Belt (Pulley Version Only); 1- How To Stretch The Belt - Nogueira FTN-1000 G3 Manua De Instrucciones

6. Maintenance
6.4 - Belt
(pulley version only)
The belt (A) is a power transmission element
used to transmit force and motion to the
rotor.
With the machine switched off, the belt must
be checked every 50 working hours or weekly.
ATTENTION!
Turn off the tractor and remove
the ignition key before starting
the following procedure.

6.4.1- How to stretch the belt

Loosen the 4 bolts that secure the housing
1.
(C);
Tighten the nut (D) until the belt is
2.
streched;
Retighten the 4 housing bolts (C).
3.
NOTE!
Inspect new belts constantly for the
first 20 working hours and adjust
tensioning as necessary following the
instructions above. Use this procedure
each time you attach new belts to the
machine.
Correct tensioning can extend belt life
and reduce downtime.
The best tensioning is that point
where the transmission is at the lowest
tension without the belt being skid. An
under-tensioned transmission causes
wear and friction overheating.
W h e n o v e r t e n s i o n e d , i t m a y
compromise shafts, housings and
bearings due to premature fatigue.
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C