7.10 CORRECT TENSION AND SPECIFICATION OF THE BELT
Check the tension in the belt when the machine is new or when it has been replaced and during the
next five hours when the compactor is in service. When the machine is working normally, check and
adjust as necessary after every 50 hours' service or on a weekly basis.
Tightening the belt: the belt can be tightened by means of the cams for adjusting the distance
between the compaction plate and that of the motor.
7.10.1.
7.10.2.
7.10.3.
7.10.4.
7.10.5.
7.11 CHANGING THE V-BELT
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7.11.1.
7.11.2.
7.11.3.
7.11.4.
7.11.5.
7.11.6.
REVERSIBLE PLATE COMPACTORS
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Unscrew the three lockscrews on the top belt cover and remove.
Loosen the lockscrews for the adjustment cams.
Place the cams in such a way that when they are all in the same position the belt is
tightened so that when a small amount of pressure is exerted on it in the middle it flexes
10-15 mm.
Tighten up the four lockscrews again on the adjustment cams.
Replace the upper belt cover and tighten up the two screws for the cover.
ATTENTION: The machine should be stopped or out of service.
If the machine had been working, the transmission unit will be hot. Check that the
machine has cooled down before carrying out this operation.
Loosen the screws on the upper (1) and lower (2) belt cover and remove the belt covers.
Adjust the cams to the minimum tension position so that the belt can be removed easily
(4).
Remove the belt and fit a new one. The belt specification for the Honda GX160 motor is
B (17× 11) 930 and for the 1B20 motor is B (17× 11) 910.
Adjust the cams so that when pressed lightly in the centre, the belt will flex 10-15 mm
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ATTENTION: Check that the 4 tension plates remain in the same position to
ensure that the machine is well-balanced.
Replace the upper and lower belt covers.
DISPLACEMENT
MAXIMUM TENSION
10-15 mm
TENSADO MÁXIMO
TENSADO MÁXIMO
TENSADO MÍNIMO
TENSADO MÍNIMO
MINIMUM TENSION
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