Simplicity 7100 Series Operator's Manual page 39

Adjustments
c. With the idler arm against the right
sideplate, move the cam lever so that
it is flush against the left edge of the
gate finger (C).
d. Tighten setscrew firmly in cam lever,
depress clutch-brake and move speed
range lever back and forth from Lo
range to Hi range, checking that the
cam lever does not bind on the gate
finger.
4. Rear Belt Retainer Adjustment. The
transmission pulley belt retainer should
be adjusted so that there is 1/16 - 1/8
inch (1.5-3 mm) clearance between the
edge of the retainer and the large out¬
side pulley on the transmission. (See
figure 33.) The retainer should follow
the curve of the pulley evenly. If neces¬
sary, bend the retainer so that its edge
follows the curve of the pulley evenly.
a. If the retainer needs adjustment,
loosen the two capscrews which hold
the retainer.
b. Move the retainer until the proper
clearance is reached.
c. Hold the retainer in place while
tightening the two capscrews in the
transmission.
A. Belt Guard Capscrew
B. Right Side Plate
C. Sliding Idler Arm
D. Belt Guard Capscrew
Figure 33. Rear Belt Guard Adjustment
5. Idler Tension Adjustment. To check
idler tension adjustment, place the speed
range lever between Hi and Lo positions
and release the clutch. Spring tension
will hold the cam lever on the gate
finger.
a. There should be 1/8-1/4 inch(3 to 6
mm) clearance between the outside
belt and the top edge of the idler
pulley, when the belt is resting on the
front and rear belt guards (A and C,
figure 34).
b. If there is not 1/8 - 1/4 inch clear¬
ance, loosen the nut holding on the
idler pulley and move the pulley up
or down as needed.
c. When the proper clearance is reach¬
ed, tighten the nut holding on the
pulley firmly.
Ai Front Belt Guard
B. Idler Adjusting Bolt
C. Rear Belt Guard
Figure 34. Idler Tension Adjustment -
Six Speed
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