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BELTS ADJUSTMENT:
WARNING
A loosened belt may slip and get worn quickly, a too tightened belt may wear out bearings.
• Check for belt condition, cracks and wear. Replace if necessary.
Belt from engine to counter shaft
• Stop engine and disconnect sparking cover, clutch the blade.
• Unscrew the three bolts of the shield to reach the belts.
• Push the belt with a finger on (A, Figure 22) the belt must
move from 10 to 12 mm. If the belt does not move accordingly,
perform “tension wire” again.
• Check that the belt guides (B, Figure 22) are close 3 or 4 mm
from the tighten belt.
• If it is necessary, adjust the belt guides as follow : unscrew
bolt (C, Figure 22) and adjust belt guides as required and
screw the bolt again.
• Fit the belt cover with the three bolts.
Belt from the counter shaft to the flails
• Stop engine and disconnect sparking cover.
• Unscrew the 2 bolts of the shield to reach the belt.
• Push the belt with a finger on (F, Figure 23) the belt must move
from 3 to 5 mm. If the belt does not move accordingly, adjust with
screws (A, Figure 23) & (B, Figure 23)
• Fit the belt cover with the two bolts.
Belt transmission adjustment
• Stop engine and disconnect sparking cover, clutch the blade.
• Unscrew the three bolts of the shield to reach the belts.
• Push the belt with a finger on (A, Figure 24) the belt must
move from 12 to 14 mm. If the belt does not move accordingly,
perform “tension wire” again.
• Fit the belt cover with the three bolts.
BLADE BRAKE :
WARNING
Check the blade brake every month (1, Figure 25), check the time for
the blade to stop when blade clutch lever is released. If more than 7
seconds are necessary for the blade to stop, ask your dealer
immediately to check the blade brake system.