Adjusting Blade Shaft Drive Belt Tension
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NOTE
When tightening or loosening drive belts, raise the saw to reduce stress on the tensioning system, and gravity will assist you by pulling the engine backwards slightly.
1.Access the Panel on the side of the saw, loosen the Engine Mount Lock Bolts to allow the engine to rotate forward.
♦Requires 15/16” socket, 10”- 12” extension and ratchet or breaker bar.
Lock Bolt
Access Panel
Engine Mount |
Lock Bolt |
Engine Mount |
Lock Bolt |
Fig. 25 — Engine Mount Lock Bolts
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