Yard-Man 7200-0 Operating Manual And Parts List page 12

IDLER LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT
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To check the adjustment, return the master clutch lever to
neutral position and pull engine recoil over to see if belt is
not driving. If belt does not release, lower the adjustment
link slightly below center or until belt does release in
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neutral. These adjustments must also be checked when belt
is replaced or the idler is adjusted in the idler arm slot.
IDLER PULLEY ADJUSTMENT
For more adjustment to gain proper tension on the belt, the
idler pulley can be moved in or out in the adjustment slot.
Refer to idler linkage adjustments after making this adjust-
ment.
BELT REPLACEMENT
First. remove plastic cap on spout lock lever, then remove
belt cover. Unhook idler spring to release idler tension on
belt. Remove belt restrictor. Remove rear cover (after
shift lever is removed). This will allow one to reach in from
back of unit. Remove master clutch rod from lower arm.
Remove belt from engine pulley and push belt down off
drive pulley. Push belt,toward rear of unit around drive
disc, then pull belt up b:'!tween rubber drive disc and pulley
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disc. Push down on Ic'.'er arm on left side of unit, this
allows more room between rubber disc and pulley disc.
Reach in from back of unit and push belt up, then pull belt
out. To install new belt, reverse steps using only original
equipment replacement belt No. 1651-45.
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NOTE: Make all adjustments with the engine turned off
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and wire removed from th~- sparkplug. (Fasten wire to
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cylinder head at least 1 away.from sparkplug.)
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Should the drive belt stretch enough to prevent the ad
justment link from moving freely in the idler arm, slot, with
the master clutch lever in drive position, adjust' as follows.
With master clutch in drive position, remove cotter pin
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from adjustment link. Thread the link up the rod untir it.
is centered in the slot. Place the link in the slot and secure
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with washer and cotter PI,:!. ..