3. Remove reverse (outside) V-belt.

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

BELT REPLACEMENT

5.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.

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

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

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

CHECK TINE OPERATION

9.See 'TINE OPERATION CHECK" in this section of manual.

10.Replace belt guard.

FRONT VIEW REFERENCE

Reverse

FORWARD MOTION (INSIDE)V-BELT

Reverse Idler Arm Reverse (OUTSIDE) V-Belt

Reverse

Idler

Idler

Pulley

Belt Guard

Bolt

Idler Pulley

Transmission

Pulley

 

ENGINE

Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and sys- tems, which are being done at the customers expense, may be performed by any non-road engine repair establish- ment or individual. Warranty repairs must

be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer'sservice outlet.

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

The carburelor has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. However, engine perfor- mance can be affected by differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or load. If the carburetor does need adjustment, contact your nearest authorized service center/ department

IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the engine governor, which is factory set for proper engine speed. Overspeeding the engine above the factory high speed setting can be dangerous. If you think the engine-governedhigh speed needs adjusting, contact your nearest sears or other qualified service center which has the proper equipment and expedenoe to make any necessary adjustments.

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REVERSE (OUTSIDE) V-BELT

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