Milnor K28 0010, K36 0005R manual Belt Tension Adjustments, MSSM0301AE/9126BV

MSSM0301AE/9126BV

V-BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENTS

This instruction is to be used for adjusting the belt tension on the following machine models:

42031WE2	42031SG2	42031WE3	42031SG3
42044WE2	42044SG2	42044WE3	42044SG3

A belt tension testing device (Milnor® part number 30T001) and a straight edge are required when using these instructions.

Tension Settings

Set the o-rings on the tension testing device (FIGURE 1) as follows:

1.Move the upper o-ring to the topmost position, resting against the bottom edge of the cap.

2.Find the proper Belt Deflection setting (by machine model and belt function) in the appropriate table in this section.

3.Move the lower o-ring on the tension tester to this deflection setting on the inches scale.

NOTE 1: The tension testing device is marked on one side in inches and pounds and on the other side in centimeters and kilograms. All values in the tables are in inches (in) and pounds (lbs).

NOTE 2: The instruction sheet provided with the tension testing device should not be used. Use only the instructions provided herein.

NOTE 3: The reference (ref) codes shown in the tables are for factory use only.

Upper o-ring

Deflection force scale (read down)

Lower o-ring

Deflection distance scale (read up)

FIGURE 1 (MSSM0301AE)

Tension Tester Scales

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