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MAIN DRIVE BELT TENSION
1. Check that the main drive belt tension handle is
facing forward as shown
.
2. Thetension handle,A,mustbepositionedfacing
forward as shown to apply tension to the belt.
3. If the belt slips during operation refer to the
“Maintenance Section” for the procedure to use
to tension the belt.
NOTE : If the tension handle is positioned upward,
the belt is not tensioned. Place the handle in the
forwardpositionbeforeoperatingthePowerRake.or
machine damage may occur.
A
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CHECK THAT ALL SHIELDS ARE
INSTALLED AND ATTACHING HARDWARE
IS TIGHT
1. Check the hydrostatic drive belt shield, A.
2. Check the main drive belt shield, B.
3. Check the drive chain cover, C.
4. Check the rubber dust shield, D.
NOTE: DO NOT OPERATE THE MACHINE WITH
LOOSE OR MISSING SHIELDS. REPLACE MISS-
ING SHIELDS IMMEDIATELY.
A
C
D
B
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CHECK TIRE PRESSURES
Check tire pressures in the two rear tires and inflate
to 14 psi. The tires may have liquid in them so when
checking the tire pressure, the valve stem, A, should
be located at the top as shown.
A
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