Manual

WARNING: Beforeinspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine,shut off engine, wait for all
moving partsto come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire awayfrom
spark plug. Failureto follow these instructions can result in serious personalinjury or property
damage.
FF_ONTi
FORWARD
SHAFT
C
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h Unthreadthe hex nut IC, Figure5-4)
halfway upthe adjustment screw (D_.
c. Unhookthe top of the spring from
the Forward Clutch Bail.
d. Usepliers to preventthe adjuster (B_
from turning and turn the slotted screw lo-
cated insidethe spring clockwise ,viewed
from operator's position} to increaseten-
sion on the spring. Turn the screw coun-
terclockwise to decreasetension. Once
adjusted, reattach the spring to the For-
ward Clutch Ba_l.
e. RepeatSteps2and 3to re-measure
the length of the spring. Whenthe second
measurementis between1/16"-to- 3/16"
longerthan the first measurement,retighten
the hexnut(C)againstthetop oftheadjuster
(B/.
Figure5-3: Installtinessothatcuttingedgeoftinesentersoftfirstwhentillermovesforward.
CHECKING AND ADJUSTING
FORWARD DRIVE BELT TENSION
It is important to maintain correct tension
on the forward drive belt. A loose beltwill
causethe tinesandwheelsto slow down--
or stop completeiy -- even though the en-
gine _srunning at full speed. A too tight
belt can result in unintentionaltine move-
ment when the clutch bail is inthe Neutral
(released) position.
• Checkbelt tension after the first two
hours of break-in operationand after every
10operating hours.
• At the end of eachtilling season,check
the belt for cracks, cuts or frayed edges
and replace it as soon as possible.
ToCheckForwardBeltTension:
1. Stop engine,wait for all partsto stop
mowng anddisconnect spark plug wire.
2. With the ForwardClutch Bailinan open
(releasedl position,measureand note the
overall length of the cable spring (A, Figure
5-4) by measuringfrom the outermost coil
to the outermost coil.
3. Squeezethe ForwardClutch Bail
againstthe handlebar(seeFigure5-4) and
ReplacementBelt Information
If the drive belt needsto be replaced,see
belt tension is correct if this second mea- your local authorized dealeror refer to the
suremenl is between1/6' -to- 3/16"longer Parts List for ordering information. Use
than the first measurement, only afactory-authorized belt as an "over-
4. If the spring Lstoo short tless than 1/ the-counter" belt may not perform satis-
16'1.the tension is too loose. If the spring factorily. The procedure requires average
is too long _morethan 3/16'h.the tension mechanicalability andcommonly available
tools.
is too tight.
5. To adjust the length of the spring:
a. Releasethe Forward Clutch Bail.
Figure5-4: Tocheckforwardbelt tension,taketwomeasurementsof the
nverelllengthofthe coilsin thespring-- firstwiththe clutchbail open,
thenwith theclutchbail closedagainstthe handlebar.
re-measurethe length of the coils. The
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