Poulan 433552, VF550, 96082001500 manual To Replace V-BELT see, To Adjust Carburetor

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REPLACE V-BELT (SEE Fig. 20 - 22)

Clutch housing/engine assembly must be removed to service belt. See "TO REMOVE CLUTCH HOUSINGI- ENGINE ASSEMBLY" in this section of manual.

Using pliers, remove cable spring and return spring from pivot bracket.

Remove plastic snap-in plug from clutch housing.

Using pliers, depress conduit fitting tabs and pull conduit fitting through hole in clutch housing.

Pull cable spring and cable through snap-in plug hole in clutch housing.

CLUTCH

BELT

RETURN

CABLE

HOUSING

GUIDE

SPRING

SPRING

 

STUD

 

 

 

 

 

SNAP-IN

 

 

 

PLUG

 

 

 

TABS

 

 

 

CONDUIT

 

 

 

FITTING

 

 

 

CABLE

 

 

Fig. 20

 

Remove bolt, washer, and lock nut attaching idler bracket to clutch housing.

BOLT

WASHER

 

 

CLUTCH

 

HOUSING

 

SNAP-IN

 

PLUG

 

LOCK NUT

Fig. 21

Remove bolt, washer, and lock nut attaching idler pulley to idler bracket. Remove bushing from between idler bracket and clutch housing.

 

BOLT

IDLER PULLEY

WASHER

 

 

IDLER BRACKET

 

BUSHING

 

LOCK NUT

Fig. 22

Replace belt and reinstall pulley, idler bracket, conduit fitting, springs, and hardware in reverse order.

Reinstall clutch housing/engine assembly, making sure belt is inside belt guide stud.

Check tine operation. See "To Check Tine Operation" in this section of manual.

ENGINE

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. However, engine performance can be affected by differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or load. If the carburetor does need adjustment, contact your nearest authorized service center/department

IMPORTANT: NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE GOVER- NOR, WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER ENGINE SPEED. OVERSPEEDING THE ENGINE ABOVE THE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE DANGEROUS. IF YOU THINK THE ENGINE-GOVERNED HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING, CONTACT YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER/ DEPARTMENT, WHICH HAS THE PROPER EQUIPMENT AND EXPERIENCE TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS.

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Contents VF550 Training Safety RulesMaintenance and Storage PreparationTable of Contents Contents of Hardware Pack AssemblyTools Required for Assembly Tine Operation To Install Depth Stake See FigTilling Width Know Your Tiller Meets Ansi Safety RequirementsOperation Tine Operation See Fig HOW to USE Your TillerStopping See Fig TillingBefore Starting Engine ADD GasolineCultivating Breaking in Your TillerTilling Hints General Recommendations MaintenanceMaintenance Schedule AIR Filter EngineTo Change Engine OIL See Fig Muffler CleaningCooling System See Fig Spark PlugTiller Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Clutch HOUSING/ENGINE Assembly see FIG Tine ArrangementTo Adjust Carburetor To Replace V-BELT seeFuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Problem Cause CorrectionParts and Service
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