Craftsman 536.772101 manual Service and Adjustment, HOW to Remove the Belt

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT

HOW TO REMOVE THE BELT

The belt made of a special compound. If the belt becomes worn or breaks, replace the belt with an original equipment belt.

1.Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug.

2.Drain the gasoline and oil from the en- gine.

3.Tip the Edger backwards on the handle.

Block the top of the handle against a wali or under a bench.

4.Remove the screws from the belt guard (see Figure 15).

Belt

Screw

Belt Guard

Figure 15

To compress the spring and release ten- sion on the belt, push the blade bearing housing back toward the engine (see Figure 16).

6.Carefully note the twist of the belt around the engine pulley. Remove the old belt. Replace with an original equipment belt.

7.To install a new belt, reverse the above steps. Make sure to twist the new belt as shown in Figure 16.

NOTE: If the belt is not installed properly, the blade will not turn in the proper direc- tion and can damage the blade or belt.

Pulley Blade Housing Be_

Spring

Note Direction

Qf Twist

Figure 16

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536.772101 specifications

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