Replacement Part List

To adjust belt:
5.3.1 Loosen hardware (b) securing belt cover to engine plate and remove cover.
5.3.2 Loosen nuts (a) securing engine plate to base plate.
5.3.3 Remove spacers (c) and insert them as needed underneath the engine plate. Shim
machine front to back, not side to side. Shim belt so that it deflects 10–13 mm
(3/8"–1/2") when pressed midway between belt pulleys.
5.3.4 Re-install belt cover and tighten all hardware.
Note: When installing a new belt, install spacers on top of engine plate.
Graphic 4
5.4 Spark Plug
See Graphic 5
Clean or replace spark plug as needed to ensure proper operation. Refer to the engine
Owner’s Manual.
WARNING: The muffler becomes very hot during operation and remains hot for
awhile after stopping the engine. Do not touch the muffler while it is hot.
Note: Refer to the Technical Data for the recommended spark plug type and the
electrode gap setting.
5.4.1 Remove spark plug and inspect it.
5.4.2 Replace plug if the insulator is cracked or chipped.
5.4.3 Clean spark plug electrodes with a wire brush.