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Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to
come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug.
Remove the key from the keyswitch on units so equipped.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage.
Figure5-6: Removingsingle tine.
Figure 5-7: Removing a tineassembly.
Figure5-8: Forwardclutchbelt. (C, Left-
side view, no belt cover.)
Follow the belt adjustment instructions
carefully. An incorrectadjustment could
result in the clutch control mechanism
engaging too soon. This could cause
loss of tiller control and result in per-
sonal injury or propertydamage.
CHECKING AND ADJUSTING
TENSION ON CLUTCH BELTS
Maintaining correct belt tension is impor-
tant to good tilling performance and long
belt life. A loose belt will slip on the
engine and transmission pulleys and
cause the tines and wheels to slow down
- or stop - eventhough the engine is
running at full speed. A loose belt will
also result in premature belt wear.
While checking belt tension, also check
for cracks, cuts or frayed edges. A belt in
poor condition should be replaced.
Tension on a newforward clutch belt (C,
Figure5-8) should be checked after the
Figure5-9: Reverse clutchbelt (D).
(Right-side view, no belt cover.)
Figure 5-10: Location offorward clutch cable
spring (E)andforward cableadjuster ( F).
2-1/2"
first two (2) hours of operation and after
every ten (10) hours of operation.
Figure5-11: Correct s pring lengthwhen
Forward Clutch Levers are engaged is 2-1/2".
The reverse clutch belt (D, Figure5-9),
A loose belt will also result in premature
because it is used more sparingly, may
belt wear.
not require tension adjustment until a sig-
nificant number of operating hours has
• Check belt tension after the first two
passed. A tension adjustment is required
hours of break-in operation and after
only if there is little or no reverse move-
every 10 operating hours.
ment when the ReverseClutch Control
knob is pulled out.
Checking and Adjusting
ForwardClutchBelt Tension
It is important to maintain correct tension
on the forward clutch belt. A loose belt
will cause the tines and wheels to slow
down - or stop completely - even though
the engine is running at full speed.
• At the end of eachtilling season, check
the belt for cracks, cuts or frayed edges.
A belt in poor condition should be
replaced.
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