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MAINTENANCE
BELT REPLACEMENT:
Primary belt:
-Remove the belt from engine pulley.
-Remove the bolt (item 1) that holds the idler (item 2).
-Remove the belt (item 3) and reinstall the new one on
the double pulley (item 7) as shown.
-Reinstall the idler (item 2) and belt guide (item 4) in the
same manner as removed. Make sure the belt guide is
90° with the idler arm.
-Reinstall the belt on the engine pulley.
WARNING
TO PREVENT INJURIES:
Stop the motor.
Apply parking brake.
Remove the ignition key.
Disconnect the wire from the spark plug(s) and
keep away from spark plug(s) to prevent accidental
starting.
Never work under the vehicle nor under the
accessory.
PRIMARY BELT ADJUSTMENT
Tractors with an electric clutch mechanism:
Adjust the tension on the front belt by loosening the
square head set screw (item 10). Pull the adjustable
tension rod (item 11) to stretch the spring by 3/4" to 1".
Tighten the screw securely.
Tractors with a manual clutch mechanism:
Adjust the cable so that the spring is stretched by 3/4" to
1" when the clutch mechanism is engaged.
SECONDARY BELT ADJUSTMENT
When the belt is correctly adjusted, you should barely
see the hole in the tension gauge (item 1).
If the hole is exposed (item 2), adjust the belt by
screwing the nut (item 3) until well adjusted.
MAINTENANCE
After every hour:
-Remove trash from the tines if necessary.
-Make sure the engaging system is functional.
After every 4 hours:
-Check belt tension
-Adjust if needed
-Clean under the belt.
After every 8 hours or once a year:
-Grease the tiller drive shaft.
-Check mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper
tightness in order to prevent costly repairs. Make sure
your rotary tiller is in good working condition.
Secondary Belt:
-Unscrew the belt tension nut (item 5).
-Remove the bolt (item 6) and remove the double
pulley (item 7).
-Remove the belt guard (item 9).
-Remove the belt (item 8) and install the new one.
Make sure it is routed as shown.
-Reinstall as dismounted by reversing the steps.
-Screw the tension nut to adjust the V-belt until you
barely see the hole in the tension gauge.
-See secondary belt adjustment instructions
Replace belts
Secondary belt
Adjust tension
Adjustment Requires
adjustment
Well adjusted
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