Husqvarna SG13A, SG13, SG13/968999353 manual Adjusting the drive belt

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MAINTENANCE

Adjusting the drive belt

1.Remove the belt guard by removing the three acorn nuts and lockwashers on the front of the belt guard.

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Prevent the engine from being started by removing the ignition cable from the spark plug.

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2.Check that the belt is properly tensioned by squeezing the belt together. It should be possible to squeeze the belt down about 1/4 - 3/8” (6 - 10 mm) from the original position.

3.Loosen screws holding cover plate to belt guard backing plate.

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	COVER PLATE
SCREW	SCREW

4. Undo the four screws (A) on the cutting shroud.

5. Loosen the locking nuts (B) on the tension bolts.

6. Turn the tension bolts (C) counter-clockwise to loosen the belt or clockwise to tighten it.

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Contents Operator’s Manual Models Manual no REV 12/01/05Husqvarna All Rights Reserved Printed Beatrice, Nebraska Table of Contents Introduction Symbols and Decals Decals and machine-bound instructionsLocation of decals Translation of instructions Decal Important informationDecal Safety Instructions General useSafety Instructions Preparations Operating Movement/Transport StorageChildren Fuel system Maintenance Protective Equipment Personal equipmentSET-UP Equipment set-upHair PIN Engine Throttle Control Lever Throttle Cable Controls PresentationMain components and operating controls Engine Throttle12 11 Starter Starter handleFuel valve Choke controlSpark plug MufflerOil dipstick Oil drainageFuel tank FuelingCentrifugal clutch Dead man’s grip barOn/Off Engine switch on the panel Adjustment bar for the handleBrake Never operate a machine with a defective brakeOperation Starting the engineEngine switch on the handle Dead man’s grip barStarter handle Engine switch Normal shutdownShutdown in emergency situations BrakeBefore you start Using your stump grinder 8011-202chg Shut off the machine when you are done Operating on hillsTransport Maintenance Maintenance scheduleCleaning the cyclone filter Replacing the air filter Cleaning the sludge reservoir Idle adjustmentIgnition system Fitting the wrong spark plug type can damage the engineAdjusting the drive belt Disassembling and reassembling the blade, pockets and teeth Removing and refitting the wheels Adjusting the brake Cleaning and washingTwo minute rule Lubrication Engine oil Checking the engine’s oil levelRight wheel Throttle cableTroubleshooting Symptom Cause ActionProblem Possible solutions Service StorageWinter storage Technical Data ModelWiring Diagram Service Journal Delivery serviceService Journal