MAINTENANCE
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Use the following maintenance section to keep your unit in
good operating condition. All the maintenance information for
the engine is in the "Engine Operator's Manual". Before you
start the engine, read this book.
LUBRICATION
1. After each 10 hours, apply a small amount of engine oil to
all pivot points
2. After each 25 hours, apply a small amount of engine oil to
the wheels.
3. To lubricate the engine, refer to the "Engine Operator's
Manual".
Drain Plug and Washer
Figure 15
Figure 17
Figure 16
Engine Pulley
Engine Pulley
Cover
+-- -
Space
r
-
---
Screw
r
;=
::::;;
;;j
\-
- - - Rear Belt
Guide
-j--
- - Belt
Guard
Rear
GUa
r
d
~
_~
::
~~
j'
'''
Screws
Front Guard
Screws
HOW TO REMOVE THE BELT
The bell is made of a special compound. If the belt becomes
worn or breaks, replace the belt with an original equipment
belt. The belt length is 32.6 in. [828.04 mm] and the section
is 4L.
1. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug.
2. Pull the clutch lever back to the "N" Neutral position to
release tension from the belt.
3. Remove the two screws and spacers from the top of the
engine pulley cover. Remove the engine pulley cover.
(See Figure 16)
4. Loosen, do not remove, the screw that holds the rear belt
guide. Then, move the belt guide away trom the belt.
5. Remove the front guard screws and belt guard.
(See Figure 17)
6. Remove the old belt from the engine and quill assembly
pulleys. Replace with an original equipment belt.
7. To install a new belt, reverse the above steps.
• The rear guard fasteners should be tightened to 7.4-11.8
foot-pounds [10-16Nm].
• The front guard fasteners should be tightened to 7.4-11.8
foot-pounds [10-16Nm].
• The rear belt guide fasteners should be tightened to 34-45
foot-pounds [47-61Nm].
HOW TO CHANGE THE OIL
1. Shut off engine and wait for it to cool.
2. Disconnect spark plug wire from the spark plug.
3. Remove the drain plug and washer. (See Figure 15)
4. Tilt edger to drain all the engine oil into a flat pan.
5. Fill the engine crankcase. DO NOT OVERFILL. Refer
to Engine Preparation section for instructions on filling oil
to proper level.
6. Connect the spark plug wire to the spark plug.
Page 15
To Next Page
Loading...