Snapper 6HP, 7HP manual Servicing the Rototiller, General, Check Forward Belt Tension

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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.

Check Reverse Belt Tension

Reverse belt tension is not adjustable.

Normal Care

WARNING

To prevent accidental starting:

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.

1"

1-1/4"

WARNING

Check forward belt tension regularly. Too much or too little tension will cause premature belt failure.

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