14Section 5: Maintenance
WARNING
Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignition key on electric start models.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage.
BELT PERFORMANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
Poor belt performance (noise, overheating, cracking, etc.), can be caused by several conditions. Follow the steps below to cor- rect belt performance problems. Also use these checks after installing a new belt. After shutting the engine off and discon- necting the spark plug wire, remove the rear belt cover on the underside of the machine (refer to previous page). Release the Trimmer Head Control Bail to remove all belt tension.
1 – Belt must be routed between pulleys and guides.
Examine inside surface of belt. If it is cracked or peeling, unbolt and lower the spindle mounting plate and proceed with this step. The pulley system has two belt guides (see Figures
2 – Minimum clearance is 1/4" on each side between rear belt guide and pulley.
If the rear belt guide (Figure
3– Both idler pulleys must be mounted
Check that the two idler pulleys shown in Figure
Spindle Mounting Plate |
Front Pulley |
Belt Guide |
Brake |
Place |
Tape Here |
Figure |
Rear
Pulley
Belt
Guide
Minimum |
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1/4" Gap |
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Figure |
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Idler Arm |
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Idler Pulley | Idler Pulley |
Longer Hub |
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Figure |
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LUBRICATION
Apply light oil or a
•Throttle control cable
•Control bail cable
•Nuts, bolts and other hardware
NOTE: The spindle head is permanently lubricated at the factory. There is no need for additional lubrication.
CLEANING THE ENGINE
Before each use of the machine and at each refueling, clean grass, chaff or accu- mulated debris from the finger guard area (A, Figure
NOTE: The separate engine air cleaner must also be serviced according to the instructions in the Engine Owner’s Manual.
WARNING
Engine parts must be kept clean to reduce the risk of overheating and igni- tion of accumulated debris. This espe- cially important if cutting tall grass. Clean accumulated debris at each refuel- ing and before each use of the machine.
Failure to comply can cause injury or property damage.
A |
Figure |