Husqvarna 917.29939 owner manual Service, Adjustments, To Remove Belt Guard See Fig

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SERVICE AND

TO REMOVE BELT GUARD (See Fig. 19)

•Remove two (2) cap nuts and washers from side of belt guard.

•Loosen (do not remove) tine shield nut on underside of tine shield.

ePull belt guard out and away from unit.

eReplace belt guard by reversing above procedure. Be sure slot in bottom of belt guard is under head of tine shield bolt and all nuts are tightened securely.

_"[-[_f/JA CAP NUTS

ANDWASHERS

_ / TINE SHIELD NUT

Fig. 19

ADJUSTMENTS

•Recheck in "ON" position and adjust if necessary.

NOTE: If"ON" position check required adjustment, recheck "OFF" position adjustment to insure tines do not rotate when control is "OFF" (up).

TINE CONTROL "OFF" POSITION

BODY

TINE CONTROL "ON" POSITION

CABLE

TINE CONTROL CABLE

TINE OPERATION CHECK (See Fig. 20)

WARNING: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug to prevent starting while checking tine operation.

For proper tine operation, forward tine control lever must be against control body and all slack removed from inner wire of control cable when control is in the "OFF" (up) position.

Iflever and cable are loose, loosen cable clip at lower end of cable. Pull up on cable to remove slack, without extending spring on end of cable, and retighten cable clip.

FINAL CHECK "OFF" POSITION

•With tine control "OFF" (up), push down on handle to raise tines off the ground.

Slowly pull recoil starter handle while observing tines. Tines should not rotate.

If tines rotate, inner wire of control cable is too tight which is extending lower spring and engaging tines. Loosen cable clip and push down on cable only enough to relieve spring tension. Tighten cable clip.

Recheck in "OFF" position and adjust if necessary.

FINAL CHECK "ON" POSITION

•With tine control "ON" (held down to handle) push down on handle to raise tines off the ground.

•Slowly pull recoil starter handle while observing tines. Tines should rotate forward.

•If tines do not rotate, inner wire of control cable is too loose. Loosen cable clip and pull cable up to remove slack and retighten clip.

Fig. 20

TO REPLACE V=BELTS (See Figs. 21 and 22)

Replace V-belts if they have stretched considerably or if they show cracks or frayed edges. There are two (2) V-belts -forward (inside) and reverse (outside).

Belt guard must be removed to service belts. See "TO REMOVE BELT GUARD" in this section of manual.

NOTE: Observe carefully routing of both belts and location of all belt guides before removing belts.

BELT REMOVAL

•Remove reverse idler pulley from idler arm.

•Remove reverse (outside) V-belt.

•Remove forward (inside) V-belt from transmission pulley first and then from engine pulley.

BELT REPLACEMENT

•Install new forward (inside) V-belt to engine pulley first then to transmission pulley. Be sure belt is positioned on inside groove of both pulleys, inside all belt guides and rests on idler pulley.

•Before installing reverse (outside) V-belt, turn belt"inside out". Twist so wide, flat surface of belt is to inside.

•Wrap V-belt around reverse idler pulley and reassemble idler to idler arm. Tighten securely. Be sure belt is between reverse idler pulley and idler arm pin.

•Install belt to outside groove of transmission pulley. Be sure belt is inside all belt guides and rests on outside groove of engine pulley.

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Contents 532 43 Preparation Safety RulesMaintenance and Storage OperationContents Contents of Hardware Pack AssemblyTools Required for Assembly Handle Height INSTALL Depth Stake AssemblySee Fig Tilling WidthKnow Your Tiller Meets ANS! Safety RequirementsOperation Tine Operation See Fig HOW to USE Your TillerStopping See Fig TillingFill Engine with OiL See Fig Before Starting EngineTo Transport To Start Engine See FigCultivating Breaking in Your TillerTilling Hints Lubrication Chart MaintenanceMaintenance Schedule General RecommendationsLUBRiCATiON AiR Cleaner See FigEngine Muffler CleaningCooling System See Fig Spark PlugTiller Service and AdjustmentsTo Adjust Handle Height See Fig Tine ArrangementTo Remove Belt Guard See Fig ServiceAdjustments Tine Operation Check See FigCheck Tine Operation To Adjust CarburetorEngine Replace Belt GuardFuel System StorageOther Engine OiLTroubleshooting Points CauseHandles KEY PartBelt Guard and Pulley Assembly Wheel and Depth Stake Assembly KEY Part DescriptionTine Assembly Tineipb3TRANSMiSSiON KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTIONDecals Short Block 0OORSMNUIL2RLCMNNG,NII0RMNULI Briggs Engine Model Number 121002, Type Number 1380-B86921 51i\Engine Gasket SET Carburetor Overhaul KIT Briggs Engine = Model Number 121002, Type Number 1380=B8 Screw Control PanelOff Service Otes Service Notes Service Otes Husqvams Warranty Statement

917.29939 specifications

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