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MAINTENANCE
Adjustment
AFTER THE INITIAL 50 HOURS (ONLY FOR NEW MACHINES)
1. Loosen the bolt (7) and locking nut (6).
2. Turn the adjustment bolt (5) to adjust the
V-belt (4).
· Tighten: Clockwise
· Loosen: Counterclockwise
3. Tighten the bolt (7) and locking nut (6).
Tightening torque:
· Locking nut (6) 25 N·m (18.1 ft-lb)
· Bolt (7) 51N·m (37.6 ft-lb)
Note: When replacing with a new belt, run
the engine at low idle speed for about 3 to 5
minutes to break in the new belt, before
adjusting the tension again.