Honda Power Equipment HRC7018, HRC7020 Adjust , Replace

MAINTENANCE 8, ADJUSTMENTS

Adjust

1. Move the blade control OFF.

2. Remove the belt cover.

3. Remove the blade belt from the right (discharge-side) spindle

pulley.

4. Loosen the tensioner bracket pivot bolt and remove the

bracket positioning bolt.

5. Move the bracket to next position. (The 52” deck has one

alternate position, the 60” deck has two.)

If the spring is less than minimum length with the tensioner in

last position, the belt must be replaced.

6. Install the belt over the right spindle pulley,

7. Install the belt cover.

Replace

1. Remove the belt cover.

2. Loosen the two belt guide pins at the center spindle pulley

and remove the deck belt from the pulley.

3. Remove the blade belt from the right (discharge-side) spindle

pulley, then from the rest of the pulleys.

4. Move the idler pulley to the first position, as shown.

5. Install the belt over the pulleys, right pulley last,

6. Install the deck belt over the center spindle pulley and tighten

the belt guide pins.

7. Install the belt cover.

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Contents

Main Page Page Page Safety Messages Damage PreventSon Messages Page CONTENTS Turn to the beginning of each section for a complete list of subjects. Page Page Safety Information Avoid Rotating Blades Keep Shields in Place Refuel with Care I - Wear Protective Clothing Turn Engine Off When Not Mowing Important Message to Employers Safety Label Locations MOWER SAFETY Page Page Locations This shows where to find the most frequently used controls. Page Page Page Operator Presence Levers Direction Controls Neutral Lock Page Page TRANSPORTING and STORING Transporting your Mower Storing your Mower For Over 30 Days. . . For Over 60 Days. . . Removing From Storage Page Check the Mower Blades Belts Engine Oil Hydrostatic Oil Page Page OPERATING THE MOWER Starting the Engine Pump Bypass Valves I Using the Direction Controls Moving Forward Steering the Mower Stopping the Mower Reversing the Mower Making an Emergency Stop Starting to Mow Adjusting your Speed Mowing Tips Mowing on Slopes Parking the Mower MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS The Importance Of Maintenance Maintenance Safety Safety Precautions Emission Control System Source of Emissions The U.S. and California Clean Air Act Tampering and Altering Problems that may Affect Emissions Proper Maintenance is the Owners Responsibility Replacement Parts Maintenance Modification for High Altitude Operation MAINTENANCE &ADJUSTMENTS Maintenance Schedule 36 Tuneup Specifications Air Cleaner I 1 Fuel Refueling Fuel Recommendation Oxygenated Fuels Changing the Fuel Filter Engine Oil Checking the Level Recommended Oil Changing the Oil Changing the Oil Filter t J i- f.L.I- Spark Plugs Recommended Types Checking the Spark Plugs Valve Clearance Page Idle Speed Governor Linkage Hydrostatic Oil Checking the Level Oil Recommendation Changing the Oil Changing the Oil Filter c- 1 c E Lz-- Lubrication Points Page Control Linkage Adjustment Direction Control Linkage Adjustment Page Speed Control Linkage Adjustment Page Tracking Adjustment Speed Control Switch Adjustment Operator Presence Lever Operation Tires Page Rear Wheel Adjustment Cutting Range Front Cutting Range Adjustment Rear Cutting Range Adjustment Blades Inspecting the Blade; Removing the Blades Installing the Blades Servicing the Blades Page Deck Belt Adjustment and Replacement Adjust Belt Tension Adjust Idler Pulley /A. II Replace II Blade Brake Adjustment Blade Belt Adjustment and Replacement Adjust Replace Pump Belt Replacement and Adjustment Remove Install and Adjust Spark Arrester (optional) Battery Service (electric start models) Removing the battery Inspection Charging the battery Installing the battery Page Page Engine Doesnt start Low power Mower Doesnt move Pulls to one side Vibrates Page Page Page Engine Page INDEX H N S 0 P Page Page Customer Service Information Current customer service contact information: United States, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands: