two speed gear case to original speed range.

Start engine and engage the separator. Cycle the variable drive through the complete range several times. Shut separator drive off.

A-Hose
B-Cap Screws
C-Adjusting Bolt
D-Plug

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CAUTION: Shut off engine, set park brake and remove key.

Check sheave gap, and again after several hours of harvesting. Adjust as required.

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