Servicing The Rototiller; Check Forward/Reverse Belt Tension - Simplicity 1694161 Operator's Manual

Normal Care
SERVICING THE ROTOTILLER
General
The following information will help you make the
necessary checks and perform the procedures required
to follow the normal care recommendations made for
your rototiller unit.
If you prefer, your local authorized dealer can make
these checks and perform the required procedures for
you.
Check Forward Belt Tension
Forward belt tension may decrease over time. It must be
adjusted within the first half hour of operation, and
checked after every two hours of operation. Proper
adjustment will assure long belt life. Too much or too
little belt tension will cause premature belt failure. To
check and adjust the forward belt tension:
1. Turn off engine. Engine must be cool.
2. Remove and secure spark plug wire from spark plug.
3. With drive safety control levers in neutral position,
measure length of spring when compressed.
4. Pull down on drive safety control levers and
remeasure length of spring when stretched out. Ideal
length would be 1/4" longer.
_lb WARNING
To prevent accidental starting:
wire
Engine must be turned off and cool, and spark plug
wire must be removed and secured from spark plug
before checking and adjusting engine or equipment.
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1-1/4"
Check Reverse Belt Tension
Reverse belt tension is not adjustable.
WARNING
Check forward belt tension regularly. Too much
or too little tension will cause premature belt
failure.
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