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212CC/4-CYCLE GAS REAR TINE TILLER
WARNING
To prevent accidental starting:
Engine must be turned o and cool. The spark plug wire must be removed and
secured from spark plug before checking and adjusting engine or equipment.
CHANGING FORWARD/REVERSE BELTS
1. Turn o engine. Engine must cool completely before proceeding.
2. Remove spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug.
3. Reduce the belt tension by loosening the forward and reverse cable lower jam
nut.
4. Remove the upper and lower belt guards.
5. To remove the reverse drive belt:
5.1. Remove the reverse belt idler.
5.2. Slide the belt free of the reverse belt guides and engine pulley.
5.3. Pull belt down and away from the transmission pulley.
6. To remove the forward drive belt:
6.1. Remove the two forward belt guide studs and forward belt idler assembly.
6.2. Slide the belt free of the engine pulley.
6.3. Pull the belt down and away from the transmission pulley.
7. To install the forward drive belt:
7.1. Insert the belt from underneath the unit and up around the rearward portion
on the engine pulley.
7.2. Place the lower loop of the belt around the rearward portion of the
transmission pulley.
7.3. Replace the two forward belt guide studs and forward belt idler assembly.
8. To install the reverse drive belt:
8.1. Insert the belt from underneath the unit and up around the reverse belt
idler.
8.2. Place the lower loop of the belt around the forward portion of the
transmission pulley.
8.3. Replace the reverse belt idler into the reverse belt idler bracket. The belt
should not go around the engine pulley. Be sure the belt is inside of the
reverse belt guide studs.
9. Tighten the forward and reverse lower jam nut.
10. Check the belt tension. The belts should be loose with the clutch levers
disengaged.
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