LOWRIDER OWNER’S MANUAL PAGE 16
01-2018
BELT INSPECTION & REPLACEMENT
1.) INSPECTION:
a.) Carefully tilt machine back on rear of body and handle. Refer to
TRANSPORTING THE LOWRIDER on pg 17-18.
b.) If belt is worn, cracked or shredding, belt needs to be replaced.
2.) REPLACEMENT:
a.) Place 3/4" wrench on end of the shaft on the top of the body.
b.) Turn pad driver counter-clockwise to remove pad.
c.) Take belt off by turning 3/4" wrench on shaft and removing belt from pad driver
pulley and engine crank pulley.
d.) Check pad driver pulley & engine crank pulley for correct alignment.
e.) Install new belt on engine crank pulley and pad driver pulley, using 3/4" wrench.
f.) Install belt on tension pulley
g.) Install pad drive onto shaft, and return machine to safe operating position.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Understand the operation of all controls and learn how to stop the engine quickly in case of
emergency.
1.) Once the BEFORE OPERATION CHECKLIST on pgs 10-11 is completed, adjust the machine
handle to comfortable position using pin to secure in place.
2.) Open the LPG tank valve by turning counter clockwise.
3.) Set the throttle control switch to the SLOW position.
4.) Push the “START” button until engine starts. Starter should not be engaged for more than 10
seconds at a time. If hard starting is a problem, carefully review BEFORE OPERATION
CHECKLIST on pgs 10-11. As soon as the engine starts, immediately move throttle cable into
desired engine speed.
5.) Begin operation of machine.
ADJUSTING PAD PRESSURE
The pad pressure may be adjusted by moving the wheels:
Forward to reduce weight on the buffer pad, OR
Backward to increase the weight
This adjustment may be required to adjust to different floor finishes or to the weight variance of
aluminum or steel propane tanks.