[AT] Flat Belt Implements 101

Ralph Goff alfg at sasktel.net
Thu Oct 3 06:55:37 PDT 2013


On 10/3/2013 6:31 AM, Herb Metz wrote:
>
> Al,
> If you have done much belt work you will already be doing the below.
> Once you get a good alignment of your tractor/mill (belt stays on good),
> suggest you establish a point on right front of your tractor near the inside
> of the pulley.  Temporarily place a 1" rod or stake at that point.  Measure
> and record distance to two closest corners of your mill.  Next time you
> setup at home or shows, temporarily drive that rod or stake at measured
> dimensions. Likewise sight down tractor center, or side, as to angular
> orientation with mill.
>
> My dad went even a step further years ago. Since the hammer mill is in a permanent location beside the chop bin, he dug small depressions in the ground for the tractor wheels to settle into when it was in the right location for tension and alignment. It also helped to level the tractor. All these years later I still use those same holes in the ground that my dad made. As well as his old tractor.

Ralph in Sask.




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