HW Owner’s Manual
BELT REPLACEMENT continued
Drive Belt
Tools required: 3/8 inch socket, 1/2 inch socket, 3/8" torque wrench.
1. Follow steps 1 through 5 above to remove the blade drive belt.
2. Set the unit on its side to allow access to both pulley and the blade. Note: When tipping the unit on its side, keep the air cleaner side of engine up. Be sure the gas is drained out to prevent from spilling before tipping the unit on its side. Never tip the mower more than 90 degrees and do not leave the mower tipped for any length of time.
3. Swing over the drive belt idler to release tension on drive belt then remove it (fig. 9).
4. Install the new belt (fig. 10).
Note: Use only O.E.M. approved belt for this machine - B.G.I. Part no. 510138.
5. Set the unit back down.
6. Follow steps 6 through 8 on previous section to reinstall the blade belt.
SELF PROPELLED DRIVE ADJUSTMENT
Tools required: two 1/2 wrenches.
As the clutch wears, adjustments may be required to maintain proper control cable tension, and clutch engagement (fig. 11). If the clutch begins slipping or squealing during normal operation it may require an adjustment to increase the clutch cable tension. A properly adjusted drive clutch should require a minimum of 3/8" of spring stretch when drive lever is engaged (fig. 12). Adjust by tightening or by loosening clutch cable adjusting nut as required, located at the clutch lever (fig. 12). If further adjustment is required, primary adjuster is located at the underneath the engine base (fig. 13). Replacement of cable may be necessary if adjustment will not allow for proper drive clutch engagement.
WARNING: If the drive clutch begins to squeal or slip, do not continue to operate your unit until adequate adjustment or repair has been performed. Improper adjustment can cause drive clutch to slip and overheat, greatly reducing machine performance and transmission life.
3/8” stretch when 
engaged
Fig. 9
Fig. 10
Fig. 11 Adjuster
Fig. 12
Fig. 13
Part No 510267 | 12 | Form No F031607A |