Honda Power Equipment MM52 manual Replacing The Belts, Drive Belt Replacement

REPLACING THE BELTS

One of the major causes of belt failure is improper installation. Before a new belt is installed, check pulley shafts and bearings for wear. Check pulley grooves for cleanliness. Make sure spindles turn freely and without wobble. If grooves require cleaning, moisten a cloth with a non-flammable, non-toxic degreasing agent or commercial deter- gent and water.

Avoid excessive force during installation. Do not use tools to pry belt into pulley groove. Do not roll belt over pulleys to install. This can cause hidden damage and premature belt failure.

Drive Belt Replacement

1, Set the rear gauge wheel to 1-l/2 in. position (see Wheel Adjustments). Turn Lowering Speed Adjusting knob counter-clockwise towards “FAST’ and lower deck.

t accidental start-up, remove the ignition switch key and disconnect the spark plug caps before installing the mower.

Wear gloves when installing belt. Be care- ful. Do not allow your fingers to be caught between belt and pulley.

Use care when installing or removing belt from spring-loaded idler. Springs store energy when extended and, if released suddenly, can cause personal injury.

I.Remove belt stopper from front tensioning guide, and belt stopper collars and two bolts 10 mm x 20 mm and 8 x 16 mm flange bolt

3.Turning counterclockwise, loosen the belt tension adjust knob fully. Push up on the left tensioner pulley to gain some slack in the belt. Pull belt off left side pulley and remove it from remaining pulleys starting with the one on the opposite side.

4.Installation sequence is the reverse of disas- sembly. After installing, check that belt is fully seated in V-groves of pulley.

5.Adjust the amount of slack in the belt as de- scribed on Page 21 I

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