MAINTENANCE
MACHETE 2 11/08 Maintenance Section 4-15
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MAINTENANCE
FLAIL AXE HEAD
BELT TENSION
When installing new belts, tighten belts to obtain a 16 lb. Belt Deflector Force at 7/16" deflection. After a few
hours of operation to a llow the belt s to seat in to the shea ve groove s rech eck and adjust as n eeded to obt ain a n
8 to 12 lb. Belt Deflection Force at 7/16" deflection. Inspect belts and recheck belt tension periodically to
maintain an 8 to 12 lb. Belt Deflection Force at 7/16" deflection.