Maintenance And Storage; Check Forward Belt Tension - Ardisam GARDEN STAR 5020D Operator's Manual

ARDISAM

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

Section Checklist
CAUTION
To prevent accidental starting:
Engine must be turned off and cool, and spark
plug wire must be removed from spark plug
before checking and adjusting engine or
equipment.
❒ ❒ ❒ ❒ ❒ Check Forward Belt
Tension
CAUTION
Check the forward belt tension screw regularly.
Too much or too little tension will cause
premature belt failure.
shifting base plate
pivot
forward belt tension screw

❑ Check Forward Belt Tension

❑ Check Reverse Belt/Change Reverse Belt
❑ Perform Engine Maintenance
❑ Check Tiller Transmission Grease
❑ Clean Tine Axle Shaft
❑ Check Tire Pressure
❑ Adjust Throttle
❑ Prepare for Storage
Forward belt tension will always 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 screw:
1. Turn off engine. Engine must be cool.
2. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug.
3. Measure the distance between the tension screw and the
bell crank pivot. (The tension screw is located between
the rod crank and the bell crank on the left side of the
tiller.) The bottom of the head of the tension screw
should be 1/4 inch from the pivot (see drawing above).
4. If necessary, use a screwdriver to properly adjust the
tension screw. For fine adjustment, turning the tension
screw left or counterclockwise will increase belt
tension. Turning the tension screw right or clockwise
will decrease belt tension.
5. Reattach spark plug wire.
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