Functional Inspection - Husqvarna K6500 Ring Operator's Manual

Functional inspection

General inspection
WARNING! Never use damaged cables.
!
They can cause serious, even fatal,
personal injuries.
• Check that the cord and extension cord are intact and
in good condition. Never use the machine if the cord
is damaged, hand it in to an authorized service
workshop for repair.
• Check that nuts and screws are tight.
Drive belt
Tensioning the drive belt
• If the drive belt slips, it must be tensioned.
• A new drive belt should be retightened after about one
hour's use.
• The drive belt is enclosed and well protected from
dust and dirt.
• Dismantle the cover and loosen the belt tensioning
screw.
• Press on the belt tensioner with your thumb to tension
the belt. Now tighten the screw holding the belt
tensioner.
MAINTENANCE
Replacing the drive belt
• Dismantle the cover and loosen the belt tensioning
screw. Push back the belt tensioning roller and install
a new drive belt.
NOTICE! Make sure that both belt pulleys are clean and
undamaged before a new drive belt is fitted.
• Press on the belt tensioner with your thumb to tension
the belt. Now tighten the screw holding the belt
tensioner.
• Fit the belt cover.
Drive wheel
As the blade is used the inside diameter and the groove
in the drive wheel become worn.
• Check the drive gear for wear.
1) New
2) The drive wheel is worn when the blade edge touches
the bottom of the groove. The blade will slip.
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