Checking/Adjusting the Y-Drive Belt Tension
1. Remove the top, side and side access panels.
2. If required, allow system to cool to room temperature (approximately 20
3. Move the Head Assembly to full rear travel within the build envelope
4. Position the dial indicator on the top section of the Y-Drive belt at the
5. The large hand on the gauge should read between 0 and 30 mils and
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NOTE: The Y-Drive system consists of two drive belts - one on each
side of the build envelope. Each belt must be checked, adjusted
and of equal values.
minutes).
center point of the belt.
(Figure
Figure 398: Y-Drive Belt Tension Check
Y-Drive Belt clamp (one on each side).
Dial Indicator position for Y-Drive belt tension check.
the small hand should read between 4 and 5
398)
(Figure
399).