Predator 62548 - Page 20

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SAFETY SETUP OPERATION MAINTENANCE
Belt Tension Adjustment
NOTICE: Perform the following procedures
with assistance to ensure safety and
maintain control of the Tiller.
1. Checking belt tension in OFF position:
a. WARNING! Disconnect spark plug
cap before checking belt tension.
b. With Forward and Reverse Clutch Levers
in OFF (disengaged) position, push down
on Handlebars to raise Tines off ground.
c. Gently pull on Starter Handle.
Tines should not rotate.
d. If Tines rotate forward, the Forward Clutch
Cable is too tight. If Tines rotate backward,
the Reverse Clutch Cable is too tight.
e. To adjust tension, remove the Belt Cover (46).
Loosen the Cable Clip for the appropriate Cable
and push down on Cable to reduce tension on
the Cable Spring. Tighten the Cable Clip.
f. Recheck belt tension and adjust as needed.
Replace Belt Cover when finished.
2. Checking forward belt tension in ON position:
a. WARNING! Disconnect spark plug
cap before checking belt tension.
b. Hold Forward Clutch Lever in ON
(engaged) position and push down on
Handlebars to raise Tines off ground.
c. Gently pull on Starter Handle.
Tines should rotate forward.
d. If Tines do not rotate forward, the
Forward Clutch Cable is too loose.
e. To adjust tension, remove the Belt Cover.
Loosen the Cable Clip for the Forward
Clutch Cable and pull up on Cable to
remove slack. Tighten the Cable Clip.
f. Recheck belt tension, including OFF position
tension. Replace Belt Cover when finished.
3. Checking reverse belt tension in ON position:
a. WARNING! Disconnect spark plug
cap before checking belt tension.
b. Hold Reverse Clutch Lever in ON
(engaged) position and push down on
Handlebars to raise Tines off ground.
c. Gently pull on Starter Handle.
Tines should rotate backward.
d. If Tines do not rotate backward, the
Reverse Clutch Cable is too loose.
e. To adjust tension, remove the Belt Cover.
Loosen the Cable Clip for the Reverse
Clutch Cable and pull up on Cable to
remove slack. Tighten the Cable Clip.
f. Recheck belt tension, including OFF position
tension. Replace Belt Cover when finished.
Belt Replacement
Only a qualified technician should replace the Forward and/or Reverse Clutch Belt.
Forward
Clutch
Lever
(
off
)
Forward
Clutch Lever
(
on
)
Reverse
Clutch
Lever
(
off
)
Reverse
Clutch Lever
(
on
)
EngagEd
disEngagEd
disEngagEd
E
ngagEd
Forward
Clutch Belt
Forward
Clutch
Cable
Reverse
Clutch Belt
Reverse
Clutch
Cable
Forward
Clutch Cable
Cable
Clips
Reverse
Clutch
Cable
Cable
Springs