Maintenance And Storage; Check Forward Belt Tension - CRT 5050-5050GS Operator's Manual

.• A CAUTION
To prevent accidental starting:
wire
Engine must be turned off and cool, and spark plug
wire must be removed from spark plug before checking
and adjusting engine or equipment.
SECTION CHECKLIST
Check Forward Belt Tension
Change Forwaed/Reverse Belt
Check or Fill Engine Crankcase
Check Tiller Transmission Grease
Engine Maintenance
Clean Tine Axle Shaft
Check Tire Pressure
Prepare for Storage
Tiller and Engine Maintenance Schedule
CHECK FORWARD BELT TENSION
Forward belt tension may decrease over time. It must be
adjusted within the first half hour of operation, and
checked after every two hours of operation. Proper
adjustment will assure long belt life. Too much or too little
belt tension will cause premature belt failure. To check
and adjust the forward belt tension:
Turn off engine. Engine must be cool.
Remove spark plug wire from spark plug.
With drive control levers in neutral position, measure
length of spring when compressed.
Pull down on drive control levers and measure length
of spring when stretched out. Ideal length would be
1/4" longer.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
A CAUTION
Check forward belt tension regularly. Too much or too
little tension will cause premature belt failure.
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