OVERSEEDER/POWER RAKE Owner’s Manual
Part No 350412 350412_E_HI
TROUBLESHOOTING
DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
NOTE: Takes approx. 10 min. and requires 1/2" socket wrench with extension.
1. Wait for engine to cool and disconnect spark plug.
2. Remove four lock nuts (item 62) holding the belt guard (item 21) in place. It is necessary to lower the height adjust lever to
reach the locknuts on the guard. Remove the guard.
3. Remove the belt (item 9) by rotating the reel pulley (item 2) and walking it out of the groove. Discard the old belt.
4. Install new belt using same procedure to walk the belt into the groove.
5. With new belt installed pull bail rod back to engaged position and measure extension of idler spring. Spring should stretch
3/4" - 1" (19 25 mm) with bail engaged. Adjust clutch cable as necessary to achieve this extension.
6. Re-install the belt guard.
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Damaged or missing blades. Loose
handle bolts. Loose engine bolts.
Stop work immediately. Replace any
damaged or missing blades. Tighten
all loose nuts and bolts.
Engine stalls or labors
when raking
Blades set too deep into ground.
Raise blades so that they just touch
the ground on a level surface.
Stop switch off (Honda only). Throttle
in off position.
Out of gasoline or bad, old gasoline. Check gasoline.
Spark Plug wire disconnected. Connect spark plug wire.
Gas valve off. Turn on gas valve.
Clean or replace air cleaner. Contact
a qualified service person.
Engine is locked, will not
pull over
Debris locked against reel, or drive
pulleys. Engine problem.
Pull spark plug wire and remove
debris. Contact an engine servicing
dealer for engine problems.
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