WHEEL DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL

Stop engine, let all moving parts come to a complete stop. Disconnect spark plug.

Remove belt cover.

Remove Blade Drive Belt, (See “Blade Drive Belt replacement”)

Locate belt guide for wheel drive belt and loosen.

Remove wheel drive belt.

INSTALLATION

Install belt as shown.

Adjust belt guide snug against motor pulley and back off ? ”.

Tighten belt guide hardware.

Install Blade Drive Belt (see “Blade Drive Belt installation”).

Install belt cover and tighten hardware.

Check for loosened bolts, nuts, springs, etc. often. Replace filters, spark plugs as needed. Keep blades in good working order.

Adjust Nuts

WHEEL BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

Adjustment may be necessary if the unit does not stay in position on a hill with the operator bails released, or if the brake drags while in neutral with the “GROUND CONTROL” bail engaged.

PROCEDURE

Stop engine, let all moving parts come to a complete stop. Disconnect spark plug.

Release “GROUND CONTROL” bail.

Adjust nuts forward or backward. When the “GROUND CONTROL” bail is disengaged there should be constant tension on the brake arm.

All tension should be off brake arm when “GROUND CONTROL” bail is engaged.

Tighten adjustment nut when finished and re-attach spring, if necessary.

WHEEL DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT

Adjustment may be necessary if loss of traction occurs due to belt slippage.

PROCEDURE

Adjust “GROUND CONTROL” cable in or out to achieve maximum traction.

Too much tension will not allow the “GROUND CONTROL” bail to fully activate.

Too little tension will allow the belt to slip, resulting in loss of traction.

“GROUND CONTROL” bail should fully close against handlebars when functioning properly.

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Swisher WB11542F owner manual Wheel Drive Belt Adjustment

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