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MAINTENANCE continued

17.2BELT 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.

Fig. 9

Fig. 10

17.3SELF 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 bail is engaged.(fig. 12) Adjust by tightening or by loosening clutch cable adjusting nut as required, located at the underneath the engine base (fig. 13). Replacement of cable may be necessary if adjustment will not allow for proper drive clutch.

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 adjust- ment can cause drive clutch to slip and overheat, greatly

reducing machine performance and transmission life.

Fig. 11

Fig. 12

3/8" stretch when engaged

Fig. 13

Part No. 510153

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Form No. F102802D

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HW650SP specifications

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