Simplicity 1003 - Adjustments; Belt Stops

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Adjustments
CONTENT OF SECTION
This section contains adjustment procedures for the
rotary tiller. These adjustments are made during
assembly and thereafter are normally performed
only to correct specific problems. Follow all in¬
structions in the order given.
WARNING
To avoid serious injury, perform adjustments
on tiller only when the engine is stopped Al¬
ways remove spark plug or remove spark plug
wire and insert terminal in V-notch on cylinder
For access to some adjustment points, the belt
guard (figure 15) must be removed. To remove the
belt guard, remove the two screws (one on each
side) and loosen (from inside) nut on the washer
headed capscrews.
BELT STOPS
The purpose of the belt stops is to disengage the
belts when the clutch lever is released. Incorrectly
adjusted belt stops may prevent the drive from dis¬
engaging. To adjust the belt stops, remove the belt
guard and proceed as follows.
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For the model 1003 tiller, the belt stops are cor¬
rectly adjusted when there is a 1/8 inch (3 mm)
clearance between belt stop and engaged (tight) v-
belt. To check, press the idler pulley tight against
the belt and measure the belt stop clearance (see
figure 16). If clearance is not 1/8 inch (3 mm),
loosen capscrew and adjust belt stop. Tighten cap¬
screw while holding belt stop in position. Recheck
and readjust as necessary, and then reinstall belt
For the model 1005 tiller, proceed as follows:
1. Push both idler pulleys together with one
hand to seat belts (see figure 17).
2. Measure gap between belt stops and forward
and reverse belts (see figure 17). The clear¬
ance should be 1/8 inch (3 mm). If not,
loosen capscrew, adjust belt stop for proper
clearance, and retighten capscrew while hold¬
ing belt stop from moving. Repeat check and
adjustment as necessary, and be sure to check
both belt stops.
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