V-Belt Tension Alignment - Motor To Idler

1.Loosen two (2) bolts connecting idler arm to backup plate.

2.Back off on jam nut(s) on the adjusting bolt.

3.Loosen/tighten adjustment bolt to decrease/increase belt tension.

4.Tighten adjustment bolt jam nut(s).

5.Tighten the two (2) bolts loosened in Step #1.

To Replace V-Belts

1.Loosen tension on V-belts, so that they can easily be rolled off pulleys.

2.Replace V-belts.

3.Retighten V-belts and adjust tension and alignment per previous instructions.

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ADC ML-82 service manual Belt Tension Alignment Motor To Idler, To Replace V-Belts