SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT
HOW TO REMOVE THE BELT
The belt made of a special compound. If the belt becomes worn or breaks, replace the belt with an original equipment belt.
1.Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug.
2.Drain the gasoline and oil from the en- gine.
3.Tip the Edger backwards on the handle. Block the top of the handle against a wall or under a bench.
4.Remove the screws from the belt guard (see Figure 11).
Belt
Screw
Screw
Belt Guard
Figure 11
5.To compress the spring and release ten- sion on the belt, push the blade bearing housing back toward the engine (see Figure 12).
6.Carefully note the twist of the belt around the engine pulley. Remove the old belt. Replace with an original equipment belt.
7.To install a new belt, reverse the above steps. Make sure to twist the new belt as shown in Figure 12.
NOTE: If the belt is not installed properly, the blade will not turn in the proper direc- tion and can damage the blade or belt.
Engine Pulley Blade Housing Bearing Spring
Note Direction
Of Twist
Figure 12
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