DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT
Correct drive belt tension is
im ortant for tiller performance and
bet service life. A slipping belt will
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cause loss of power and premature
belt wear.
l.Adjust the main clutch cable
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2. Remove the belt cover.
3.With the main clutch lever in the
ENGAGED position, check the
distance between the upper and
lower sections of the drive belt at
the belt tensioner.
4.lf adjustment is necessary, loosen
the engine and engine stay mount-
ing bolts and move the engine
back and forth until the correct
distance is obtained.
5,After adjusting the distance,
tighten the engine and engine stay
NOTE:
Ali n the surface of the drive pulley
il
wit the surface of the driven pulley
when adjusting the belt tension.
6.Adiust the belt-to-belt stopper
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7.To adjust, loosen th’e shopper
mounting bolt and move the
stopper up or down as necessary.
8,After adjusting the clearance,
tighten the stopper mounting bolt
securely.
9. Reinstall the belt cover.
FR600: 2.6-2.8 in (65-70 mm)
FR800: 2.0-2.2 in (52-57 mm)
ENGINE STAY
MOUNTING BOLT
After adjustment, be sure to reinstall the beltcover. Failure !o follow
this instruction may cause your clothing to be caught In movmg parts,
resulting in serious accident or injury.
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