Maintenance
Drive Belt Adjustment
Maintenance 60HDdoc102619 5-9
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5. Never increase the engine RPM by moving manually the acceleration lever on the engine. Increasing
the engine RPM when the brake is engaged will result in quick clutch damage.
The throttle cable should move smoothly and easily in the housing.
5.9 Drive Belt Adjustment
DANGER! Never adjust the drive belts and the drive belt bracket while
the motor is running. Failure to do so may result in serious injury.
Periodically check the drive belt for wear. Replace any damaged or worn belts as needed.
See Figure 5-4. Adjust proper drive belt tension using the bolt located between the drive side wheel
covers. To tighten drive belt turn the bolt clockwise. To loosen drive belt turn the bolt
counterclockwise.
FIG. 5-4
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Turn clockwise
to tighten
Turn counter -
clockwise
to loosen
Turn clockwise to
tighten
Turn counterclockwise
to loosen