Husqvarna 268K, 272K manual Maintenance, Adjusting the drive belt, Changing the drive belt

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MAINTENANCE

Adjusting the drive belt

The drive belt is fully enclosed and well protected from dust, dirt and mechanical effects during the cutting process.

To tension the drive belt, slightly loosen the nuts (A), which secure the cutting head and belt guard.

Turn the tensioning screw so that the nut (B) is located directly under the arrow on the cover. Shake the head to ensure the spring can tension the belt. The belt now automatically has the right tension.

Tighten the nuts that hold the cutting head.

A

B

B

IMPORTANT INFORMATION! A new drive belt should be tensioned after using one or two tanks of fuel.

Changing the drive belt

Loosen the two nuts (A).

Turn the tensioning screws

(B)until the tension has been released.

Remove the two nuts (A).

Remove the front belt cover

Remove the belt from the pulley.

Dismantle the cutting head.

Remove the two nuts (D), and the screws that are straight under these (E) and lift off the cutting arm.

Replace the drive belt.

To assemble reverse the procedure for dismantling.

Check the cutting disc’s disc guard for signs of cracking or other damage. Replace it if damaged.

 

A

 

C

 

B

D

E

!WARNING! Never use a power cutter without a disc guard over the cutting disc.

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Contents 268K/272K 101 87 70-27Symbols on the power cutter Symbol ExplanationSymbols in the Operators Manual Contents Safety Instructions Personal Safety EquipmentPower CUTTER’S Safety Equipment Stop switchSilencer Disc guard for the cutting discGeneral Safety Instructions Transport and storageFuel safety Basic safety precautionsGeneral Working Instructions CuttingKickback Water coolingCare and storage GeneralCutting Discs and Blades Abrasive discsHigh speed portable tools Special discsUsing diamond discs Cutting discsDiamond discs Dry diamond discsWhat is WHAT? What is what on a power cutter?Assembly Fitting the cutting head Fitting the cutting discChecking the drive shaft and flanges Disc guardFuel mixture Fuel HandlingFuelling Start and Stop Start and stopAdjusting the drive belt MaintenanceChanging the drive belt Carburettor Correctly adjusted carburettor Fuel filterAir filter High speed needle HStarter Replacing a broken or worn starter cordTensioning the recoil spring Replacing a broken recoil springCooling system Spark plugSilencer Weekly maintenance Daily maintenanceMonthly maintenance 268K 272K Technical DataCutting equipment English «*2m7§¬ 1998W17

268K, 272K specifications

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