Milnor K28 0010, K36 0005R manual Unbanded Belts, Measuring Belt Tension

Belt Tension Measurements

Unbanded Belts

1.Place a straight edge along the top edge of the belt to be tested so that it spans both pulleys. Place the tension tester in the center of the belt and press down on the cap until the lower o-ring is in line with the straight edge, as shown.

2.Read the setting of the upper o-ring on the lbs scale of the tension tester.

3.Compare this value with the acceptable range in the appropriate table. If the belt is brand new (has never been run), use the range in the Initial Tension column. If the belt is not brand new, locate the acceptable range in the Final Tension column.

4.If the reading on the tension tester is less than the range shown in the table, the belt is too loose and must be tightened. If the reading is greater than the range shown in the table, the belt is too tight and must be loosened. Adjust the belt until the reading falls within the acceptable range in the table.

Straight edge

Lower o-ring

FIGURE 2 (MSSMA405AE)

Measuring Belt Tension

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