Removing And Replacing Belt; Checking And Adjusting Brakes; Checking Brakes - Generac Power Systems Powerwagon Owner's Manual

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Figure 4-7. Wheel Retaining Ring
3. Align groove in tire hub to key and slide tire onto
axle.
4. Install washer and tire retaining ring.

Removing and Replacing Belt

WARNING
Accidental start-up. Disconnect negative battery
terminal before servicing to prevent accidental engine
rotation. Failure to do so could result in death or
serious injury.
1. See Removing and Replacing Front
form steps 1 and 2 to remove front wheels.
2. Tip bed forward for better access.
3. See Figure 4-8. Remove 12 (six per side) skid
plate bolts (A).
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Figure 4-8. Skid Plate Bolt Locations
4. Remove skid plate (B).
5. See Figure 4-9. Remove belt (C) from the idler/
tensioner (D) and transaxle pulleys (E).
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Figure 4-9. Belt and Pulley System
6. See Figure 4-10. Install new belt. Route belt
between idler/tensioner pulleys using belt guides
(F).
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Figure 4-10. Belt Guides
7. Install skid plate. Verify belt is on inside of all belt
guides.
8. Install wheels. Verify key is in position on transaxle
shafts.

Checking and Adjusting Brakes

Brakes are adjusted at the factory, but may need adjust-
ment over time. Brakes can be adjusted at the brake arm
adjustment nut and the brake cable jam nuts.

Checking Brakes

1. Place unit on a firm, level surface. Set parking
brake.
2. Set shift lever to neutral.
3. Roll machine to test brakes. If unit moves, brakes
must be adjusted. If unit doesn't move, brakes are
properly adjusted.
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