Checking And Adjusting Forward Drive Belt Tension - Yardworks 060-1300-6 Instruction Manual

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model no.
060-1300-6

CHeCKING AND ADJUsTING fORWARD DRIVe belT TeNsION

It is important to maintain correct tension on the forward drive 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. A too-tight belt can result in unintentional tine movement when the
lever is in the Neutral (released) position.
Check belt tension after the first two hours of break-in operation and after every 10
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operating hours.
At the end of each tilling season, check the belt for cracks, cuts or frayed edges,
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and replace it as soon as possible.
To Check Belt Tension:
1. Stop engine, wait for all parts to stop moving and disconnect spark plug wire.
2. With the forward and reverse lever in an open (released) position, measure and note
the overall length of the cable spring by measuring from the outermost coil to the
outermost coil.
Forward Lever
3. Squeeze the forward lever against the handlebar and re-measure the length of the
coils. The belt tension is correct if this second measurement is between 1⁄6 to 3⁄16"
(2 to 5 mm) shorter than the first measurement.
4. If the spring is too short (less than 1⁄16" [2 mm]), the tension is too tight. If the spring is
too long (more than 3⁄16" [5 mm]), the tension is too loose.
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Reverse Lever