mAINTENANCE (new style clutch)

NOTICE

This section is intended to aid users in the maintenance of drive assemblies with a new style Multi-Clutch.

Checking The Drive Belt

The drive belt needs to be changed as soon as it begins to show signs of wear. DO NOT reuse a belt under any circumstances. Indications of excessive belt wear are fraying, squealing when in use, belts that emit smoke or a burning rubber smell when in use.

To gain access to the drive belt, remove the drive belt guard cover, then visually inspect the drive belt for signs of damage or excessive wear. If the drive belt is worn or damaged, replace the drive belt.

WARNING

DO NOT attempt to insert hands or tools into the belt area while the engine is running and the safety guard has been removed. Keep fingers, hands, hair and clothing away from all moving parts to prevent bodily injury.

WARNING

DO NOT remove the V-belt guard cover until the muffler has cooled. Allow the entire trowel to cool down before performing this procedure.

belt measurement

Long life can be expected with this new drive assembly as long as the belt is kept properly aligned.

The clutch will not shift correctly if the belt width is below 1.14". Measure the CVT belt every 100 hours of use to make sure it is within the specified tolerance. See Figure 28.

CVT BELT

CALIPERS

Figure 28. Belt Measurement

Removing the Drive Belt

1.Remove Left-side End Grate and open Left "Clamshell" (see Figure 4) to gain access to Drive Belt and Pulleys (Figure 29)..

Upper (Drive) Pulley

Lower (Driven) Pulley

Figure 29. Drive Belt, Belt Holder and Pulleys

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Multiquip HHXG5 operation manual MAINTENANCE new style clutch, Belt measurement