CHANGE FORWARD/REVERSE BELT
NOTE: Change reverse belt on Model 616RT only.
1.Turn off engine. Engine must be cool.
2.Remove spark plug wire from spark plug.
3.Remove belt guard.
✮remove the forward belt from the forward engine pulley:
-gently pull the engine recoil rope to rotate the pulley.
-with the pulley turning, force the forward belt out of the
-slide the belt free of the engine pulley.
-pull the forward belt down and out of the way.
✮remove the reverse belt from the reverse engine pulley:
-gently pull the engine recoil rope to rotate the pulley.
-with the pulley turning, force the reverse belt out of the
-slide the belt free of engine pulleys and reverse belt guides.
-pull belt down and away from transmission pulley.
✮install new reverse belt:
-thread belt up from bottom.
-place belt around transmission pulley in groove.
-place belt under reverse belt guides.
-gently pull engine recoil rope while forcing the belt over the edge of the engine pulley into the
✮install new forward belt:
-place forward belt in transmission pulley groove.
-gently pull the engine recoil rope to rotate the pulley while forcing the forward belt into the
4.Replace belt guard.
5.Attach spark plug wire.
Maintenance and Storage
Reverse On
Model 616RT
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