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The main drive to both rear roller and cassette is via hard wearing TBA poly-V type belts
which provide for smooth trouble free operation. To ensure the best performance the
following instructions should be carefully followed.
Belt tension is the single most important factor necessary for long, satisfactory service
life of any belt drive.
Under-tensioning leads to belt slip causing rapid wear; over tensioning means
excessive strain on belt and bearings. Between these two extreme conditions is a
reasonable range of tension within which the belt will operate. Belt tension can be
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CORRECTION CAN BE MADE BY ADJUSTMENT OF THE BELT TENSIONERS. REMOVE
THE DRIVING BELT COVER. THE BELT TENSIONERS ARE RETAINED IN A SLOTTED
HOLE ALLOWING ADJUSTMENT TO BE MADE ONCE THE HOLDING HEXAGON
HEADED BOLTS HAVE BEEN LOOSENED. WHEN ADJUSTED CORRECTLY THE
TENSIONERS SHOULD STILL ROTATE EASILY WITH FINGER PRESSURE. ENSURE THE
TENSIONER BOLTS ARE SECURE BEFORE REPLACING THE COVER.
NOTE
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meter of span distance falls between 5 and 9 Newtons per Rib” (TBA Belting).
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adjustment to compensate for the normal drop in tension during the run-in period.
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Do not overtighten belts as this may cause excessive wear on the dog clutch.
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Engine Model Oil Type
Quantity
(Ltr)
Fuel Type
Capacity
(Ltr)
Spark Plug Type
Electrode Gap
(mm)
Honda GX120 &
GX160 Petrol
SAE 10W-40 0.6 Unleaded 2.5 BM6ES or BPR6ES 0.7 - 0.8
Area Maintenance First 4 Hours First Month / 20 Hours 3 Months / 50 Hours 6 Months / 100 Hours
Engine Oil Check Level
9
Engine Oil Change
99
Air Filter
Check Condition /
Clean
99
Spark Plug Change
9
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