Re: (ET) Tractor ride not smooth

["T Humphrey" <thumphrey mynra com>]

The motor is held "up" against the chassis with 4 bolts. I think 
they are 9/16".  Using a socket on an extension, loosen the 4 
bolts a turn or two. Then the motor is free to slide forward or 
backward (in relation to the tractor). Slide it forward til the 
belts are tight and tighten the bolts back down (up?).

I had my ten year old put his feet on the motor and push it 
forward while I tightened the bolts. I don't think this was 
necessary for tightening the belts, but it made him feel needed 
and raised his curiosity in "how things work".

And of course before doing anything remember to disconnect power 
first.

Stay Charged!
Hump  

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>-----Original Message-----
>From: Jeremy Gagliardi com [mailto:Jeremy Gagliardi com] 
>Sent: Monday, November 10, 2003 2:26 PM
>To: elec-trak cosmos phy tufts edu
>Subject: Re: (ET) Tractor ride not smooth
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>On Mon, 10 Nov 2003 11:22:10 -0500, "T Humphrey" wrote:
>> When the belts were loose it didn't jerk, it just didn't get 
going
>> very quickly and I could hear them squealing.
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>How does one tighten the drive belts?  I have that squealing 
problem.
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>E20
>Bethesda, Md
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