Powermate PRTT212 Operator's Manual page 17

Maintenance
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Servicing the Tiller
The following information will help you make the necessary
checks and perform the procedures required to follow the
normal care recommendations made for your tiller unit . If
you prefer, your local authorized dealer can make these
checks and perform the required procedures for you .
WARNING
To prevent accidental starting:
Engine must be turned off and cool . The spark plug wire
must be removed and secured from spark plug before
checking and adjusting engine or equipment .
Change Forward/Reverse Belts
(See Figure 12 and 13)
1 . Turn off engine . Engine must cool completely
before proceeding .
2 . Remove spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug .
3 . Reduce the belt tension by loosening the forward and
reverse cable lower jam nut .
4 . Remove the upper and lower belt guards .
5 . To remove the reverse drive belt:
a . Remove the reverse belt idler .
b . Slide the belt free of the reverse belt guides and
engine pulley .
c . Pull belt down and away from the transmission pulley .
6 . To remove the forward drive belt:
a . Remove the two forward belt guide studs and
forward belt idler assembly .
b . Slide the belt free of the engine pulley .
c . Pull the belt down and away from the transmission
pulley .
7 . To install the forward drive belt:
a . Insert the belt from underneath the unit and up
around the rearward portion on the engine pulley .
b . Place the lower loop of the belt around the rearward
portion of the transmission pulley .
c . Replace the two forward belt guide studs and
forward belt idler assembly .
8 . To install the reverse drive belt;
a . Insert the belt from underneath the unit and up
around the reverse belt idler .
b . Place the lower loop of the belt around the forward
portion of the transmission pulley .
c . Replace the reverse belt idler into the reverse belt
idler bracket . The belt should not go around the
engine pulley . Be sure the belt is inside of the
reverse belt guide studs .
9 . Tighten the forward and reverse lower jam nut .
10 . Check the belt tension . The belts should be loose with
the drive levers disengaged .
Questions? Call Toll Free at 1-800-737-2112
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11 . Replace the upper and lower belt guards .
12 . Re-attach the spark plug wire to the spark plug .
13 . Follow Operating Instructions – start the engine and
operate the forward drive lever to check for proper
cable adjustment and belt tension .
14 . Start the engine and operate the reverse drive lever to
check for proper cable adjustment and belt tension .
WARNING
The tines or wheels should not rotate with the engine
running, the depth regulator set at transport height
(lowest height) and the drive lever not engaged .
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Forward Belt Idler
ENGINE PULLEY
Forward Belt
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Figure 12
Reverse Belt Idler
Reverse Belt
TRANSMISSION
PULLEY
Figure 13