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FINALCHECK"ON" POSITION
5. With tine control "ON" (held down to
handle) push down on handle to raise
tines off the ground.
6. Slowly pull recoil starter handle while
observing tines. Tines should rotate
forward.
7. Iftines do not rotate, inner wire of control
cable is too loose. Loosen cable clip
and pull cable up to remove slack and
retighten clip.
8. Recheck in "ON" position and adjust if
necessary.
NOTE: If "ON" position check required
adjustment, recheck "OFF" position ad-
justment to insure tines do not rotate when
control is "OFF" (up). Tine Control
"OFF" Position
Body
Tine Control
"ON" Position
Cable Clip._
Tine Control Cable
TO REMOVE BELT GUARD
,
2.
3.
Remove screws from side of belt guard.
Pull belt guard out and away from unit.
Replace belt guard by reversing above
procedure. Be sure slot in bottom of belt
guard is under head of tine shield bolt
and all nuts are tightened securely.
Belt
Guard
Screw
Screw
Screw
TO REPLACE V-BELT
Replace V-belt if it has stretched consider-
ably or if it has cracks or frayed edges.
1. Belt guard must be removed to service
belt. See "TO REMOVE BELT GUARD"
in this section of manual.
BELT REMOVAL
2. Remove V-belt from transmission pulley
first and then from engine pulley.
BELT REPLACEMENT
3. Install new V-belt to engine pulley first
then to transmission pulley. Be sure belt
is positioned on inside groove of both
pulleys, inside all belt guides and rests
on idler pulley.
CHECK TINE OPERATION
4. See "TINE OPERATION CHECK" in this
section of manual.
5. Replace belt guard.
Belt Guide
/
Engine
V-Belt
Belt Guide Idler Pulley Transmission
Pulley
ENGINE
Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the
emission control devices and systems, which
are being done at the customers expense,
may be performed by any non-road engine
repair establishment or individual. Warranty
repairs must be performed by an authorized
engine manufacturer's service outlet.
TO ADJUST CARBURETOR
The carburetor has been preset at the factory
and adjustment should not be necessary.
However, engine performance can be af-
fected by differences in fuel, temperature,
altitude or load. Ifthe carburetor does need
adjustment, contact your nearest authorized
service center/department
IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the engine
governor, which is factory set for proper
engine speed. Overspeeding the engine
above the factory high speed setting can be
dangerous. If you thinkthe engine-governed
high speed needs adjusting, contact your
nearest sears or other qualified service
center which has the proper equipment
and experience to make any necessary
adjustments.
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