Clutch Adjustment - bannerman BA-4 AIR-JECT Operator's Manual And Parts List

CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT

The BA-4 Air-Ject Aerator is equipped with a belt tightening clutch.
1. Squeeze the clutch control bar up towards the handle as far as possible. This causes the
idler pulley to press down and tighten the V-belt. Proper tension is obtained when the
belt does not slip when the tines are placed in the ground. If the V-belt slips under load,
release the clutch cable and turn the threaded cable stud clockwise two or three
rotations to shorten the clutch cable. Note: Overtightening of the V-belt may cause
damage to the other components including the belt itself. It may become necessary to
back the clutch cable all the way off (see fig.3) and loosen the engine mounting bolts
and slide the engine back ¼" and tighten the bolts securely.