SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REPLACE GROUND DRIVE BELT (See Figs. 25 and 26)

Remove belt guard as described in “TO REMOVE BELT GUARD”.

Remove old belt by slipping off engine pulley first then remove from transmission pulley.

Place new belt in groove of transmission pulley and into engine pulley. BELT MUST BE IN GROOVE ON TOP OF IDLER PULLEY. NOTE POSITION OF BELT TO GUIDES.

Check belt adjustment as described below.

Replace belt guard.

Reposition wheel and replace clevis pin and hairpin clip.

GROUND DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 26)

For proper belt tension, the extension spring should have about 5/8 inch (16 mm) stretch when drive control bar is in “ENGAGED” position. This tension can be attained as follows:

Loosen cable clip screw securing the drive control cable.

Slide cable forward for less tension and rearward for more tension until about 5/8 inch (16 mm) stretch is obtained while the drive control bar is engaged.

Tighten cable clip screw securely.

CABLE CLIP SCREW

ENGINE

PULLEYDRIVE CONTROL CABLE

LESS

TENSION

 

 

MORE

5/8"

 

TENSION

EXTENSION

IDLERSPRING

PULLEYTRANSMISSION

PULLEY

FIG. 26

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Husqvarna DRT70 owner manual To Replace Ground Drive Belt See Figs, Ground Drive Belt Adjustment See Fig

DRT70 specifications

The Husqvarna DRT70 is a standout addition to Husqvarna's line of high-performance garden equipment, specifically designed for cultivating soil and preparing garden beds. This robust tiller is tailored for both professional landscapers and avid gardeners who seek efficiency and reliability in their gardening tools.

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The DRT70 boasts an impressive tilling width of 17 inches and a tilling depth of up to 8 inches. Such capabilities allow gardeners to efficiently break through tough soil layers, mixing in organic materials like compost or fertilizers with ease. This versatility makes the DRT70 suitable for a range of gardening tasks, from creating new garden beds to rejuvenating existing soil.

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