7

 

6

 

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

1

1.

Engine sheave

6.

Jackshaft

 

belt fingers

 

pulley belt

2.

Engine sheave

 

fingers

3.

Idler

7.

Jackshaft

4.

Idler belt finger

 

pulley

5.

V-belt

 

 

 

Figure 12

 

To remove the old belt:

1.Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Disconnect the spark plug wire and place it securely away from the spark plug.

2.Place unit in service position (see Maintenance section).

CAUTION: Before tipping unit, remove enough fuel so no spillage will occur. A piece of plastic bag may be used to seal fuel tank when tipping unit. To seal, remove fuel tank cap, cover fuel tank opening with plastic, replace and tighten cap securely before attempting to tip unit. Be sure to remove plastic before operating unit.

3.Remove the six (6) hex washer head screws and the trimmer shield.

4.Remove the four (4) hex washer head screws on the top side of the frame. The jackshaft assembly, belt fingers and jackshaft spacers will now be loose.

5.Remove the v-belt from the jackshaft pulley.

6.Remove the capscrew and lock washer from the engine sheave.

7.Lower the engine sheave past the belt fingers and remove the belt.

To install the new belt:

1.Slide the new belt over the groove in the engine sheave and slide the sheave against the engine. Make sure the belt is in the groove and is inside the belt fingers.

2.Install the capscrew and lock washer. Tighten securely.

3.Slide the belt between the idler and belt finger on the idler bracket.

4.Install the four tapping screws in the holes in the frame, from the top side of the frame.

5.Install the four jackshaft spacers on the tapping screws.

6.Install the belt finger. Make sure the bent tabs are facing up and are to the sides and front of the unit.

7.Install the belt in the groove of the jackshaft pulley.

8.Attach the jackshaft assembly to the frame with the four tapping screws. Fasten securely.

9.Reinstall the trimmer shield with the six tapping screws.

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