Replacing Chopper Belt

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

Remove tension on discharge beater drive belt idler (A). Remove beater belt (B) from chopper drive jackshaft sheave to allow removal of chopper belt.

Release chopper drive belt tension.

A-Drive Belt Idler
B-Beater Belt

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Pull arm (A) down, outward and up to release belt tension.

Install rubber strap (B) in slot to hold arm in detensioned belt position.

A-Arm
B-Rubber Strap

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Remove belt from sheave (A), idlers (B) and sheave (C).

Install new belt.

Remove rubber strap from arm, and move arm down and into slot to add belt tension.

Adjust belt idler tension spring to the gauge.

Reinstall shield and beater belt. Adjust discharge beater drive belt idler tensioner spring to gauge.

A-Sheave
B-Idlers
C-Sheave

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