Maintenance and Storage
SECTION CHECKLIST
Check Forward Belt Tension
Check Reverse Belt Tension
Change Forward/Reverse Belt
Check or Fill Engine Crankcase
Check Tiller Transmission Grease
Check Tire Pressure
Lubrication
Clean Tine Axle Shaft
Engine Maintenance
Prepare for Storage
Tiller and Engine Maintenance Schedule
CHECK FORWARD BELT TENSION
Forward belt tension may decrease over time. It must be adjusted within the first half hour of operation, and checked after every two hours of operation. Proper adjustment will assure long belt life. Too much or too little belt tension will cause premature belt failure. To check and adjust the forward belt tension:
1.Turn off engine. Engine must be cool.
2.Remove and secure spark plug wire from spark plug.
3.With drive safety control levers in neutral position, measure length of spring when compressed.
4.Pull down on drive safety control levers and remeasure length of spring when stretched out. Ideal length would be 1/4" longer.
CHECK REVERSE BELT TENSION
Reverse belt tension is not adjustable.
CAUTION
To prevent accidental starting:
Engine must be turned off and cool, and spark plug wire must be removed and secured from spark plug before checking and adjusting engine or equipment.
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CAUTION |
Check forward belt tension regularly.Too much or too little tension will cause premature belt failure.
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